Personal Branding Blog — May 18, 2017 — May 18, 2017 Finding a job is tough. It takes time and effort. You need to pay attention to tiny details, especially in your resume, and make sure everything is flawless. StandOut CV has recently put together a great infographic for candidates searching for a job. As … Continue reading 9 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Resume
Amanda Clark — May 14, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 14, 2017 Applying for jobs has come a long way in recent years. It is rare for someone to submit a hard copy of their resume to a potential employer. Yes, there are exceptions such as job fairs or through mutual connections, but most applications are … Continue reading Demystifying the Purpose of Core Competencies On Your Resume
Amanda Clark — May 11, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 11, 2017 All that time you spend scrolling through job openings to find the perfect fit can actually help you as you’re polishing up your resume and getting ready to apply. For one, it exposes you to the wide variety of meanings a job title can … Continue reading How Job Descriptions Can Help You Revamp your Resume
Amanda Clark — May 11, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 11, 2017 When you apply for a job, it’s important to provide some piece of marketing collateral—but should it be a resume, or a CV? Both of these terms get thrown around a lot, and with a lot of people they’re used somewhat interchangeably. It’s important … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a Resume and a CV?
Virginia Franco — May 4, 2017 Follow @VAFrancoResumes— May 4, 2017 I often help executives who reach out to me for job search advice or to get a resume professionally written. They’re great at what they do; they’ve moved from job to job or company to company by being recruited based on their reputation by … Continue reading What You Must Know if You Are Putting Together Your Resume for the First Time in Years
Amanda Clark — April 18, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— April 18, 2017 Contrary to some people’s beliefs, your resume and your LinkedIn profile are not one and the same. You shouldn’t be opting for one or the other – you should have both. Each of these tools offers its own benefits and can help you in … Continue reading Do You Really Need a LinkedIn Profile in Addition to a Resume?
Amanda Clark — April 12, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— April 12, 2017 The last thing you want your resume is to be is boring and generic. If an employer could plug in someone else’s name and everything else still applies, chances are you’re headed for the “no” pile. There’s nothing that makes you stand out or … Continue reading Powerful Verbs to Elevate Your Resume from Boring to Engaging
Personal Branding Blog — April 12, 2017 — April 12, 2017 Your resume is one of the first impressions a hiring manager will have when you apply to a new job or position. As one of the few materials a hiring manager will get when determining whether to call you for an interview, you want … Continue reading 6 Proofreading Tips to Create a Mistake-Free Resume
Amy Huges — April 5, 2017 — April 5, 2017 With everything moving to digital, it is important to give yourself a fair chance by including valid keywords in your resume. There are many websites where you can upload a resume and the employer or recruiter will usually do a search based on certain keywords. … Continue reading Keywords in Your Resume: How to Use Them Correctly
Virginia Franco — April 3, 2017 Follow @VAFrancoResumes— April 3, 2017 Having a resume that stands out is extremely important in a competitive job market like the one we’re in right now. As someone regarded for creating good professional resumes that garner interviews quickly, I know first-hand that a few small changes can make the … Continue reading From the Contact Section To The Education – The Devil Is In The Details When It Comes To Writing A Resume That Stands Out
