Nov 3, 2021 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve been advised against using “cliché words” in my resume. How can I know what they are? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC They are vague assertions and claims used so much that they no longer matter to recruiters and hiring-managers. Examples...
Nov 1, 2021 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve heard of an ATS resume, an infographic resume, a targeted resume, and a networking resume – what’s the difference? Do I need all of them to apply for jobs? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service One resume is enough, provided it...
Oct 6, 2021 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: In designing and formatting my resume: Are there rules for margin size, for fonts and font size? Can I use lines, text boxes, and/or columns? v Kathy Keshemberg, A Career Advantage Margins should be equal, .5″-1″ all around. Stick with...
Oct 4, 2021 | Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should job seekers turn on LinkedIn’s creator mode? What are the benefits? v Paul Bennett, NOVA Career Strategies Yes! On LinkedIn, content drives engagement and engagement drives visibility to people like hiring managers and recruiters. Creator mode makes...
Oct 1, 2021 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: What’s the best way to find the right recruiter to help me in my job search? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes There are different types of recruiters: corporate (internal), agency (external), retained (executive search). Corporate folks are focused on...
Sep 6, 2021 | Job Searching, LinkedIn
QUESTION: I just read some advice to “weave your personality into your resume.” How would I do that? v Emily Christakis 1 Think of the soft skills you bring to the table. What words would a previous manager, colleague or client use to describe you? Extract...
