Posted in Career Devel., Resume Devel. on May 13th, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: I’ve heard I shouldn’t use an objective on my resume – is that true?
Answer: This is a question that comes up weekly with potential clients and at every job fair, seminar and workshop I attend. Some HR, career centers and even a few resume writers still endorse Objectives in a resume but for [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Job Search on May 6th, 2009
Q&A Wednesday
Question: Should I use a cover letter?
Answer: This seems to be the question of the ages. Since I started writing resumes I have heard the pros and cons of having cover letters. Usually I hear from recruiters that say they never read them, but there have been a few that say they always read [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Interview Prep on Apr 29th, 2009
Q&A Wednesday
Question: How many references should I include on my resume?
Answer: NONE!! Okay, a bit of a trick question here but the answer is still NONE. References belong on a separate document and there should be no mention of the list on your resume. This information can be disclosed at an interview. Make sure to [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Help Others, Job Search on Apr 20th, 2009
It’s been a few days since I’ve updated my post. Had a wonderful weekend starting with an inspiring Meeting of the Minds meeting with local colleagues. It was a beautiful day, full of stories, resources and new ideas to share and swap. Our meetings always are full of support too. Working as a resume writer/career [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Career Mgt., Interview Prep on Jan 31st, 2009
The majority of job seekers I work with don’t have a separate and specific career file that has vital career information from past experiences through to present. With the economic climate changing daily, it is more important than ever to be prepared. When clients come to me, it often can takes days or even weeks [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Career Mgt., Job Loss on Jan 26th, 2009
Learning and continuing to improve what you do is how you can stay ahead of the game. Just when I think I’ve got it all figured out some new job board, career tool, or networking source such at twitter comes along and I am off and running. My goal is to know it all. So, [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Job Search on Sep 23rd, 2008
When looking for a new job, are you keeping in mind what employers are looking for? It is important to find a job that fits the criteria you have developed in order for a career to provide you with enjoyment, fulfillment, a challenge, and of course meeting your monetary needs. Although these may be your [...]
