Age discrimination, unfortunately, is a fact of life for experienced job seekers. However, there is more you can do to make yourself seem modern, relevant, and qualified for the jobs you want than simply dying your hair or updating your wardrobe. [Read more…] about Does your resume make you look old?
4 mistakes you may be making on your resume
Hiring managers see thousands upon thousands of resumes every year. That’s why job seekers have to stand out in a crowd if they are harboring any hope they’ll be hired. [Read more…] about 4 mistakes you may be making on your resume
How to write your resume
Almost every resume I see reads like a laundry list of “stuff” the person has done at work. The problem is that everyone applying for the job you seek probably has a similar list of “stuff.” What makes you stand out? [Read more…] about How to write your resume
Common job seeker resume mistakes
What are the most common mistakes on job-seeker resumes? As one of Quintessential Careers Career Masterminds, I contributed responses to several of the questions they asked as part of their anniversary celebration. [Read more…] about Common job seeker resume mistakes
Your resume is not (only) about you!
One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is thinking their resume is about THEM. They want to wax eloquent about all of the things they’ve done (the laundry list) and hate to leave out a single thing. Take a few steps back… [Read more…] about Your resume is not (only) about you!