12 Proofreading Resume Tips
Thanks to Grace for an excellent guest post on twelve solid proofreading resume tips. Her bio is below. – Coach Wolfgang Your resume is the first impression you make on a company and one of the most important parts of applying for a job. That means your resume should be proofread thoroughly. Often a single […]
CV Writing Tips to Get Noticed
Thanks to Lucy Wyndham for a guest post with super CV writing tips! See her bio below. -Coach Wolfgang The average job opening in the U.S. attracts around 250 applicants, according to EBI, yet recruiters spend only six seconds looking at each resume. Management level posts can be even more competitive, which is why obtaining professional […]
12 Steps to Create the Best Resume for Work
Thanks to Abhyank Srinet for his guest blog helping you create the best resume. See his bio below. – Coach Wolfgang An effective job resume can go a long way in making a good first impression. With HR managers being inundated with hundreds if not thousands of resumes for even mid-level job posts, it is […]
Who needs a resume anymore?
Dear Coach Wolfgang, Is the resume a thing of the past? Thanks for the question. Lately, I’ve been hearing people I respect dismiss the resume as an irrelevant tool in today’s electronic and online age. The argument says that all a candidate needs today is a LinkedIn profile. Let’s look at that statement. I think […]
When to Hire a Professional Resume Writer
Your resume is an important marketing tool and often your first introduction to an employer. The employer’s evaluation of your skills as presented on your resume is the key to getting an interview. You may be the ideal candidate for a job, but if you can’t convey that via the words on your resume, then […]
What Do Hiring Managers Look for in a Resume
Recently, I had a networking lunch with an marketing director from Austin, specifically product marketing at a high-tech company. He had a position he was trying to fill and pulled out a couple resumes to show me. He said, “if you are in marketing, I expect you to spend some time on the look and […]
Tips for Choosing a Resume Writing Service
There are hundreds of resume writing and resume review services out there. You can pay anywhere from $50 to a few thousand. The lower-end services collect your information on a form and can turn around a resume within a day or even a few hours. The higher-end services study your background and interview you before […]
Make this Quick Change to Your Resume and Get Big “Results”
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Quickly scan your resume. Do you see the phrase responsible for anywhere on your resume? If so, it is very possible your resume is focused on your job responsibilities and not […]
Use the Holiday Season to Start Your 2014 Job Search
November and December can be a very busy time with holiday shopping, parties, and events. What is often overlooked is that these months are a perfect time to begin implementing career strategies for the new year. Below is a list of the top three activities you can do in December to get your career off […]
Do Professionals Need Resume Writing Services?
When should you get your resume professionally written? Since we are an Austin-based career coaching firm, you might expect our answer to be “always”. Fair enough. So rather than give you our answers, here are some reasons our past clients have found value in getting our help with resume writing services: Need a Resume Fast […]