Resume 101: Objective Statements vs Branding Statements

If it has been a while since your last job search, you might be surprised to learn that an objective statement is no longer an essential part of the standard resume. A stable of the past, objective statements are now considered to be bulky space-fillers that keep hiring managers from quickly reading the important sections […]

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4 Quick Ways to Declutter Your Resume

You have a few brief moments to grab the attention of a person reading your resume before it lands in the rejection pile. In fact, the average amount of time a person initially spends reviewing your resume is a mere 6 seconds. With such a short window of time to leave a lasting impression, it’s […]

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Don’t Freak Out When You Need It – Update Your Resume Now!

Unless you’re actively searching for a new job, you probably haven’t touched – let alone looked at – your resume since your last interview. You’re comfortable, you’re earning good money and you’re happy. Why even bother updating your resume? Unfortunately, no one can predict the future. You never know when the CEO of an exciting […]

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