If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you probably know that having a pretty, graphically designed resume isn’t necessary to sell your value to employers… That’s because content is king! Seriously, the best resumes start with great content. But if you are interested in having a modern, eye-catching resume so that your brand really […]
Dear Lisa, I hate my new job. I worked at my old company for 12 years but was let go in a major restructuring. I’ve found a new job and have been here for four months, but I hate it, and I’m going to quit. My question is: Should I include this job on my
Seems strange writing a post on why professionals need a resume. After all, it’s the first thing people think of when they’re looking for a job. But there are many other reasons why you might want to put together a resume now, even if you’re not actively seeking new employment. Key Times You’ll Need A
You got the interview, and it seemed to go well. The interviewer says, “We just need to check your references and we’ll get back to you.” But the next time you talk to the interviewer, there’s a different tone — they “decided to go another direction.” Uh-oh, there may be a problem with your references.
Your income is your greatest wealth-building tool and our salary tends to also define our value and self-worth. Let’s be honest, it’s one of the key reasons you go to work. The problem is when you don’t feel your pay matches the effort your putting into your work, trying to identify and quantify your current
I’ve had many a client tell me that after they’ve had their new resume crafted they showed it to a batch of contacts and asked: “what do you think of my resume?”. Generally, these people have included: A friend/family member or colleague Current or previous manager Mentor Networking connection Human Resources professional Recruiters Usually, the response
It’s Sunday morning, your day starts out with loads of excitement. On Friday, you started dreaming of the possibilities for a career move and today was the day you’d make a start on looking for a job! Full of enthusiasm, you dive head first into updating your resume, look up jobs online and chat to
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As at 2014, the average job-search takes just over six weeks— although that varies considerably by industry. According to Jobvite’s survey, jobs are filled most quickly by hospitality and retail employers, at 36 and 40 days, respectively. According to Seek – 75% of Australians who are currently searching for a new job have been looking
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So, you’ve decided it’s time to apply for a new job. Excellent! Time to dust off that old resume….. Whether it’s been 10 months or 10 years since you applied for a position, resumes and the application processes change frequently. What you thought was right and landed you interviews the last time could very well
When you start looking around for resume services, you’ll find rates anywhere from $5 (fivver.com) to more than $5,000 (for superior writers). Once you uncover the vast array of services and price differences you’re probably left wondering “what’s the difference” and “how do I choose one”? Great question! How much you
