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I’ve seen a lot of career professionals talk about the ATS. Can you explain what it is?
QUESTION: I’ve seen a lot of career professionals talk about the ATS. Can you explain what it is?Applicant Tracking Systems are technology currently being used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies and about 80% of all companies to screen candidates. This software enables...
Which resume format should I use? Functional? Chronological? Something else?
QUESTION: Which resume format should I use? Functional? Chronological? Something else?Most recruiters don’t like functional resumes, and they don’t work well with employers’ Applicant Tracking Systems. A reverse chronological or “combination” format is better...
Should I always include a cover letter with my resume even if they don’t ask for it?
QUESTION: Should I always include a cover letter with my resume even if they don’t ask for it? A hiring manager told me, “I don’t always read the cover letters, but I go first for the applications that include one.” In addition, a cover letter enables you to go beyond...
Any tips for creating an attention-grabbing LinkedIn headline?
QUESTION: Any tips for creating an attention-grabbing LinkedIn headline?Begin with the search terms people will use to find someone who does what you do, and use all 120 characters of LinkedIn headline space available to create a branded, keyword-rich statement....
I’ve seen resumes that include charts, bar graphs, word clouds, and other graphic images. Is this the new norm?
QUESTION: I've seen resumes that include charts, bar graphs, word clouds, and other graphic images. Is this the new norm? Content remains king. It will always serve you well to present well-matched qualifications and achievement-oriented writing in a clean,...
I realize that resumes now need to include numbers. I don’t do sales, so I don’t have any numbers to include. Am I doomed?
QUESTION: I realize that resumes now need to include numbers. I don’t do sales, so I don’t have any numbers to include. Am I doomed?No! There are many ways to measure your performance, including process improvement, change management, customer satisfaction and...
How do I know what keywords I should include on my resume?
QUESTION: How do I know what keywords I should include on my resume?Believe it or not, the job descriptions for the positions of interest you find online possess the "golden nugget" keywords you're looking for to include in your resume. For example, if you see the...
How can I make sure my cover letter is interesting enough to capture the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager?
QUESTION: How can I make sure my cover letter is interesting enough to capture the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager?A captivating cover letter must do 3 things: 1) make a connection with the reader, 2) briefly address the employer’s needs and how your skills...
I had to take time off work for a year to support a close family member with health issues: Should I mention this on my resume to explain the gap in employment?
QUESTION: I had to take time off work for a year to support a close family member with health issues, should I mention this on my resume to explain the gap in employment?If you have an employment gap of 6+ months, address it so that the employer is not filling in the...
I struggle with writing my own resume and I’d like someone to help me. Where can I get my resume professionally done?
QUESTION: I struggle with writing my own resume and I'd like someone to help me. Where can I get my resumeprofessionally done?Certified writers understand the nuances of the modern job market and the role of technology plays in the hiring process. If you’re serious...
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