Why Your Resume Sucks – Are You Making These 5 Common Mistakes?December 4, 2019 Every month I review dozens of resumes, and invariably I see the same mistakes over and over. Check this […]
Job Postings: Great Reference SourceAugust 31, 2015You’ve often heard that in today’s electronic world keywords are critical to include in your résumé and LinkedIn profile. But […]
Lie On Your Resume? Not Smart!August 27, 2014Robin Anthony Toogood had a stellar career in education in the Washington, DC area. He was a beloved principal until […]
Resume Updates: What You Need Before You StartAugust 26, 2014Resume updates: They have a lifecycle, just like anything else on this planet. You write your resume. You get a […]
Be Prepared! Why You Need An Updated ResumeJuly 7, 2014This past week, I received a frantic call from a potential client: “A good friend just let me know about […]
5 Things You Should Never Say In A Cover LetterJune 11, 2014Even though the cover letter does not carry nearly as much weight as the resume, you should still put your […]
Why do I need my résumé in multiple formats?June 10, 2014Stacy asks: Why do I need my résumé in multiple formats? Answer: You want your résumé in multiple formats because […]
Why LinkedIn Profiles are the New CVMay 15, 2014Whenever we are on the move job or career-wise, we blow the dust off our CV and attempt to rewrite […]
Why are resumes written without pronouns?April 25, 2014Resumes use a unique style of writing to emphasize brevity in order to maximize the reader’s time. This is especially […]
5 Phrases That Kill Your ResumeApril 17, 2014Although your resume alone won’t land that new position for you, it is a very important piece of the job […]