Very frequently we have clients come to us asking about having a functional resume written. Most often, after discussing the reasons why they may want a functional resume, we advise the client against one. While a functional resume can be beneficial and effective in some situations, you must be very strategic and think carefully about
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Creative Resume Designs: Easy Ways To Sharpen Your Competitive Edge
June 6, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingShould you consider creative resume designs to get attention in a crowded job market? We’ve all heard the saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Not a day goes by when I don't feel the need to remind clients of this truth. This is especially important in your job search,
3 Key Elements to Writing an Irresistible Resume That Gets Results
May 16, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingWould you benefit from guidance on how to write a resume? If you've been struggling to write your resume, you know how incredibly challenging it can be. The clients who come to us for our professional resume writing services describe hour after frustrating hour of trying to figure out the proper format and find just
The Graduating Students’ Guide To Writing a Killer Resume
April 14, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingDo you need ideas on how to write a resume for a student? Look no further. If you are a new graduate or soon-to-be-graduate who will be entering the job market, you may be a bit anxious. While it had looked for a few weeks that the unemployment rates were improving, as I write this
Why a Resume Template Could Bring Your Job Search to a Screeching Halt
April 11, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingIn the course of managing my resume writing practice, prospective clients often send me their existing resumes as an aid in providing a quote for our services in writing a new resume. The vast majority of these client-submitted resumes are ineffective and contain any number of problems, including grammatical errors, inappropriate information, outdated sections, and
Job Search Tips: How to Sell Yourself to Hiring Managers
April 7, 2011 – Posted in: Job Search Techniques Resume WritingWith hundreds of thousands of people looking for jobs and the employment situation as competitive as it has been for decades, finding a job is not easy. More people are applying for each job opening than ever. And the rivalry among highly qualified candidates is tough. So, being the “right” person for the job does
Revive your Resume Tip #5: A Simple 5-Step System to Dramatically Improve you Resume Results
March 30, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingListen to the audio: Read the transcript: Hi and welcome back! This is Michelle Dumas, founder and executive director of Distinctive Career Services LLC – the Internet’s premiere resume writing and career marketing specialists. You are listening to the fifth and final audio in my seminar series: Revive Your Resume: A Simple 5-Step System to
Revive Your Resume Tip #4: A Simple 5-Step System To Dramatically Improve Your Resume Results
March 23, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingListen to the audio: Read the transcript: Hi and welcome back! This is Michelle Dumas, founder and executive director of Distinctive Career Services LLC – the Internet’s premiere resume writing and career marketing specialists. You are listening to the fourth audio in my seminar series: Revive Your Resume: A Simple 5-Step System to Dramatically
Revive your Resume Tip #3: A Simple 5-Step System to Dramatically Improve you Resume Results
March 16, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingListen to the audio: Read the transcript: Hi and welcome back! This is Michelle Dumas, founder and executive director of Distinctive Career Services LLC – the Internet’s premiere resume writing and career marketing specialists. You are listening to the third audio in my seminar series: Revive Your Resume: A Simple 5-Step System to Dramatically
Revive Your Resume Tip #2: A Simple 5-Step System To Dramatically Improve Your Resume Results
March 9, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingListen to the audio: Read the transcript: Hi and welcome back! This is Michelle Dumas, founder and executive director of Distinctive Career Services LLC – the Internet’s premiere resume writing and career marketing specialists. You are listening to the second audio in my seminar series: Revive Your Resume: A Simple 5-Step System to Dramatically
Revive your Resume Tip #1: A Simple 5-Step System to Dramatically Improve you Resume Results
March 2, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingListen to the audio: Read the transcript: Hi, I’m Michelle Dumas, founder and executive director of Distinctive Career Services LLC – the Internet’s premiere resume writing and career marketing specialists. Since 1996, I have helped literally thousands of professionals, managers, executives, and emerging executives create personal marketing campaigns that win jobs and marshal challenging career
Resume Help: How to Write A Resume Summary that Gets Results
February 23, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingThese days, a summary section for your resume is almost essential. If you have a resume summary section in your resume, pat yourself on the back. You are definitely on the right track. But how effective is it? When clients come to my firm to have their resume revamped and rewritten, I tend to see
Resume Help: How-To Write A Resume Emphasizing Accomplishments and Gets Results
February 10, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingIf you have gone in search of tutorials on how to write a resume, you know that there is an overabundance of information on the internet, much of it conflicting and much of it from individuals who have no true true expertise in the field. A Google search on the phrase "how to write a
Resume Help: The Difference Rewriting Resume Makes
January 28, 2011 – Posted in: Resume WritingHave you searched the internet looking for resume writing help? Resume writing can be a daunting task and even copywriters, published authors, and other professional writers often draw a blank when the time comes to put their own qualifications on paper. Do you know what employers are looking for in candidates for the positions you
Land a New Job in 2011 – A Checklist of Job Hunting Tips That Will Rejuvenate Your Job Search in the New Year
December 29, 2010 – Posted in: Job Search TechniquesAs we begin 2011, we're seeing signs that the job market is improving. Most everyone agrees that it will be a long, long time before we see a full recovery, but there are a number of indicators that suggest your prospects of landing a new job in 2011 may be better. According to a recent
7 Insider Tips For Resume Writing That Captivates Employers And Generates Interviews
December 1, 2010 – Posted in: Resume WritingResume writing: it is a task that strikes fear in even the most accomplished professionals. The U.S. unemployment rate has been hovering at about 10% for many, many months. At the same time, the economy has been in the grips of one of the worst recessions in many decades. If you are currently in the