When it comes to resumes and LinkedIn profiles, nothing screams “achievement” more than statistics and numerical figures. Why? Numbers let the reader see your bottom-line achievements without the need for fluffy adjectives and descriptive language. We All Have Numbers For those in sales who are responsible for meeting quotas on a regular basis, coming up
How long has it been since you last updated your resume? A few months? Years? During your last job search? If you haven’t taken a look at your resume in a while, it’s probably in need of some good TLC. For every professional, not just job seekers, it’s important to update your resume regularly. Careers
You’ve been applying for jobs every day, but you feel stuck. Your job search isn’t going anywhere. You submit job applications, but never hear back from employers. Why aren’t you getting interviews? What are you doing wrong? Is it your resume? Chances are, your resume is to blame. It’s very easy for job seekers to
As an executive, your resume is probably filled with lots of accomplishments and career experience. You might feel like you’re qualified for the positions you are applying for, and maybe even believe you’re the best possible candidate for them. But, is your resume really sending that message? Executives have to be aware of how they
While there are clear differences between your resume and LinkedIn profile, they should (for the most part) look the same. But why? What will happen if you have inconsistencies on your resume and LinkedIn profile? Before we can dive into this important job search issue, we must first understand the purpose of a resume and
A resume is the first opportunity you have to make an impression on a hiring manager or recruiter. And it’s important to make a great first impression. The average recruiter spends mere seconds scanning your resume so you need to make yourself stand out. We’ve compiled a list of some important factors to keep in
On average, hiring managers spend fewer than 10 seconds looking at your resume. So, using bullets on your resume is an important way to make sure people see what you want them to see—as quickly as possible. Using bullets requires a careful balance, though. Too few bullet points and you’ll have unappealing, difficult-to-read blocks of
The primary goal of your resume is to help you stand out to employers so they give you a call and invite you in for an interview. It’s the first impression a hiring manager has of you, and the first step to landing a job. So, how do you optimize your resume so it beats
Money is often thought to be the biggest predictor of job satisfaction, but a survey from the BBC that ranked nearly 300 jobs from most to least satisfying shows that although money does play a role, it’s not the only motivator. For instance, internet technology and telecommunications professionals ranked at number 147 on the list,
In a culture dominated by short posts, videos, and other content on social media, we all face enormous pressure to communicate ever more briefly. When it comes to resumes, recent trends have lowered preferred lengths to two to three pages. If your resume is long, how can you possibly condense it without losing value? As
