An increasing number of companies, particularly start-ups, are announcing layoffs and downsizings. These decisions are driven by business needs or merger decisions, in part due to economic and geopolitical factors as well. The economy reopened to a huge demand for jobs and a surge in spending as people ate out, went shopping, attended events, and […]
ALWAYS BE PREPARED & GEARED UP FOR LAYOFFS OR JOB CHANGES Read More »
In the past, the most important characteristic of a career was the level of prestige attached to the job title. Thus, a traditional resume would look like a list of titles and positions giving absolute clarity to recruiters. The corporate or start-up world today, on the other hand, is often a place where there is
YOUR IMPACT AND ACHIEVEMENTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN JOB TITLES Read More »
Overdetailing and unnecessary information are two common mistakes found in resumes. Change your approach if you’re prone to referring to your two-week project from 10 years ago. A resume should show relevant experience from the most recent past, something every HR and manager is looking for. So, it’s ok to omit jobs and experiences not thematically
ELIMINATE IRRELEVANT/NOT RECENT/NOT IMPORTANT INFO ON YOUR RESUME Read More »
Relevant and tailored resumes are far more successful than generic or common ones. Even when applying for very targeted jobs, the requirements and duties of each position may differ from position to position. Of course, your basic education and the key professional qualification would be on every resume version. However, it is reasonable to carefully
CRAFT MORE THAN ONE TARGETED RESUME VERSION Read More »
Generally, resumes are bulleted lists with dry & straightforward verbiage. It’s not an example of your writing or creative skills, so don’t try to impress recruiters with complex language or sophisticated terminology. It’s likely that these great aspects of your skills would take up valuable space on your resume but play only a small role
CONSIDER WRITING A BRIEF CONCISE RESUME Read More »