You need resume advice. Do you turn to a recruiter, a career coach, a professional resume writer? What about a professional association or government career center? I talked to professionals from these categories and came up with an insider’s guide to the type of resume guidance you can expect from each of these resources. Read [...]
7 Video Resume Tips From a Video Pro
Lights, camera, action! Check out these tips on how to get a professional video seen and provoke the reaction you desire.
Are Video Resumes Ready for Their Closeup?
Video is one way to stand out, but so is networking, researching the company and writing directly to the right person. Read the story here.
Trade Up to an Executive Summary
Employers already know your goal is to get a job, so ditch the objective statement and instead write a summary that compels them to read on. This story will lead you through constructing a pithy eye-grabber and gives superlative samples of same.
Make Your Resume Answer Someone’s Prayers
Use your resume to show you understand the employer’s needs and embody the solution. Read the full story here.
How to Find and Borrow Resume Samples
If you need to tailor your resume to fit your field, it can be helpful to look at what others in your line of work have done. Read the full story here.
How Your Resume Can Tell Your Story
Putting a ‘Career Objectives’ section at the top may be passé, but your resume should still be structured to tell the story of your career path. Check out the full story here.
