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Accomplishments – No Longer a Job Seeker’s Best Kept Secret – Part 2 of...
We discussed why, how, and when you should collect your professional accomplishments. Now let’s talk about how to best write up and document your achievements and results. Writing Up Your...
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22 Questions to Help Uncover your Best Accomplishments – Part 3 of 3-Part Series
If you’ve been following this 3-part series, you know the importance of collecting and documenting your achievements on an on-going basis and having a framework in order to best write up your...
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Should You Optimize Your Resume for ATS?
Much has been written and debated on the use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) lately. I am often asked about it by prospective clients and approach this topic from two angles. In general, for...
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6 ways to immediately improve your résumé
You may not have the resources or the time to partner with a professional résumé writer, but don’t worry – I’m going to share with you six edits you can make to your résumé that will improve its...
View Article3 for Friday – The Power of 10
Ten is a nice, round, manageable number so it’s not a surprise that a lot of bloggers and columnists write how-to articles based on the power of 10 — 10 ways, 10 solutions, 10 tips. Today’s 3 for...
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4 Resume Tips That All Job Seekers Need to Know
September is National Update Your Resume Month! Take a minute and ask yourself these questions: Are you seeing results from your current résumé? Are you getting calls for interviews? One of the most...
View Article10 Key Resume Content Strategies That Win Interviews
What about your résumé is going to win you interviews? Your content. Strong content showcases your unique value to a prospective employer. A good rule of thumb is that your résumé should only apply...
View ArticleMake A Good First Impression With Your Résumé
At best, your résumé receives a 30-second review when first received by a prospective employer. It’s critical, therefore, that it makes a positive first impression and compels the reader to want to...
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“My resume needs to be tweaked.” A tip for working with a professional resume...
With New Year’s resolutions, this is a popular time of year for professionals to focus on updating their resumes. Want to know w hat makes this resume writer roll her eyes? The umpteenth email that...
View ArticleAre You an Effective Manager? 10 Ways Professionals Can Enhance their...
Good leaders must lead by example. Through their actions, which are aligned with what they say, they become a person others want to follow, and if leaders say one thing but do another, they erode...
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How To Nail Your Next Cover Letter
Job seekers often wonder what goes in to writing a good cover letter. If I can teach you one thing about cover letter writing, let it be this: The least effective strategy is to focus on what you want...
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Make These 3 Quick Changes to Update Your Résumé for 2015
Haven’t conducted a job search in several years? Are you brushing off a résumé that hasn’t been used in 5, 6, 7 or more years? It can be obvious when your career documents look outdated. Take two...
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10 Ways Your Résumé Will Capture the Attention of Hiring Managers
Is your résumé winning you interviews? A résumé that simply lists duties next to date ranges will not make the phone ring. Read along for a checklist of 10 ways to help ensure your résumé lands in the...
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INFOGRAPHIC: 3 Ways to Quantify Your Accomplishments
We talked last week about phone interviews. During any interview – phone, Skype, or face-to-face – the key is to get the breadth of your accomplishments across to the interviewer. This should start on...
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Three Tips for Better Resumes
If you’re interested in helping your resume stand out to potential employers, here are three tips for improving your resume’s readability: 1. Break up large amounts of text Create a document that your...
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INFOGRAPHIC: 4-Point Formula for Creating a Standout Resume
Last week, I shared 3 tips on how to improve the readability factor of your resume. This infographic walks you through the 4 pillars of resume writing. Pay attention to all 4 areas to create an...
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How to Use Keywords in a Job Search
Keywords are important to modern job seekers for two reasons: (1) to help successfully navigate through the technology involved in today’s job search processes, and (2) the use of appropriate keywords...
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How to Begin Your Job Search Long Before Graduation
It is a common mistake to think that a career begins after a degree is conferred. Although a young college student isn’t likely to have life planned out to the last detail, having some general...
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INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Resume Tips for Stay at Home Parents
The post INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Resume Tips for Stay at Home Parents appeared first on Sterling Career Concepts.
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5 Things to Consider Before Making a Change
Once you’ve identified reasons for wanting to make a change, ask yourself this: “Is there an opportunity to improve my current situation?” Some things may be temporary and resolve themselves, but the...
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Your resume should make it easy for employers to want you
As we start to round out this year and look towards the next, I thought it’d be helpful to share a series of key concepts for job search and resume writing success. Some may be a review while others...
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Resume advice from the experts — just for you!
Laurie was recently asked to share her single most important piece of resume advice for an expert panel post published by Job Search Bible. Whether you’re in the middle of a resume update or it’s in...
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September is Update Your Resume Month
September is International Update Your Résumé Month sponsored by Career Directors International. It’s a good time to reflect on your career achievements over the past year and add them to your career...
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Turning Your Long-Standing Chronic Illness Into an Asset on Your Resume
Gaps in your employment are often seen as a major obstacle to securing future work. Yet, when you live with a chronic illness, these interruptions to the flow of your career are common. Fortunately,...
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The Importance of Professional Certification on Your Resume
Image source: Pexels.com Ever wonder what employers are looking for as they browse through hundreds of resumes? You guessed right. Certifications! And the famous Robert Blanchard knows it too. In his...
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