Feb 15, 2021 | Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I put outside activities or community service on my resume? v Carol Adams, Ideal Resumes, LLC Listing board positions, sports, and community service activities can show that you’re well-rounded, but if space is tight, list only those...
Jan 22, 2021 | Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I heard that the top third of the resume is the most important? Why and what do I put there to have the most impact? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Your resume must move the reader to action (aka call you for an interview). A strong positioning...
Jan 18, 2021 | Career Management, Career Tips, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s the best way to choose my references and how should I present them? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Your best references are people who can positively elaborate and validate your skills, work ethic, and achievements on the job. This person...
Nov 2, 2020 | LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How can social media help (or hinder) my job search? v Annette Richmond, career-intelligence Resume Writing and Career Services Social media can help or hinder your job search. In 2018, CareerBuilder found 70% of employers research candidates online....
Sep 25, 2020 | Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: My industry is so competitive that every job I apply for, 100+ other people do too—give me 1 good tip to make my resume stand out. v Cheryl Milmoe, Cardinal Expert Résumés Have a powerful branding statement on all your professional marketing collateral:...
Sep 23, 2020 | Personal Branding
QUESTION: Just what is personal branding and how do I use it to get a job? v Cheryl Milmoe, Cardinal Expert Résumés Your brand is the value you bring to everything you do professionally and tells an employer what they can count on when hiring you! Make it...
