I’ve been told to refine my elevator pitch. What should it include and how will I use it in my job search?

I’ve been told to refine my elevator pitch. What should it include and how will I use it in my job search?

by | Feb 5, 2022 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Personal Branding, Professional Networking

QUESTION: I’ve been told to refine my elevator pitch. What should it include and how will I use it in my job search? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service The elevator pitch is for networking, used in response to questions like, “What do you...
I’ve been advised against using “cliché words” in my resume. How can I know what they are?

I’ve been advised against using “cliché words” in my resume. How can I know what they are?

by | Nov 3, 2021 | Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profile Writing, 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...
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?

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?

by | Nov 1, 2021 | Formatting, Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Design, 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...
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?

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?

by | Oct 6, 2021 | Formatting, Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Design, 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...