Does your resume design matter? Does the visual look of your resume really make a difference? The answer is a resounding YES. We all know the saying that "you never get a second chance to make a first impression." And although the numbers vary
Unless your current job is also the only job you’ve ever held, you’ve probably conducted a job search more than once in your life. You may even be in one right now. Either way, you know how much work a job search can be.
If you're looking for a job, or even if you are just updating your resume to get ready to look for a job, it's essential to make sure your resume can be accurately entered into and recalled from an applicant tracking system (ATS). In
How do you get your first job when you don't have experience? You may as well ask, "what came first, the chicken or the egg?" It seems like a silly question, no? What if, however, we were to change it up a bit to,
Customizing your resume is key to showing a potential employer that you are the right fit for the job. By taking the time to customize your resume, you are indicating your interest in the position and demonstrating that you have the skills and experience
Most professionals seek to change careers at least once during their professional lives. But that fact does little to quell the nerves of those who are considering a similar move. Even when jobs are disappointing and unfulfilling, they still have advantages that convince many
OBJECTIVE: A professional position with opportunities for advancement that will allow me to use the full range of my qualifications. Wow! Could you imagine a resume objective that could be any less specific? But, as a professional resume writer, I can tell you
How should you handle the issue of age on your resume? "Should I reveal it or not?" "I've been told that my resume should only include the last ten years of my work experience. Is this true?" "My resume includes experience from 18 years
As of 2021, there were approximately 58 million freelancers in the U.S., comprising more than 1/3 of the U.S. workforce, and another 10 million professionals are considering entering what has become known as the gig economy. While this growth in the freelance workforce
Are you self-employed and work in the gig economy (or want to work in the gig economy) as a freelancer, contractor, or management consultant? If your answer is yes, you have probably wondered about how to write a freelancer resume and how to include
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