When Companies Merge, Do Resumes Fall Through the Cracks?
In an era of consolidation, hiring software collates every applicant’s resume. Read this story, which I wrote for The Ladders, to make sure you stay at the top of the pile.
View ArticleHow to Craft an Attention-Getting Resume Title
Job titles: They can make or break a good first impression. You certainly don’t want to lie about your job history, but you do want to be descriptive. For example, “Accounting” is too vague, while...
View ArticleGetting Your Cover Letter Noticed
Understanding your cover letter’s electronic journey will give you an edge when matching wits with automated applicant tracking systems. This article gets into the ATS technology of how your cover...
View ArticleCustomize Your Resume for That Plum Job
With resumes, there’s no such thing as one size fits all; know where, how and why to tweak, advises resume pro Steve Burdan. Check out the full story here.
View ArticleTop Resume Mistakes
I interviewed HR managers to find out which resume mistakes they see over and over again and how to avoid them. Click on through for the checklist I came up with to make sure your resume isn’t one of...
View ArticleMaking Your Resume Format Machine-Friendly
I wrote this last spring but need to get it on my blog because I keep referring to it and have to keep tracking down the URL! Click here if you didn’t catch the package in the first go-round. It covers...
View ArticleHow to Select a Resume Writer
Check out my latest article on TheLadders for questions you should ask and qualifications you should seek in a professional resume writer.
View ArticleHow to Reapply After a Rejection
Don’t give up! Here’s how to tweak your resume and try again.
View ArticleThe 24-Step Modern Resume
Resume Checklist: Follow these best practices to ensure your resume gets through the spam filter, applicant tracking system, and to the recruiters and hiring managers. Read the full story.
View ArticleHot Tech Skills Bend Resume-Writing Rules
What grabbed the recruiter’s eye was the security pro’s certification, on top of his resume and smack dab in front of her face. Read the story.
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