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The negative consequences of a poorly crafted resume cannot be overstated. You should look at your resume as a bargaining tool: it’s a document that does so much more than just inform – it compels action! Reading your resume will make your prospective employer stand up and take notice: they’ll want to know even more […]

It is no secret that finding meaningful and well-paying employment is more challenging now than ever before. This is where a professional resume can make a huge difference in whether a person gets the job he wants or does not. Professional resumes show potential employers that you care enough to take that extra step. For […]

It was only a few years ago (that is, pre 2005) when companies largely relied on human eyes to scan resumes and serve as screeners. Candidates could wow those humans eyes with action verbs alone, like “Implemented blah blah blah…,” and “Developed this and that…,” and “Conducted yada yada…”. Those were the days. A simpler […]

Recently there has been a dramatic surge in the number of people requesting Federal Resume Writing and KSA document preparation. My own personal theory is that given the current state of the economy people are seeking a more stable form of employment and one that pretty much ensures no layoffs. In addition to bailout money […]

Having a great resume is the first step to landing that ideal job. Resume writing can be the most stressful part of the job search. But it is also the most effective way to share your experience and qualifications. The purpose of your resume is to create enough interest that the employer will want to […]

So if you were fired should you include that job on your resume? If you dropped out of college and became ski bum for two years should that be included? If you started a business and failed should that go on your resume? Consider this TRUE resume: Lost job Defeated in run for public office […]

The most commonly searched keywords regarding resumes inevitably include “free” or “template” in them. Nobody wants to pay for something they think they can do themselves. A quick search will yield dozens of different services and sites offering free assistance with writing your own resume. But before you decide to sign up for any of […]

So, you have finally graduated after years spent working your way through school, and you are now ready to begin your career and are on your job hunt. Congratulations! Now, you want to know how to write a resume, and I am here to tell you that there are many ways for you to do […]

Doesn’t every job search start with Google? Way back in another lifetime, I was looking for a job after one of my startups failed. Conveniently, everything went to pot in early 2000. I’ve always had good timing. Google was the place to start. I knew all I needed were some free resume examples. Doesn’t everybody? […]