Start Strong: Your Guide to Career Goal Setting in the New Year
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
The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on your professional goals. Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned corporate executive, making strategic career moves can bring more happiness to your work life. Here are practical steps to guide your journey…
10 Resume Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Job Search
Your journey to a dream job often begins with a well-crafted resume, your passport to new opportunities. Yet, we all stumble at times, and in this blog, we'll explore some of the most frequent resume mistakes and how to avoid them, ensuring your resume stands out for all the right reasons.
Applicant Tracking Systems – Friend or Foe?
Understanding the application tracking system (ATS) world can raise more questions than answers. Here are the questions Life Working® Resume experts hear most often.
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.
Resumes are Challenging - Get it Right
Okay, maybe you procrastinated writing your resume, but now you’re ready to start. How do you ensure that your accomplishments stand out from the crowd? Are you worried you’re not creative, smart, or gifted enough to write a resume that gets passed on rather than thrown out?
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.