One of the challenges with writing your own resume and cover letter is the nagging suspicion that you missed something. After all, even if you are an excellent writer, you probably don’t write resumes and cover letters professionally. If you have been submitting your well-written resume with no results, that nagging suspicion strengthens into a… Read more »
Search Results for: how to write a cover letter
How To Choose Career Mentors
We all have someone we look to for guidance in making choices. In our career choices, it’s a good idea to have a mentor; someone we can trust to give good advice. But how do you determine who is going to be the best mentor for you? Have they followed their own advice? If not,… Read more »
Is A DIY Resume A Good Idea?
We live in a time when you can find all kinds of Do-It-Yourself advice for pretty much anything you could pay someone to do for you. Sometimes, it actually is a good idea to do something yourself, but the trick is to be honest about it. If you are thinking of writing your own resume,… Read more »
Tips For Your First Resume
An entry-level resume is the beginning of your career, so you might think you don’t have much to offer. You couldn’t be more wrong! Many things are part of the assets you offer to a potential employer, and work history is just one of them; an important part, but not the only part. Do your… Read more »
The Top Reason Professional Resumes Are Effective
There are many reasons why those seeking better jobs choose a professional resume service, but the biggest reason is simple: you aren’t trying to write your resume all by yourself. When you do things all by yourself, you are limited to your own experience and perspective. I’m not saying your experience and perspective are bad… Read more »
When NOT To Use A Resume
If you are looking for an easy way out of creating a resume you are out of luck. You will need a resume for practically everything, including a promotion within your own company. While it will be different for every company, most will require a resume of some sort. Even for entry-level positions. This means… Read more »
Job Hunting and Taxes
Should I Pay For a Professional Resume?
We all recognize how important it is to make a good first impression when applying for a job. The way your resume looks, the content that it contains, and the way that it is presented to a potential employer could be the difference between getting your resume read, or tossed into the trash. If you… Read more »