When working with clients, I provide the final resume in three formats. Word .doc, PDF and plain text. I tell them plain text is for cutting and pasting into online applications. The PDF ensures clear printing with no printer or software issues and the Word version is the language of business so use that version [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Resumes category.
Guest Post on Careerealism
Between Daylight Saving Time and the events of this past weekend, I’ve been remiss in tooting my own horn about my contribution to an article on resume writing for Careerealism. (As I tell my rez clients. If you don’t toot your own horn, who will???)
And yes gang, this is another Twitter-generated opportunity. Stop rolling your [...]
Check this out …
Recently, Rosa Vargas put out a call through the NRWA elist for contributions on “Worst Resume Mistakes.” Great article Rosa. It’s not only a fun read. It’s got great advice for job seekers and professionals alike. Know what’s even better than Rosa’s article and sound advice? The fact that my contribution is #10 on the list. Thanks [...]
Do I really need professional help?
Some would say yes … but then I’m not talking about me. <smile> I’m talking getting professional help as you contemplate or begin a job search. When it comes to creating a compelling sales and market document, targeted toward landing interviews in a competitive job market, are you up to the task?
If some of this [...]
Drive your own bus.
“You’re a resume writer? I bet your business is booming.” That’s the reaction I get lately when I tell people what I do for a living. Then it’s almost a wink-wink, nudge-nudge, “You must be lovin’ this economy.” The first time it happened, I politely mumbled something and changed the subject. By the third time [...]
