As we stand at the threshold of a new year, the desire for a fulfilling career has never been more pressing. Over the past few years, the job market has seen unprecedented shifts, prompting a surge in interest in career coaching.
Transform Your Career in the New Year
10 Resume Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Job Search
When NOT to Include a Job on Your Resume
Applicant Tracking Systems – Friend or Foe?
Dispelling the One-Page Resume Myth
There is no “rule” that a resume should be only one page. In fact, there are many cases when a multi-page resume is not only appropriate but also expected.
Even though the length is not the only consideration for a resume’s effectiveness, the one-page resume myth persists. Jobseekers are being misled to think that recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals won’t read a resume that is longer than one page. That’s simply not true.
12 Resume Buzzwords That Hurt Your Chances
Let’s start at the beginning. You’re probably wondering what words are considered resume buzzwords. A buzzword is a word or phrase that is usually vague and sounds like business jargon. But, more importantly, those words don’t spotlight your unique skillset. Typical buzzwords include I’m a hard worker, results-oriented, and a real team player. Perhaps you consider yourself motivated, a go-getter, responsible, and innovative. These words are used so frequently that they are now meaningless. Resume buzzwords are a buzzkill.
Resume Secrets You Need to Know
Your resume has a job. That job is to position you as the best candidate in the entire application pool. Think of your resume as a marketing brochure—and the product you’re selling is you. Sounds easy enough, but if you’re like most job seekers, the task of writing about yourself is downright daunting.
