Your resume is your introduction to hiring managers and recruiters. They are happy to learn about what you have done in the past, but they also want to know who… Read More
Answers to Common Resume Questions
Q. I do not have a college degree, even though I have years of experience in my field. Should I list my high school degree? A. Experience can trump your… Read More
Help! I Have No Accomplishments To Write About!
Q. I know you say accomplishments are important in resumes but what if I do not have any? I go to work every day (I am a secretary) to answer… Read More
Resume Q&A: What Are Employers Looking For?
Q. Everyone tells me that my resume has to stress accomplishments—but what about skills? What about education and years of experience? Doesn’t anyone value those anymore? A. Skills, education, and… Read More
Is Everything on Your Resume Worth Mentioning?
Job seekers often worry that they are including information on their resume that is not worth mentioning. For example: Everyone in Beth’s retail store gets to be “Employee of the… Read More
Talking Turkey on Your Resume
If you truly want your resume to talk turkey, you need to give examples and results. You need to prove the claims you are making. Would you ever expect a… Read More