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  • Resume Internal Promotion 1
    27 Jan

    How To Create A Resume For An Internal Promotion

    Job Promotion / Job Transition / Resume Writing

    The only time most people think about their resume is when they’re looking for a new opportunity with a different employer. But, that’s not the case. A winning resume can increase your odds of success when applying for an internal promotion.

    If you’re competing with outside candidates, you already have one thing going for you. You’re already there. When you have a history with the employer, they don’t have to worry whether or not you’re a culture fit.

    Hopefully, you also know some, if not all, of the players which might include the hiring manager, the HR team, and anyone else with influence.

    That said, you still need to sell yourself to get the job.

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    Recruiters Read Resume
    09 Mar

    How Recruiters Review Your Resume (It’s Not How You Think)

    Resume Writing

    Just as resumes that don’t generate results have the same problems, resumes that resonate with recruiters and employers share commonalities. Effective resumes immediately grab the reader’s attention. They demonstrate what sets that candidate apart from the competition.

    Many people think that recruiters begin by reading a resume from top to bottom.

    However,  the results of a 2012 Ladders study proved that in most cases, they don’t.

    The Ladders had recruiters review resumes while wearing eye-scanning goggles. The main talking point, or buzz, from that study, was that recruiters spent less than 6 seconds reviewing each resume before deciding if they would interview the candidate or not.

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    Applicant Tracking Software ATS Resume Guide
    26 Oct

    How To Write Your Resume So It Won’t Get Lost In ATS Systems

    ATS Applicant Tracking Software Systems / Career Advancement / Job Search / Resume Writing

    All career professionals, particularly resume writers like me, say that you need to focus on your achievements. The best way to stand out from your competition is to demonstrate your value to employers. That’s true.

    But even the most compelling resume won’t get you far if it’s not compatible with ATS (applicant tracking software system). Because important content, like your name and email address, may not be seen by recruiters and employers.

     

    ATS Don’ts

    While ATS systems are getting smarter all the time, and some are better at reading documents than others, your resume should be formatted to be read by most of them. Here are a few things to avoid.

    Headers and Footers

    Many ATS systems don’t read heads and footers, yet I still see resumes with the person’s name and contact information in the header. Headers are a suitable place to put your name and the page number. Footers on the second page are an excellent place to put your name and contact information if the printed pages are somehow separated.

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    Top Resume Writing Questions 1
    31 Jan

    Most Popular “How To” Executive Resume Writing Questions

    Job Search / Resume Writing

    Crafting a compelling executive resume that gets results isn’t easy. Many executives and professionals turn to an executive resume writing service. They spend time researching who is the best executive resume writer.

    Other professionals looking for an executive position decide to tackle executive resume writing themselves. When talking to a professional resume writer, these are some of the “how-to” questions people ask.

    12 Often Asked Executive Resume Writing Questions

    #1 What do employers look for in a resume?

    Employers are looking for people to solve their problems. A hiring manager wants to know what you can do for them.

    People in similar positions at similar companies do similar things. What differentiates candidates from one another is the impact they have had on their employer(s).

    More specifically, a recruiter or hiring manager wants to see how you saved time, cut costs, improved productivity, generated revenue, etc.

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    resume whats out
    06 Dec

    Five Resume Elements That Should Be Forgotten

    Resume Writing

    You’re probably familiar with the phrase “everything old is new again.” But when it comes to resumes, everything old is not new again. It’s just old.

    Resumes have changed a lot over the last 15 years. They’ve morphed from boring employment histories to compelling marketing documents designed to sell you — the candidate — to recruiters and employers. While some basic components like professional experience and education remain, there are other elements that make your resume and, by default, you look dated.

    1. Objective Statement

    Although objective statements have been passé for years, I still see them on resumes. One reason they fell out of fashion is that they were all basically the same. Every candidate was looking for a great company, where they worked with awesome colleagues, and had room to grow. Boring. Worse, objective statements didn’t address what every employer wants to know “WIIFM?” (what’s in it for me?). Scrap the objective statement and replace it with a summary that demonstrates your value.

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    resume stand out
    02 May

    Protect Your LinkedIn Profile Today

    LinkedIn / Resume Writing

    When Microsoft purchased LinkedIn, everyone knew there would be changes. The end of last year, LinkedIn rolled out a big one. It’s called Resume Assistant.

    According to LinkedIn, Resume Assistant provides samples from successful professionals that can be used as inspiration for members who want to update their resumes.

    “Resume Assistant, provides real examples of how other professionals are describing their work experience — such as how they write their profile summary or explain responsibilities in their role — so you can highlight your skills in the right way to get the job you want.”

    Read LinkedIn’s latest Resume Assistant promo here.

    Essentially, it allows LinkedIn members access to the summaries, job descriptions, etc. of other members. Once the member provides their industry or target job title, Resume Assistant pulls what is called “insights” from other members’ profiles.

    One problem is that it’s not opt-in, it’s opt-out. So, you profile can be accessed by Resume Assistant unless you change some of your settings.

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    Man With Question 06
    08 Feb

    Avoid Inconsistencies That Can Scare Employers Away

    Job Search / LinkedIn Profiles / Resume Writing

    One of the fastest ways to scare recruiters and hiring managers away is with inconsistencies. If you’re actively looking, your resume may be the first time a potential employer meets you. If your resume catches their interest, the next step will be to view your LinkedIn profile.

    To avoid raising eyebrows, make sure they won’t find any surprises. Your LinkedIn profile and resume shouldn’t mirror each other word-for-word. But there shouldn’t be inconsistencies either.

    Job Titles

    Start by making sure the job titles on your resume and LinkedIn profile are the same. If you have an obscure or inaccurate job title, you may choose to include the actual job title and a more accurate title with it. For example, if your job title is Analyst II, but your position is more System Analyst, you use Analyst II (System Analyst).

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    better business writing
    20 Apr

    20 Steps To Better Business Writing

    Cover Letters / LinkedIn Profiles / Resume Writing

    Strong marketing documents can help you get in the door. But, as you know, they are not that easy to write. So, before you spend an hour composing a cover letter, spend ten minutes reading the following proofreading and style tips.

    While these guidelines will help with your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile, following them will improve all your written communication.  Always represent yourself in the best possible light.

    Here are 20 steps to the write stuff.

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    06 Jul

    10 Simple Job Search Strategies That Work

    Job Search / Job Transition

    1 Make a list of your target employers and try to network your way in. As your friends, family, LinkedIn connections, etc. if they know anyone who works for one of your choices.

    2 Keep a record of the companies and positions where you have applied. This will save confusion if you are contacted by someone from HR or a recruiter who is working on a position you’ve already applied for.

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    28 Oct

    4 Things You Must Include On Your Executive Resume

    Resume Writing

    In many respects your executive resume is your calling card. While having supplements like an Infographic resume and online portfolio, an executive resume is often what gets you in the door. To help make that happen make sure that it’s searchable and doesn’t raise any red flags.

    There are a lot of candidates competing for each role. Getting the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager isn’t easy. When you do you don’t want to blow your chances.

    While on a content is king, there are many other things to consider as well.

    4 Essential Executive Resume Components

    Skills Summary

    Today keywords are essential. Having a keyword-rich executive resume will help your resume pass the ATS evaluation. It will help you engage a recruiter as he or she quickly scans your resume as well.

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