Transitioning from the Government Sector to the Corporate World: IT Resumes and Careers If you work in cybersecurity, application development, project management, IT leadership, systems engineering, or any other IT function in the government sector, you may have been wondering about the opportunities in the corporate world. Here are some strategic steps to take when...Read More
There are Many Reasons It Pays to Work with a Professional Resume Writer Want to polish up your resume? There’s a lot of information out there about the best way to do it. A professional writer has the skills to take your resume to the next level. Keep reading to find out why it pays...Read More
7 Phrases to Remove from Your Professional Resume You might not be aware of it, but by using weak words and phrases in your resume, you are sabotaging your own chances of landing a great job. These employment-speak clichés can make even the most qualified candidate come across as incompetent, dull, and lacking both initiative...Read More
Four Fatal Mistakes You Should Never Make on Your Resume! When applying for a position, some small mistakes could result in missing out on your dream job. Make sure that the contact information on your employment documents is complete, correct, and appropriate. Even if your credentials are a perfect match for the position, you won’t...Read More
It takes a Hiring Manager several seconds to scan your application and decide whether or not to consider inviting you for an interview. By cluttering your resume with information that is not relevant to the position you’re applying for, you are sabotaging your chances for landing that coveted job. Here are some guidelines to help...Read More
Not so long ago I’ve shared with you a list of phrases that have the power to seriously sabotage your job hunt if used in a resume or cover letter. If you’ve already weeded these out of your employment documents, it’s time to move to the next level and add some meat to your job...Read More
Using Curlz MT font coupled with boldface on a hot pink background will certainly make your application stand out among others; in a bad way. So in addition to ensuring that your resume is relevant and targeted to your desired position, make it eye-pleasing, or, at the very least, readable. Unless you are a professional...Read More
Let’s face it, peppering your resume and cover letter with terms akin to “result-oriented team-player” is not going to cut it these days. First of all, this tactic is used by so many job seekers, that it won’t help you stand out from the crowd. Secondly, relying on overused terms and recycled phrases tells the...Read More
How You Know It’s Time To Update Your Resume Writing and maintaining your resume isn’t easy. It’s tempting to send off the same document you’ve always used and hope that it impresses employers enough to interview you. However, if you really want that dream job, your resume counts more than you might think. Want to...Read More