Landing the Interview: How to Write a Cover Letter That Wins
So you’re scouring the internet for a new job because your current employer has figure-four leglocked you into submission. Or, you’re ready to get off the couch and onto someone’s payroll. You peruse...
View Article4 Easy Wins: How to Write a Professional Summary That Gets Results
I’m tired of reading objective statements!!!! There’s a big difference between an objective statement and a professional summary. Unfortunately, a lot of people still go with the former. They lead with...
View Article7 Resume Adds That Can Subtract Value
The following comes from an article I wrote for EBONY on common resume mistakes. You may notice something a little familiar if you read my last post on writing a professional summary. If not, this...
View ArticleFive Things Good Writing Can Teach You About The Job Search
If you’re reading this, you enjoy reading interesting or helpful content. You probably visit other sites with solid writing that meet a variety of your needs. Have you ever considered what the sites...
View ArticleFour Reasons You Keep Getting Rejected For Jobs
The job search can be frustrating. Especially when you’ve done all this work on your resume and writing what you believe to be custom cover letters. Every application seems like it goes into a black...
View ArticleHow to Find a Job in a New City: Three Tips
One of the most common job search questions I get is how to find a job in a new city? It’s a struggle I know well. You have the skills or ability to do the job if given a chance. You’re willing to...
View Article10 Horrifically Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make [INFOGRAPHIC]
I came across this gem of an infographic by CareerLeaf over at The Undercover Recruiter. I expected it to be OD cheesy when I found it, but it was actually pretty damn good. Take a look…and don’t get...
View ArticleWhat Not to Include in a Resume: 3 Things
Every line on your resume is valuable real estate. The person looking at yours is trying to get to the relevant info as quickly as possible. Part of your job is to make that easy for them, which...
View ArticleShould I Put a Local Address on My Resume?
I just had a conversation with someone around this very question. As a recruiter, I can tell you that we do look at where someone is located when reviewing his or her resume. Some of us will even...
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