Résumé No – Gos: Rethink Your Last Line
For the tens of you keeping track, we’ve been talking about how the Law of Primacy and Recency applies to resume layout. People remember best what they read first and […]
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Résumé No – Gos: Ditch the Objective Statement
Last week we introduced the Law of Primacy and Recency, which tells us people remember best what they read first and what they read last. Therefore, first and last are […]
Résumé No-Go’s: What NOT to Put at the End of Your Résumé
In this week’s episode of Résumé No-Go’s, let’s talk about the Law of Primacy and Recency. The Law of Primacy and Recency tells us that people remember best what they […]
Résumé No-Go’s: Press Delete
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Résumé No-Go: The Wrong Email Address with Mandi Stanley, CSP
On this week’s episode of Résumé No-Go’s, let’s give your contact information an executive-level edit. Today, we’re updating immature email addresses. A modern professional resume is no place for your […]
Before you click send: Watch this!
We’ve spent the past several weeks looking at résumé-writing best practices and advice for cover letters. But, what about the résumé non-starters? What are some résumé turnoffs that immediately result […]
Before You Hit Send: Avoid This Résumé Mistake with Mandi Stanley, CSP
We’ve spent the past several weeks looking at résumé-writing best practices and advice for cover letters. But, what about the résumé non-starters? What are some résumé turnoffs that immediately result […]
RÉSUMÉ TURNOFFS
Recently I interviewed several clients and colleagues in HR about today’s competitive job market and what stands out to them when they receive an applicant’s résumé. What I ended up […]
Grammar Icks
This week I’m hopping on the latest social trend—“Icks.” I’m contributing “Grammar Icks” just for fun. For instance, the word “fridge” has always made me cringe. “Refrigerator” doesn’t have a […]
Cover Letter Tips!
If your cover letter simply repeats the information on your résumé, then you’re doing it wrong. Rather, use your cover letter as an opportunity to tell the story behind your […]
