How Far Back Should Your Resume Go?

How far back should your resume go? A resume with far more years of experience than needed can invite age discrimination or make a job seeker look overqualified.

Simplistic, one-size-fits-all answers like “go back 5 years” or “10 years” aren’t helpful, because your resume and job search aren’t like anyone else’s.

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Are LinkedIn Recommendations Important and Useful?

Are LinkedIn recommendations important? My answer is a resounding Yes! In the podcast linked below, fellow job search coach Marc Miller and I explain exactly how these comments from your contacts can power your job search in many ways, by… …providing clear evidence of crucial soft skills that are hard to prove otherwise, …improving your [continue reading…]

5 Resume Tips for Older Job Seekers to Avoid Age Discrimination

Wondering how to write your resume to avoid age discrimination? You may be pleasantly surprised by what a difference you can make with some smart formatting and attention to details.

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Preferred Name vs. Legal Name on a Resume, and Other Quandaries

Should you put your legal or preferred name on your resume? Does it matter how you name the file? The choices you make send a message.

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What to Put in Your LinkedIn Headline When Unemployed

In this post you’ll learn what to put in your LinkedIn headline when unemployed, and more. I think the answers will surprise you.

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