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Which Resume Is Right For You?
As the saying goes – there’s more than one way to skin a cat. The same can be said for resumes. Different circumstances call for different resume types. So which is the best for you? Chronological Functional or Skills-based Combination What’s the Difference? Simply put – focus area. Each resume type focuses on a different…
Read MoreTop Resume Writing Tips of 2019
When writing a resume, it’s sometimes easy to get carried away and overlook the basics. With 2020 only three months away, now’s a great time to review your resume to ensure a solid foundation for the new year. Update the Basics Make sure your address and personal information are up-to-date and accurate. While you’re at…
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: What is a Letter of Interest?
Have you ever heard of the hidden job market? It’s all the career opportunities that are not publicly advertised. How do you land a hidden job? If you’ve never heard of the opportunities, how do you know they’re available? Simple! You ask using a letter of interest.
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: 5 Colorful Resume Templates
Do you want to stand out in a crowded pool of applicants? While the content of your resume is the surest way to make a statement, the overall design ultimately makes the first impression. Get your next boss’ attention with these FREE creative resume templates from Canva.
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: 5 Stylish Resume Designs
We’re all familiar with the plain-jane resume templates found in Word. Unfortunately, since we’re all familiar with them, using them increases your chances of having a resume that looks like everybody else’s. If you want your resume to stand out among the thousands of other pages of single columns and Times New Roman, check…
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: Resumes — When to Update, and When to Start Over!
As your professional career advances, so do the number of professional accomplishments. Over time, this can translate to many different job titles, and ultimately, a decision between continuing to update your resume as it currently stands and starting over again. Which option should you choose?
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: How to Spice Up Your Plain Jane Resume
Watch as The Futur’s Chris Do and Jose Caballer review everyday resumes and offer advice on how they can be improved.
Read MoreHow Good Does Your Resume Look?
This is the second in a series of articles highlighting principles for writing a sparkling resume. Each article presents one or more keys to creating a professional and effective resume that generates interviews. How Resumes are Read Resumes are rarely read. Resumes are first scanned, usually by HR (Human Resources) or the internal recruiter. Resumes…
Read MoreDon't Worry About the “One-Page Resume Rule”
Contrary to what your college professor said, the one-page resume rule is a myth. Contrary to what your college professor said, the one-page resume rule is a myth. Unfortunately, many listen to this outdated advice and devise ways to cram a complete professional history into one sheet. So much so that most job seekers expand…
Read MoreWhat Do You Think About Lying on Your Resume?
It is tempting to put little white lies on your resume. These might include overstating your knowledge of required software (“If they call me, I’ll teach myself over the weekend”), a certification (“They’ll never go through all that trouble to find out”) or extending dates at a former employer (“They can’t find out. The company…
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