Well-informed job seekers know that companies typically screen resumes using software that searches for key words. That’s why your resume should be targeted/personalized for each job. Re-writing even a little of your resume can help scanning software mark your resume as one to review further! College Recruiter had a link to a fun tool called […]
Thinking of Adding Linkedin Link to Your Resume?
Have you considered adding a hyperlink to your LinkedIn profile on your resume or other job-search correspondence? If so, keep these tips in mind: Make sure your LinkedIn and your resume match up 100%. Sometimes, since it’s “just LinkedIn,” job seekers are not as careful about dates and details as they would be on a […]
Being Consistent
As you continue to assess your resume in preparation for “A New Career for a New Year,” a word on consistency.  (If you’ve missed previous posts, be sure to scroll down to read up on how to target your resume, and for tips on producing error-free job search documents.) One of my pet resume peeves is […]
Error Free Resumes
In keeping with our theme -Â A New Career for a New Year – I thought it would be appropriate to point out some potential pitfalls to the error-free resume. Don’t assume that your spell check is a good editor. Â How often are words misspelled only to inadvertently form other words? You don’t want to advertise […]