What’s the difference between a resume and a LinkedIn profile? Brenda Bernstein of The Essay Expert answers this question and more on a recent interview posted on Bill Vick’s EmploymentDigest.net. Interview with The Essay Expert
Posts Tagged ‘Resumes’
12 Eye-Catching Resume Tips – from New Grad Life
These tips cover more than your resume. They touch upon many aspects of the job, search from resume keywords to how often to call your recruiter. I might have chosen a different title for the article, but the information it contains is right on point. 12 Eye-Catching Resume Tips : Words in your resume could make or break it
Are You Using a Resume Template? Better Think Twice — from Great Resumes Fast
Recently I worked with a client who sent me his resume for informational purposes; the first thing I asked was, “Did you get this resume done at ResumeEdge?” I had nailed the source of his “canned” resume format. If I can spot a template a mile away, then so can recruiters and hiring managers who view hundreds of resumes each day. The Essay Expert does not use templates for any of our resumes, and this article explains why. Are You Using a Resume Template?
3 Things Your Next Employer Will Search For on Your Resume – from reCareered
If you can address these three issues in your resume, you might find yourself with an offer for an interview.
3 Things Your Next Employer Will Search For On Your Resume
Is Lack of Focus Dragging Your Resume Down? From Great Resumes Fast
The first step to writing a great resume is getting clear about why you are writing it. Then you have about 15 seconds to communicate your goals and who you are to the hiring professional reading it. Here are some insightful tips from Great Resumes Fast on making sure you don’t lose your reader on the first line. Is Lack of Focus Dragging Your Resume Down?
6 Words That Make Your Resume Suck – from SquawkFox
Although I wouldn’t personally choose the exact wording for this title, I do agree with all the tips in this article. If you want to make an impression, please follow this advice! 6 Words That Make Your Resume Suck
The Essay Expert on Total Trust November 20, 2009
Aneil Mishra, author of Trust is Everything, recommended and interviewed Brenda Bernstein for his November 20 TotalTrust blog. Meet Brenda Bernstein: The Essay Expert
Self-Marketing 101: Ten Tips for Creating a Killer Resume
Great tips here from atomictango.com on writing a resume that gets noticed! I couldn’t have said it better myself. Ten Tips for Creating a Killer Resume
Transferable Skills – from RDG Careers
Everyone who reads your resume is asking, “What can you do for me?” Part of writing a resume that gives a potential employer a sense of your talents is identifying your Transferable Skills — the skills you developed in school or on the job that will be useful in your next job. RDG Careers gives some specific ideas of skills you might not have realized you have! Take a look at these videos: Transferable Skills Part 1 and Part 2.
If you need help identifying your Transferable Skills or finding the right language to use on your resume, contact The Essay Expert.
Five Ways to Improve Your Executive Resume
If you are writing an Executive Resume, consider following these five pieces of advice. Five Ways to Improve Your Executive Resume
Need help to implement these strategies? Contact The Essay Expert for our resume packages.
