A great resume will get you a new job, right? Wrong! Even the best resume format won’t get you the job, but a great resume will get you an interview. And once you get the interview, the rest is up to you. When applying for jobs, your resume will be just one of the hundreds, […]
Whether you’re planning your future or changing careers, annual salary is an essential consideration. Managers who have the skills to complete projects successfully will always garner higher salaries. Healthcare professionals and managers who lead information technology or information security departments can also demand higher salaries as they gain experience and expertise. These career sectors are […]
Landing a job is rarely easy unless you have a contact on the inside, and trying to figure out what your potential employer wants to see on your resume can be a stressful guessing game that no one wants to play. Even if you’re unsure what exactly the employer is looking for, some things will […]
Cover letters are a challenge to write for two reasons. The first being that we rarely write letters anymore. Quick emails, messages, and comments are crafted, drafted, and sent by the dozens. But complete letters with full paragraphs and formal sign offs? It’s been a while. How long should a cover letter be in a world […]
If your resume were a book, your resume objective would be the blurb on the cover flap. Usually just a few sentences long, it’s a short summary intended to capture the attention of the reader. Whereas a book’s blurb might set the scene for the story or give a sneak peek into the plot, a resume […]