Category Archives: Resume Tips

4 tips to put Sales 101 into your resume

This post speaks to the basics of Sales and Marketing 101, and why these basics are crucial pieces of your resume. Yes, the subject’s been covered by others many times before. It will be covered again, I have no doubt. So why now? Why by me? Because every week I talk to people who tell…

10 tips to beat writer’s block with your resume

If you are writing your own resume, it can be a frustrating task, to say the least. Even if you are confident in your writing abilities and how you want to sell yourself in print, sometimes writer’s block looms like an unwelcomed cloud on an otherwise bright day. Here are 10 tips to get those…

Are you hiding a great story in your job search?

Sometimes being stuck in your job search can be traced back to what you are hiding—sometimes from others; sometimes from yourself. Sometimes from fear of not knowing how you will be perceived or fit in. If any of this is familiar ground, you might find this post helpful. Annie’s hidden story I got a call…

Easing stay-at-home parents’ return to work

Going back to work can be hard for stay-at-home parents, particularly for those who’ve been out of the workforce for several years. If you’ve been home with your children and are now or soon ready to return to work, this post might help you bound back in with more confidence and direction! Keep your network…

Impress employers with this 1 compelling tool.

A smart job seeker in today’s economy has the opportunity to create and use an innovative, powerful communication tool in job transition. It can be sent along with your resume and cover letter. Here’s how to use it to maximize your results! Think about the books you read Grab a few of your favorite books….