“Fail Spectacularly—When it comes to writing a resume, feel free to take risks—just make sure they’re the right ones.” So says Jen Weigel in the Chicago Tribune, who… Wait a tic. “Fail Spectacularly?” “Feel free to take risks?” This sounds… familiar. I wonder who she used as her expert… (Spoiler alert: It was ME.) If [...]
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The final word about what your résumé needs to be: “The accomplishments of your life, outlined briefly on a few pages, as they relate to what you want to do (i.e., the Next Logical Step in your professional development).”
This video highlights two things every great resume must do; four things every cover letter must do, and one thing—yes, just one—thing that you must absolutely avoid in an interview if you want to have a chance at winning that job away from others.
Looking for a job? First time job seeker? That resume of yours may get you an audience, but it won’t close the deal for you. Especially in today’s market, you need the tools to go from opportunity to job. And that means knowing the following: “Industry experience required” Nothing in a job posting is more [...]
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