Best Things First: 7 Resume Summary Tips for Instant Impact

A recruiter looking a resume makes a decision within seconds. What do you want them to notice right away? Put it at the top. Follow these seven resume summary tips for instant impact.

How to Get Lots of Connections on LinkedIn

In last week’s post I explored the question, “What’s a Good Number of LinkedIn Connections?” and the benefits of having “lots!” This week I’ll give some tips on how to easily build up to a large network that supports your goals for networking and professional visibility.

Now maybe you’re thinking, “I want quality, not just quantity.” Agreed. And on LinkedIn, quantity tends to lead to quality.

What’s a Good Number of LinkedIn Connections?

The standard answer is “it depends,” but for most job seekers I think a good number of LinkedIn connections is “lots.” How many is “lots,” and what will that do for you? Read on.

Testimonials in Your Resume #2: The Blurb Block

Social proof can be your job search superpower! If you’ve read my previous post on using testimonials in your resume, you’ve discovered that a well chosen LinkedIn recommendation, customer kudo or glowing quote from a performance evaluation can boost the appeal and credibility of your resume. Here’s an additional innovation: the blurb block.

How to Get Useful Resume Feedback

Is your resume really impressive? How can you find out? This post suggests useful – and not-so-good – ways to get resume feedback, resume reviews and other help to build a resume that gets you hired.