We have all heard the 7-second rule when it comes to your résumé and as overtly clichéd, as it may seem, it is true! Every second, and every word, counts for your résumé to pass this 7-second test. In a rapidly changing and challenging job market, having a clear, well-worded résumé can help you capture […]
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One of the most common questions I get as a resume writer is how can I fit everything that I’ve done in the past into a 1 or 2 page(s) resume, it seems like an impossible task, will I be missing out on something important? This is a common misconception that you need to list
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Words are powerful! Using the right language on your résumé and cover letter (and everywhere else) often leads to the right reaction. Use appropriately strategized words, and your prospects (potential employers) will begin to see your abilities. Use the wrong words, and you’ll find it harder to get across. That’s because the job search process
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Your résumé should focus on what you’ve achieved (i.e., your accomplishments), and not what you’re supposed to do (i.e., your responsibilities). Here’s the difference: Responsibility (don’t write this❌): “Oversaw team’s performance and provided leadership to all business functions in divisions.” Consider the statement above. It explains what you did, but not how well you did it — and
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Have you ever met someone who hates planning things ahead? They just prefer not knowing what they’ll do the next day. Thinking that the unknown is what makes their day exciting. No matter how important events are, they think any sort of planning is not necessary. I recently spoke to a client just like that,
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