Jul 1, 2019 | Career Tips, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
Photo credit: CSG SUP Gear Ltd QUESTION: Is it a good idea to include information about personal interests and hobbies on my resume? v||divi||400 Kelly Donovan, Kelly Donovan & Associates I’ve usually omitted personal interests and hobbies unless they directly...
Jun 10, 2019 | Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How do I overcome being perceived as “overqualified” for a job I’m applying for? v Robin Schlinger, Robin's Resumes If you have sought higher level jobs without success, instead of losing thousands of dollars in salary, seek out a...
May 27, 2019 | Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I realize resumes have changed over time, is there a new way of writing resumes in 2019 and beyond? v Kelly Donovan, Kelly Donovan & Associates Attention spans are getting shorter every day, so it’s essential that your resume caters to short...
Apr 22, 2019 | Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I spend so much time filling out applications with no callbacks. What is the best way to get noticed by employers? v Rebecca McCarthy, The Written Coach At least 70% of jobs are not published. To get them, you need to network, both in-person and online....
Apr 17, 2019 | Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I recently got fired from my last job; how do I explain this in an interview? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Keep your answer short, honest, and to the point. Tailor your response to fit your circumstances and how your termination was handled....
Mar 25, 2019 | Career Management, Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I’ve heard people talk about how personal branding is important in a job search. How do I figure out what my own personal brand is? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service Your personal brand is expressed by your way of going in the...
