To Lie or Not to Lie
I work with clients occasionally that ask me to lie, or at least greatly exaggerate items on their resume.
Top Five Resume No No’s
Certainly, there is no such thing as the “perfect” resume. Every person is different with different backgrounds, skills; and knowledge; in other words – what works for me might not work for you or anyone else either. There is no “right” resume, but there are definitely wrong ones. Here are five things that should never be on your resume, at least if you want to get an interview.
Getting From Here to Here: Gearing Up for Career Transition
I won’t lie; making a career transition is a very difficult thing. In a lot of cases, many professionals have been working for a number of years in one area and then decide they want to pursue a different line of work. Some decide that they want to do something they are more passionate about; work in an area that they previously studied; or even, pursue something that was a hobby and turn it into their professional life. No matter what the reason, there are some basic things that you need to explore and understand to ensure that you are not wasting your time.
Out with the Objective
There seems to be some confusion as to whether or not you should put an objective statement on your resume. Here’s the short answer: NO.
Questions to Ask During The Interview
It comes up all the time, people are at the interview and things are going along smoothly. You think you have done a good job of expressing yourself, your achievements, and how you can add value; and then – the question from the interviewer: “So, do you have any questions for me?” Silence. You didn’t think about this; you don’t really know what to ask.
3 Easy Ways to Improve Resume Wording
An effectively worded resume, one that clearly communicates key skills and accomplishments without coming across as unprofessional or rambling, can often mean the difference between an interview and a rejection. Here are 3 tips that can improve both the quality and content of your resume:
This blog's author, Debra Wheatman of Careers Done Write, provides executive career services including resume and cover letter preparation, job search / interviewing strategies and professional branding including how to effectively use LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media in your career.
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