It should not come as a surprise to college students that good jobs do not just fall into someone’s lap. The students who receive the best job offers have earned them. Therefore, it is important to understand that the term “earned” means that the student’s performance has been consistently good throughout the college years. It does not mean a last minute flurry of improved performance near the end of the senior year.Empl...

With over a decade of experience writing resumes and with credentials from the most respected professional associations, I have specialized knowledge that I put to work on every resume. Today, I share some resume secrets that I have accumulated over the years.Resumes are marketing documents. Your resume is first an honest record of your past employment; but it is also a marketing document. Just like any product brochure, it...

Unemployment is dropping as the economy continues to recover from the Great Recession but careerists must be well prepared to be competitive for top positions. From resume preparation to networking strategies, the job search has changed significantly and understanding the new normal is essential for your success.Career Cast, created by Adicio, is a job search portal that offers extensive local, niche and national job listin...

When reading a resume, recruiters or hiring managers are less concerned with how long it is than whether they are getting the information they need quickly and accurately. Therefore, it is a big mistake to load your resume with information that recruiters and hiring managers do not need.For example, they do not need:Your philosophy of life. Unless you are applying for a position at a religious organization or a political or...

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from college! Some of you will be going on to graduate school but a majority of you will be looking for the first full-time job in your chosen career. Here are some tips and warnings that will help you toward interviews and ultimately a successful career.1. Highlight any work, volunteer, or leadership activity. Never dismiss part-time positions, even if they are not in your field,...

With over a decade of experience writing resumes and with credentials from the most respected professional associations, I have specialized knowledge that I put to work on every resume. Today, I share some resume secrets that I have accumulated over the years.Resumes are marketing documents. Your resume is first an honest record of your past employment; but it is also a marketing document. Just like any product brochure, it...

People change jobs often throughout life.The average person born in the latter years of the baby boom (1957-1964) held 11.7 jobs from age 18 to age 48, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.While there are different methods used when attempting to find a job, gaining new employment when you are already employed may be especially tough.What behavior types are “reasonable” and when are you “going too far?” While yo...

Everyone is emailing resumes these days—but are they doing it correctly? Here are a few rules to follow when you are emailing your resume.Send your resume in the format requested in the job posting. Usually this will be Word or .txt format (not .pdf unless specifically requested).Make sure you are using the correct email address. If you make any mistake in the recipient’s address, the email will not arrive—and you may not b...

What if I said most executive resumes that cross my desk don’t share a leadership philosophy — although they should!Why they should? Your leadership philosophy offers a window into your executive character, work ethic, personal principles, and leadership approach. When you offer a defined leadership philosophy, it means you are crystal clear about the value and culture you will bring to an organization.A leadership philoso...

Resumes have evolved over the decades. Figuring out what to include in your resume today can be confusing. Deciphering the contradictions made by experts can be overwhelming. As an executive, you may approach this challenge as you would other issues in business: listen to the experts, identify what would work for you, and make an informed decision.What should you leave out of a resume in 2016? Five key things:Objective. Pro...