Asking for Feedback to Improve Your Resume

Asking for Feedback to Improve Your Resume

Sometimes it can be hard to critique your own resume. You’re intimately familiar with what it says and what you mean. To you, why you’re the best candidate is abundantly clear. However, to others, it may not be. Gathering feedback from others can be a great way to...
Dealing with Employment Gaps on Your Resume

Dealing with Employment Gaps on Your Resume

Many people used to view gaps in employment as a kiss of death. An obstacle that meant their job search would be even more difficult. However, in today’s society – especially after the downturn of the economy in 2008 – having an employment gap is not that unusual. In...
3 Ways Your Cover Letter is Missing the Mark

3 Ways Your Cover Letter is Missing the Mark

Your cover letter is a valuable part of your job application package. It is an opportunity to present yourself in a more personal and casual way than your resume. Instead of short, concise bullet points, you can tell more of a story. However, that does not mean that...
Polishing Up Your Resume for the New Year

Polishing Up Your Resume for the New Year

Another year is quickly winding down. That means 2018 is almost here. Whether you’re in the midst of a job search, getting ready to start looking come January, or content with your current job, the New Year is a great time to update your resume. It’s always good to...