Lead your resume with a skills section. This sets s strong tone for the whole document, and lets people know right away. As I’ve mentioned before, the first people to read your application materials will probably be people from HR or from various other departments at the organization, so summarizing what you offer lets them…
I know, I know, this topic seems done to death. Google “resume basics” and you’ll thousands of results, but how on earth are you supposed to know who the writers are and whether you can trust their advice? I’m here to help! I actually read up on this stuff for funsies, and follow the…
Only apply for jobs you want. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. It’s a message that bears repeating because so often people get stuck in a pattern of applying for everything they could possibly do, and then they get frustrated because they’re not hearing anything back. But if you’re doing that,…
Now that you have a good idea of what’s next, it’s time to get that resume into shape—and while you’re at it, your LinkedIn profile! Let’s start with your resume. Go back to that list you made of your transferrable skills. Grab those and throw them onto the top of your resume, under your…
I get a lot of questions about what to do with a gap in employment history. The good news is that these are no longer the kiss of death they were reputed to be years ago, especially with COVID wreaking havoc with the job market. That said, there are some better ways to address…
It’s important to be positive in your resume, and to own those skills and accomplishments. It might feel weird, but this isn’t the time to be bashful. Your resume is your marketing document, so market the heck out of yourself. For instance, if a job posting that catches your fancy mentions that Spanish language skills…
Next in your resume journey: how to match it to the job description. This can be a little tricky because it does mean tailoring your resume to each job. Pro tip: save each version of your resume as something crushingly obvious: VAHospNurseResumeEfrank, or ChildrensHospMedRecordsResumeEFrank. (Adding your name is a nice touch if you attach the…
Now that you have the basics of your resume format sorted, let’s talk content. This is, by far, the most important piece to focus on as you write or rewrite your resume, so plan to spend some time on it. First of all, arrange your information so the most important info is on top. …
Confused by resume formatting? You’re not alone! Here are some tips to get you started. Keep it simple. Busy resumes, with columns and call-out boxes and fancy bullet points, are more confusing than anything. The people reading your resume are likely to be pressed for time, so a straightforward format is best. It’s clean…