Before you sign up with any resume writing firm, you should ask these five essential questions: Can I see examples of your work? Chances are, if you do not like what you see in the past examples, you will not like the resume they prepare for you. How long have you been writing resumes? While length of time as a resume writer is no guarantee of quality, you do not want to trust your resume to someone who is completely… Read More
Recovering from Failure: How Your Resume Helps
If you took a chance on starting your own company or moving to a different industry or handling a project outside your normal skill set—and failed or were fired—you have to focus on recovery, both in life and in your resume. In the course of my own career, I have found myself working at incompatible companies and I have made major changes in career goals. I know failure is hard. How do you handle failure on your resume? First, focus… Read More
Work Gaps: How to Return to Work or Transition Jobs
Have you been out of work a long time or are thinking about transitioning into a new job? It is definitely possible to re-enter the workforce after a long absence or in a brand new role. Your value to a company will be clear if you take some of the following steps: Take professional/academic courses to keep you current with your profession. Volunteer because volunteer work also involves skills and accomplishments. Network—you need connections in your profession. Professional associations and… Read More
Will a New Resume Help?
Alison was skeptical about whether a new resume could help her job search. She believed that her current resume gave employers all the facts they needed and anything I could add would be, as she put it, “sugar coating.” The first thing I explained to her is that relaying “facts”—where you worked, how long you worked, what duties you performed, what responsibilities you had—were certainly important but were only a small part of her career history. “You received several promotions,”… Read More
Resume Presentations by Robin Schlinger
I enjoy giving resume writing presentations. They are an important resource both for job seekers and for other resume writers. If you are a job seeker, knowing what a great resume should look like will help you better partner with a professional resume writer. If you are a resume writer, receiving information from others in the field allows you to broaden and deepen your skills. As a recognized leader in the fields of resume writing and career coaching and as… Read More
