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Sometimes to emphasize the right way to do something, it can be instructive to look at the wrong way. With that in mind, here are a five pointers for how not to look good on your resume and how not to get that interview: Continue reading »
How much time do you suppose a writer of a full page advertisement (aka, a copywriter) spends on that project? I can tell you that they spend a lot – a whole lot – of effort to produce a successful ad that grabs the attention of their target audience.
When writing a resume, there is a tendency to want to cram every bit of information about yourself onto that one or two pages. If you are just out of school it may in fact be a struggle just to fill out a page with something relevant. But, for the majority of us, the real challenge is in selecting just the right information to include…and saving the rest for another time.
Just to make sure we are on the same page…what is a resume for, anyway? There are differing opinions, but the purpose I have seen that I am in complete agreement with is this: A resume is a tool whose primary intent is to get you the interview.
When you consider the scope of a job search, no question you will want to start with a rock solid resume. A resume is the primary tool for communicating your qualifications to potential employers.