21 Apr
Let me start out by saying that the elements of style on your resume are not about trying to express personality or flair. In fact the idea of jazzing up your resume’s appearance is completely contrary to what works on a resume. Getting “fancy” on your resume is a bad idea. It will get your [...]
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16 Apr
As a veteran consultant with twenty years of experience, I’ve often quipped that I interview for a living. In the 90s, people began to talk about changing jobs more frequently. It was at that time that I became a contract consultant. While employees around me were staying in jobs for four to five years, I [...]
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14 Apr
I’ll begin with a series of entries that review the basics about designing and writing resumes. While I’m writing on each topic I welcome your questions about resume issues and strategies. If you’ve come across new ideas that have had a positive benefit to your job hunting, feel free to share them here.
There are many [...]
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