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Resume Rant Review

There are a gazillion articles out on the web filled with terrific tips on how to write a great resume.  Sometimes the information from different sources can be conflicting but for the most part the information is sound and the advice is worth incorporating into your resume.  Candidates who do a good job writing their resumes will almost always have a better chance at being considered for a particular position. Continue Reading

Resume Building Tips

Ryan McCormick at IT Jobs Guy

There are many tips to consider when building a resume. The first, most important tip is to focus on a specific job. Focusing by job title, or specific job description is even better. By focusing on a specific job, it is much easier to highlight relevant knowledge and experience.

I work in IT, but my design can be adapted to almost any career. My resume format follows the “above-the-fold” approach. For resumes, the “above-the-fold” approach refers to highlighting the most relevant content on the top half of the first page. Continue Reading

Are Writing Mechanics Making or Breaking Your Executive Resume?

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

There are so many essentials to consider when writing an executive resume that sometimes it can be easy to overlook critical elements of the writing process. One often overlooked element is writing mechanics.

Paying attention to writing mechanics can include making sure your sentences are correctly structured, words are not misspelled, word choice is correct, and the document does not contain any obvious grammatical errors. As you can imagine, making too many mistakes on your resume could result in its being tossed. So what are some ways you can avoid making mistakes when developing and finalizing your resume? Continue Reading

4 Tips for Making Your Resume A Perfect Match for Any Opening

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

When a hiring manager reviews your resume you want them to say, “Wow! That person sounds like the perfect fit for the job!” And then, of course, they call you for the interview! So how do you create a resume that communicates that you’re exactly what they’re looking for in a new employee? Below are four tips for creating a perfect-match resume. Continue Reading

Nursing Resume Tips – How to Write a Nursing Resume

The healthcare industry is booming right now and it’s expected to grow exponentially over the next few decades.  According to government sources, healthcare spending in the U.S. is projected to grow to $4.1 trillion within the next six years and will account for over 20% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).  A fortunate side-effect of this projection is that the medical industry will also create over $3 million new jobs by 2020, so it’s certainly a good time to consider a career as a nurse, medical assistant, or other healthcare professional. Continue Reading

Is Your Executive Job Search in Limbo?

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Executive job seekers have learned over the past few years that a search at any professional level can be challenging in a tough job market. If enough time passes, it could seem like the search is in complete limbo.

Of course, no job search is perfect. No matter how amazing your qualifications appear, it can be tough to secure a job against other highly qualified candidates. But by refining your resume writing and networking skills, you may be able to improve a search that seems to be stalling. Continue Reading

Executive Resume Too Short? Here Are Some Ways to Lengthen It

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

There are many challenges to being an executive job seeker. It’s likely that one of the biggest is that you have been employed for so long that you don’t remember how to search for work anymore. Not to mention that the job-seeking world may have changed significantly since your last seeking experience.

But another challenge some executives struggle with could be unique to others: the short resume. If you are a candidate who has experience with only one or two companies, you may feel uncomfortable submitting a resume that looks like it could belong to an entry-level professional. Continue Reading

Exaggerated Resumes Can Quickly Ruin Your Job Search

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

As you can imagine, lying on your resume is always a no-no. If you feel you must avoid the truth, then you are probably applying for the wrong job. But what if you want to just exaggerate a bit—such as switching your title to one that sounds more impressive? Or stating that you won an award that you were only nominated for?

The truth is, no matter how you slice it, there’s nothing to gain from exaggerating on your resume. But if exaggerating is out of the question, how can you make yourself sound more impressive? Take a look at a few ways you can make improvements to your overall job search without stretching the truth. Continue Reading

Taking a Conversational Approach to Writing Your Resume

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Oftentimes, writing a resume can be difficult because we have a hard time connecting on a personal level to what we’re writing. While we may relate to the skills we possess, we often take a bit of a mechanical approach when delivering the message.

A great way to begin the process of drafting your resume without getting caught in robotic writing is to try taking a conversational approach. By envisioning that you’re speaking to a person about your qualifications, you could add depth to your resume. Continue Reading