Resume

September 27, 2022 Julie Shenkman

All Your Questions About the Skills Section on Your Resume Are Answered

Writing a resume to only include the important things is hard and the first thing we tend to cut is the skills section. But wait! Your skills section on your resume isn’t something to give up, instead, the skills you’re

July 12, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Use Consistent Keywords to Strengthen Your Brand in Your Resume and Social Profiles

Looking for an easy way to build your brand? A quick tweak on your resume and social media profiles can open the door for more opportunities. This strategy helps you connect with people that NEED someone like you. Here is

May 19, 2022 Andrea Scheffler

How To Show Off Your Soft Skills When Applying to A Job

To secure that dream job you’ve had your eye on, you’ll need to champion and exemplify all your unique skills and experiences that make you a qualified candidate. Skills can be separated into two distinct categories: hard and soft. Hard

February 8, 2022 Andrea Scheffler

How Far Back in Time Should Your Resume Go?

Ah, the good ol’ job hunt. If you’re making a career change soon and plan to dive into the world of applications and interviews, you’ll need to write or update your resume to include your latest and greatest accomplishments. This

April 8, 2021 Julie Shenkman

The Role Transferable Skills Play In A Successful Job Search

Transferable skills are something most applicants overlook when creating their resume or reading a job posting. Even though it’s important to include niche skills such as specific software proficiency, transferable skills are equally as important. Most people overlook their transferable

February 9, 2021 Julie Shenkman

Love the Job You’re With

“And if you can’t be with the one you love honey, love the one you’re with.” Stephen Stills wrote these lyrics for his self-titled album in 1970. What does this have to do with your job search? Everything! Finding a

October 27, 2020 Julie Shenkman

3 Ways to Avoid Burnout During the Job Search

Job searching can be a job itself, and not necessarily a good one. There’s no pay, benefits, stability, or work life balance. It’s also thankless. There will be no one to offer assurances that your work is appreciated, or even

August 27, 2020 Julie Shenkman

Resume Tips for Career Changers

So, you’re ready to try something new and shake up your career! What’s next? Before you do anything else, you must first stop and ask yourself, “What should I do with my resume?” It is a question that is critically

June 2, 2020 Julie Shenkman

Why A Tailored Resume is Crucial to The Job Search Process

You have painstakingly crafted your resume to show all of your wonderful and marketable qualities in the most comprehensive way possible. You’ve checked for errors and completeness. You’re done! Right? Unfortunately, no. If you want to really help yourself stand

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August 18, 2016 Julie Shenkman

3 Reasons Why You Hate Updating Your Resume

Often times I talk to job seekers who mention that one of the things they hate doing most when searching for a job is updating their resume. In fact, one of these fine people once told me that they’d rather