When we review an executive resume at Blue Sky Resumes, we’re not first looking at formatting. We’re not counting bullet points. And we’re not immediately scanning for keywords. We’re asking one simple question: Does this leader know what they’re targeting? Not just a job title.Not just “something in tech” or “a broader leadership role.” But […]
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Most resumes don’t fail because they’re poorly written. They fail because they’re honest in the wrong way. They document: But they don’t answer the question hiring leaders actually care about: Why you — for this role — right now? That’s where most resumes break down. A Resume Is Not a Career History Many professionals approach
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There are some key principles to good resume writing that everyone should follow but creative professionals have some special challenges and opportunities. In this article, I’ll explain what they are and provide 5 tips for developing a really effective resume – one that recruiters can’t resist. Creative Resume Tip #1: Remember it’s a Business Yes,
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I love doing research on the Internet and I frequently direct my clients to job relevant resources on the web. But for certain research, you just can’t beat the public library. Some of the best research tools online are fee based, but candidates can gain access to these same resources in book form at their
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If you want to work at a non-profit, the chances are you are committed to making a difference. After all, you’re not in it for the money! Showing this passion is important when writing your resume, but it’s just as important to demonstrate that you can make an impact. Non-profits are generally working to support
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As a technology professional you have many of the same challenges as everyone else when it comes to writing your resume. But you also face some special issues that apply to you whether you’re in development, IT or some other technical role. I’d like to talk about those issues here, and outline the best way
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To understand the impact that a strong resume can have, take a moment to put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager who needs to fill a position. Let’s call our manager Harry. Harry desperately wants to make the right decision. After all his team is understaffed, his workload keeps mounting and he seems
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If you dislike job interviews, you’re definitely not alone. Many people are uncomfortable with the uncertainty of the interview situation. The good news is that you can eliminate a lot of this uncertainty by using a common interview technique to your advantage. I’m referring to the technique of behavioral interviewing, which simply means that interviewers
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The goal of the interview is to showcase your accomplishments while developing a relationship with the hiring manager. The quality of the relationship hinges on the job seeker’s ability to build credibility for their candidacy and effectively gain the hiring manager’s trust. Despite this, many job seekers continue to “spin” their responses to interview questions.
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Many people think that networking during a job search means calling everyone you know and asking them for a job. They associate networking with being pushy, overbearing, and an overall pest. People often shy away from networking because they don’t want to be labeled as this type of person. But research shows that 70-80% of
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