If you’re wondering “Is my resume too short?” I’m guessing you’re in one of two situations. Either: (a) Somebody told you a resume has to be a single page, but you have more to say about yourself. Or, (b) It’s less than a page, probably because you’re fairly new to your career. Let’s examine each [continue reading…]
Can you put your citizenship on a resume? Testimonials? Hobbies? If it makes you look good, there’s usually a good way to include it.
[continue reading...]How can you get employers to actually read your resume, not just glance at it? By making it highly readable.
By “readability” I don’t mean making it easier for applicant tracking systems, although that is an important topic. I’m talking about making your resume easier and more enjoyable for a human being to read.
[continue reading...]Does your resume seem to disappear as soon as it leaves your computer? Do employers ghost you after interviews? Maybe it’s time for a checkup: What’s wrong with your job search?
[continue reading...]Have you ever wondered whether to leave your location off your resume because you want to work virtually? Or how to show that you’re “remote-ready”? In this post I’ll describe how to write a resume for a remote job–in a way that gets you the interview. Should I include my location? What you include in [continue reading…]