3 Resume Tips for Changing Careers
Nobody said you have to keep the same career for your whole life. In fact, studies show that on average, people change jobs very frequently — as many as four times before you’re even 32 …
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34 Words and Phrases That Scream ‘I’m a Leader’ on Resumes
Written by Jenny Foss for The Muse
One of the most common types of people I work with are those aiming to elevate their brand messaging to more loudly announce, “I’m one hell of a leader!” as …
Why You Should Always Put Your Address on Your Resume (Even If You Live Far Away)
Should you put your address on your resume? If you live out of town, it’s a tricky question.
When you’re applying for jobs out of state, using your resume to break into the local job market can …
The Tough Love Talk You Need If You’re Struggling to Cut Your Resume Down
Written by Richard Moy at The Muse
I’d love to be wrong about this, but I have a feeling that people will debate the “appropriate” length of a resume until the end of time. But here’s the …
Want a STEM Job? Write Your Resume Like a Man
Women continue to chip away at the glass ceiling, slowly but surely, but gender bias can hold them back in lucrative fields like STEM. Some analyses of men's and women's resumes offer clues for women to help themselves break into that science-based dream job. Consider writing your resume "like a man."
Can LinkedIn Take the Place of Your Resume?
In just a few years, LinkedIn has become a valuable addition to any job-seekers' toolbox. The business-oriented social networking site allows users to connect with other professionals, read recent career news, and even look for a job. The site is a useful resource for any professional, so it's natural to wonder if it has the power to completely change how we search and apply for jobs. Could LinkedIn go so far as to take the place of traditional resumes one day?
5 Resume Mistakes to Avoid
Your resume gets your foot in the door -- or it gets thrown in the trash. The good news is that careful crafting of an effective resume is easier than you think. Remember these three things: relevant, recent, and honest. At the same time, avoid the five biggest resume mistakes listed beneath the cut and be on your way to your next job.
Don’t Let Your Resume Read Like an Obituary
Resumes are rarely enthralling reads. In attempting to squeeze as much information as possible onto one page, people tend to end up with a dull, lifeless account of their career that would put most recruiters to sleep. But your resume doesn't have to read like an obituary. It only takes a bit of editing to bring life to a boring resume. The key is striking that balance between overly formal and too casual in order to create a resume that is polished, professional, and dynamic.
Is It Possible to Have Too Many Skills?
When you think about what might keep you from getting hired for your dream job, you probably never consider the possibility that your issue might be too many skills, instead of too few. But broad experience over a range of different areas can sometimes work against you in the eyes of a hiring manager.