Jan 17 2008
- Resume Experts & Career Coaches
Career Hub » How to Choose a Professional Resume Writer
I write resumes professionally. About once a month, I take on a client who has paid a lot of money to another resume service only to hate the results. While I obviously like getting new clients, these situations make me…
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blueskyresumesblog » A Nice Thing Happened Today
I just finished working on thoroughly enjoyable a resume update for a client I first worked with 2 years ago. Why enjoyable?
Well, at that time my client was just finishing college and wanted to start working in the video game industry as a junior marketer. Those jobs are hard to come by, and my client had no experience other than an internship at a financial services company.
To generate interest when you have little or no relevant experience, you have to make yourself stand out from the crowd.
Most graduate resumes - in fact most resumes from anyone …
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blueskyresumesblog » Choosing a Resume Writer: 10 Tips for Finding the Right Resume Service
This post isn't a sales pitch - in fact it's the opposite. I frequently turn away potential clients and I encourage them to do the same if they feel we're not a good fit. A good resume writer will require an investment of both time and money and you need to make a wise choice. And there are many bad choices out there. Believe me I know!
About once a month, I take on a client who has paid a lot of money to another resume service, only to hate the results. While I obviously like getting new clients, these situations …
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blueskyresumesblog » A Nice Thing Happened Today
I just finished working on thoroughly enjoyable a resume update for a client I first worked with 2 years ago. Why enjoyable?
Well, at that time my client was just finishing college and wanted to start working in the video game industry as a junior marketer. Those jobs are hard to come by, and my client had no experience other than an internship at a financial services company.
To generate interest when you have little or no relevant experience, you have to make yourself stand out from the crowd.
Most graduate resumes - in fact most resumes from anyone …
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blueskyresumesblog » Choosing a Resume Writer: 10 Tips for Finding the Right Resume Service
This post isn't a sales pitch - in fact it's the opposite. I frequently turn away potential clients and I encourage them to do the same if they feel we're not a good fit. A good resume writer will require an investment of both time and money and you need to make a wise choice. And there are many bad choices out there. Believe me I know!
About once a month, I take on a client who has paid a lot of money to another resume service, only to hate the results. While I obviously like getting new clients, these situations …
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Career Hub » You Say Goodbye; I Say Hello
Earlier this year, I spent a fair amount of time researching data about a multi-generational workplace. It was both interesting and enlightening the nuggets of information I uncovered and discovered. Something rather fun I came across more recently has to…
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Career Hub » How to Create Job Search Chi
Job search can be hard work, long hours, and lots of anxious moments - particularly if you are not working with positive energy to bolster your efforts. I was reminded of this when I read Thom Singer's thoughts in Create…
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Career Hub » What is a VisualCV and Why Do You Need One?
VisualCV.com gives you the chance to build a unique web portfolio - a richer, more compelling version of your traditional paper/Word resume. You can add graphics, documents, audio and video files and go from telling about what you've done to…
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blueskyresumesblog » Job Search Lessons from a Political Campaign
As a political junkie, I've been watching the Presidential primaries, and now the general election campaign, with interest. I've said before that elections are like really long (REALLY long!) job interviews and I always enjoy seeing how the different candidates approach the process. (And no, I'm not going to tell you which one I'd choose if I were hiring - that's not the point of this post).
This year I've been interested in Barack Obama's proactive approach to negative issues, because it mirrors the advice I give my clients about addressing potential negatives upfront. With various rumors swirling about …
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blueskyresumesblog » Yes, you do need a cover letter
Scott Dickie has an excellent post about cover letters.
Most job seekers by now understand the necessity of a resume while conducting a job search. However, many do not realize how important a cover letter is to the process. How important is it? Many human resources professionals say the cover letter can have as much, if not more impact on whether or not a candidate is granted a job interview.
You should read the whole post for Scott's reasoning on why cover letters matter and what they should contain. I'll just add that in my experience, not everyone reads cover letters. …
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blueskyresumesblog » Beating the Computerized Systems
A reader writes:
I recently bought your book and reworked my resume per your excellent suggestions. I thought all of your advice was spot on. Here's my question: I submitted my resume thru a design firms web portal for the position of Director - Client Partner. (Known in my parlance as Account Management) I was shocked to see that my resume didn't match with that position…instead it got a score of 609 as a match to Jr. Creative Director. I'm quite sure an actual human would see that 90% of my resume matches with the job description in the listing.
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blueskyresumesblog » Working with Recruiters
A reader wrote this morning to ask about recruiters. Having not looked for a job in sometime, he wanted to know whether I could recommend a headhunter in his area.
I actually don't know anyone, but even if I did, one headhunter would not be enough.
Many people share the misconception that, for senior level positions, contacting a headhunter is the way to find a job. To understand why this is wrong, you have to understand how headhunters work.
A headhunter (or recruiter) is engaged by a company to fill a specific position. She is given very specific qualifications, and she …
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blueskyresumesblog » Inject Some Personality Into Your Resume
When we take on new clients, we try to make sure that they understand (and like) our approach to resume writing, but every now and then we fail.
That happened recently, when a client expressed unhappiness with his new resume because he felt the whole thing needed rewording. I had been pleased with my work on his resume, so I was surprised to see this. But when I reviewed his comments, I saw the problem immediately. My client was expecting his resume to sound formal, to be filled with the types of words and phrases he's accustomed to reading on resumes. …
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Career Hub » Is It Time to Take Your Business Network Global?
If you haven’t heard by now, building a strong professional network is a key element in proactive career management. Actively participating in virtual networking sites such as LinkedIn as well as specialty sites that focus on your area of expertise…
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reCareered » Would You Rather Do Your Taxes Than Write Your Resume?
I find that most people hate searching for a job, and especially hate writing their own resume. Even writers, marketers, and journalists who write for a living…hate writing a resume.
I think it’s because the process is so foreign. All the rules have changed, so resume writing is a different skill with different strategies than just a few years ago. Add to that all of the conflicting advice a job seeker gets – no wonder it’s more painful than a root canal without Novocain.
So job seekers have a task that they rarely do, feel they’re not very good at, … [Link]
reCareered » What I Learned at SHRM
This week, I was the SHRMinator, running all around McCormick Place in Chicago getting great interviews, which I’ll publish over the coming weeks.
I learned SHRM is a big deal and big money. 15K attendees were there, over 700 vendors, and some massive parties. Vendors were throwing a lot of money around, with prizes giveaways, stuffed animals, food, and of course lots of writing instruments.
While I didn’t win an iPod, I did learn a lot of details about job boards, from interviewing CEOs, VPs, and Directors from 9 of the top 10 job boards. I interviewed CareerBuilder, Monster, HotJobs, Dice, … [Link]
reCareered » How SHRM Helped Me Get My Dog a Job
My dog Tuanis (Costa Rican for “The Good Life”) is the sweetest, smartest dog I’ve ever owned. She lives to have her belly or ears scratched, is a wonderful doorbell, and protects my home against unwanted junk mail. But mostly, she sleeps.
All that’s about to change, because it’s time for Tuanis to pull her weight around here, and start bringing home some bacon. So, sweet Tuanis, it’s time for you to get a job.
Fortunately, I met with SimplyHired’s team at SHRM today, because they have just the tools to help me get my dog a job. If I was looking, … [Link]
Career Hub » How is Job Search Like One Political Campaign?
As a political junkie, I've been watching the Presidential primaries, and now the general election campaign, with interest. I've said before that elections are like really long (REALLY long!) job interviews and I always enjoy seeing how the different candidates…
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blueskyresumesblog » Job Search Lessons from a Political Campaign
As a political junkie, I've been watching the Presidential primaries, and now the general election campaign, with interest. I've said before that elections are like really long (REALLY long!) job interviews and I always enjoy seeing how the different candidates approach the process. (And no, I'm not going to tell you which one I'd choose if I were hiring - that's not the point of this post).
This year I've been interested in Barack Obama's proactive approach to negative issues, because it mirrors the advice I give my clients about addressing potential negatives upfront. With various rumors …
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reCareered » Live from Chicago, It's SHRM!!
The SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Conference in Chicago, Illinois is the country's largest HR conference, with over 700 exhibitors, 15,000 attendees, and hundreds of classes for HR professionals.
So why should job seekers care about a room full of headhunters?
I’m attending Sunday – Tuesday to get the inside scoop on candidate job boards strategies and new tools for candidates.
I’m finding some incredible information that I'll be passing to you over the coming days that will give great inside tips on your career search. I've got some overall demographic information, new tools for job seekers, and interviews with representatives from all … [Link]
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