Resumes serve as a crucial tool to showcase our abilities when searching for a job. However, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of using overused buzzwords and clichés that can make our resumes bland and unimpressive. Recognizing these overused phrases and finding ways to replace them with more meaningful language is essential

Hey, dear job seekers! Are you ready to dive into a topic that could make or break your job-hunting game? We’re talking about the not-so-fantastic world of generic resumes. You know, those one-size-fits-all resumes that might seem like a time-saver, but in reality, are a ticket to the “sea of sameness.”  Here’s why:   While

Formatting. It’s one of those little things many of us don’t really think about or pay attention to when we’re writing our resumes. We just hit “enter”, double-space here and there, add some bullets or fancy arrows and hit send. But finding a job is a competition and the little things matter. Standing out isn’t

Every part of your resume is important.    Except the section about your “Hobbies”. Employers don’t care that you enjoy knitting at night or playing Xtreme Frisbee. Remove it!   But the rest of it is usually necessary, with some debate on Objective and References.   But there are two sections of your resume that

When I first started looking for a job, I thought that just sending out fancy emails with my resume would do the trick. But boy, was I wrong! Most companies didn’t even bother responding, and the few who did sent me rejection letters. It was so frustrating, and I found myself blaming everyone and everything

Have you ever come across a resume that made you cringe? As recruiters and resume writers, we have seen our fair share of bad resumes, and we know firsthand how frustrating it can be for both job seekers and hiring managers. A bad resume can be a major turnoff for potential employers and can ultimately

When it comes to resumes, people always say to get more creative or put every single experience on there. But let’s be real, too many emojis won’t impress anyone, and irrelevant experiences won’t help you land the job. You need a balance between design and strategic writing. But how to achieve that? Don’t stress, we’ve

Masters of the Universe. That’s what author Tom Wolfe called Wall Street Traders in his iconic novel ”The Bonfire of the Vanities”. And its true! Financial experts can make or break a company. Are you ready to make your mark in this highly competitive but massively profitable industry? Then you need to find the right key words

It’s essential to include technical skills on your resume. Now you may ask, what are technical skills? Technical skills — also known as hard skills — are the abilities and knowledge needed to perform specific job duties. These skills are often used in many fields such as programming, data analysis and graphic design. They’re highly valued by

Headlines and intros. We see, hear and read them everyday. On the news, on the web, in our emails, out and about on billboards and signs. They’re everywhere. Headlines and intros (or slogans) are so prevalent we’ve become desensitized to them. To get our attention, they have to be really good… and relevant! This is

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