Writing a resume is tough. After all, getting it wrong could spell the end of your dreams. But in trying to avoid making a bad impression, most people make a very dangerous mistake. I call it the conformity trap and it can kill your chances of getting the job you deserve. The truth is that …
The Deadly Resume Trap that Stops Most of Us Reaching Our True Potential Read More »
Have you noticed how often product marketers use testimonials? It’s very rare to find a website that doesn’t include rave reviews from clients. And remember those toothpaste ads that used to claim “9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste?” Marketers do this because they know how effective testimonials can be. After all, if they …
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Does your resume start with an objective? A description of what you want out of your next position? If so, ask yourself why. Is the resume objective there because you think that’s the most effective way to start, or is it simply there because that’s what you’ve seen other people do? In truth most people …
The Resume Objective: Why It Needs to Go the Way of the Dodo Read More »
As a resume writer you tend to run up against the same issues on a regular basis. One of the most common challenges is working with a client who has a very diverse background, or who has taken a career detour. This is perfectly possible to address, but every now and then, I work with …
That’s Really Interesting … Now Take it off Your Resume Read More »
Everyone tells you that it’s important to start your resume with a powerful introduction that makes a strong first impression … “you only have 20 seconds” goes the standard advice. And it’s true. Employers are busy and they get hundreds of resumes for most positions which means standing out is vital. But how do you …
One of the things that makes Blue Sky a little different is that we make our clients work hard. Some people think that hiring a resume company should be a way to take a nasty task off their plates. “I hate resume writing,” the thinking goes, “and if I pay someone, I don’t have to …
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Of all the questions we get asked, this has to be one of the most common. For some reason, resume length is one of those things lots of people have a firm opinion on, but – to be honest – few have any real basis for that opinion. For example, there are many people who …
Of all the questions we get asked, this has to be one of the most common. For some reason, resume length is one of those things lots of people have a firm opinion on, but – to be honest – few have any real basis for that opinion. For example, there are many people who …
I’m taking an art class at the moment and one of the lessons being drummed into us is that what you leave out of a painting or drawing is just as important as what you include. Take the Van Gogh landscape to the left. There will have been all kinds of details that Van Gogh …
Resume Writing: It’s All About What You Leave Out Read More »
Today’s post is a guest post by Troy Lilly, who penned this after taking my free resume writing course and experiencing the transformative power of a strong resume. It’s my hope that his experience will inspire you all to do the same …. Louise Fletcher I had to write about your free resume course online. …
