3 Signs that Your Resume Needs Help

3 Signs that Your Resume Needs Help

In my lifetime, I’ve seen THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of resumes.  Some have made me drool while others have made me laugh (seriously, laugh!).  Okay, I admit I’ve felt guilty when laughing because I could also empathize with the person who was doing their best to present...

One Page or Two?

For years, one of the most common questions I’ve received from job seekers is, “Should my resume be one page or two?”  When you don’t know, it’s certainly a legitimate question.  My simple response – it depends.  There are a few recruiters and hiring managers who will...

Are You Lying on Your Resume?

You just read a job posting and thought, “I KNOW I can do this job even though I don’t have the experience they’re asking for!”  So, what do you do?  Throw in the towel.  You don’t have the experience so why waste their time and yours? Lie about your experience.  Your...

Resume Phrases that Turn Recruiters Off

As a veteran recruiter and recruiting leader turned career coach, I have seen THOUSANDS of resumes over the past 25 years.  As a recruiter, one of the greatest highs you can get is to come across an awesome resume for a job you’re trying to fill – particularly for a...