February 25th– The #LetteroftheDay is “M” as in Mailing Address To have or not to have your mailing address on your résumé, that is the question. It depends on who you ask, the job you are applying to, the employer, and your approach to the job search. The primary concern about providing your address on… [Read More]
Top 10 Résumé Myths for 2019
Myth 1: My résumé can’t be longer than one page The one-page rule is probably the most common résumé myth. Candidates use minuscule fonts, omit important information, use reduced margins, and resort to countless unhealthy practices – all in an attempt to restrict their résumé to just one page. Many well-meaning college counselors advise their… [Read More]
Dispelling the One-Page Résumé Myth
There is no “rule” that a résumé should be only one page. In fact, there are many instances when a multi-page résumé is not only appropriate, it’s expected. Length is not the only consideration for a résumé’s effectiveness. Yet, the one-page résumé myth persists. Jobseekers are being misled that recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals… [Read More]
Press Release – International Update Your Resume Month
SEPTEMBER IS INTERNATIONAL UPDATE YOUR RESUME MONTH [Cincinnati, OH]—Because you never know when you’ll need to use your résumé, the month of September has been designated “International Update Your Résumé Month” as an annual reminder for job seekers to review their résumé, LinkedIn profile, and other career documents. “If you are asked for your résumé,… [Read More]
Résumés for Nonprofit and Corporate Board Positions Part 3
Planning Your Résumé Content Now that you know a little more about the type of board you are targeting — corporate or nonprofit — and what criteria go into the selection process, you can begin planning what to include in your résumé and how to present it. Identify your areas of expertise and how they… [Read More]
Résumés for Nonprofit and Corporate Board Positions Part 2
Board Selection Process Before we begin looking at the structure and content of the résumé, it is helpful to know who will be reviewing the résumé, and what they are looking for. For-profit board searches are often conducted by executive search firms, like Spencer Stuart or RSR Partners. Typically, a nominating and governance committee will… [Read More]
Résumés for Nonprofit and Corporate Board Positions Part 1
If you’ve been asked to submit your résumé for a board position, you may be wondering how that résumé is different than a résumé you would prepare for a job opportunity. Much the same as writing a résumé for a job search, it is important to know your audience before you begin writing a résumé… [Read More]
AJobseeker’s Guide to Working With Your Résumé Writer
“10 Simple Things To Help Me Help You” When you make the decision to hire a professional résumé writer, you’re not only investing your time and money, but you’re also entrusting me to articulate your personal brand and shape how you’ll position yourself in your job search. I take this responsibility very seriously, and am… [Read More]
Why should I use a Professional Résumé Writer?
If you have ever wondered why you should use a professional résumé writer, the next three minutes could change your life.
