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What to Include in Your Resume

Writing your resume can be tricky, particularly if you've had a long career or achieved a lot in each of your positions. Many people find it hard to know what to include in their resumes. Including all your history could result in a long and drawn-out resume. It takes only seconds for hiring managers to view a resume, and if yours is too robust, it will probably be added to the no pile. Your resume should be no more than two pages. So how do you pair down all your experience? Here are a few things we've used when writing resumes for our clients. First, we research job postings focusing on positions similar to what that client is targeting and looking for the commonalities. Various companies look for other things, but there are always common themes across all job postings. Once identified, our resume writers get to work on creating a resume to show off [...]

What to Include in Your Resume2021-03-02T21:00:54-06:00

How Far Back Should a Resume Go?

One of the top questions our professional resume writers get from job seekers is, "how far back should a resume go?" Maybe you spent years building your career, and you have a lot of experience you want to have on your resume. Just because you have decades of experience doesn't mean you need to list every position you've had. Your resume should be a carefully crafted document tailored to the specific job you are looking for. That means you should only include your qualifications, skills, and experience to help you land that position. It's not necessary to have an extensive list of your professional life. How far back should your resume go? Your resume should go back only 10 to 15 years in terms of work experience. This keeps your resume extremely relevant for recruiters and employers. Your resume's experience section should always pass the "5-second resume test" regarding relevance. Let's pretend you are the [...]

How Far Back Should a Resume Go?2021-03-02T18:38:34-06:00

Searching For A Job During COVID-19

Do you want a new job but worried about changing paths during a pandemic? Your perfect career is out there, even during these uncertain times. Below are some fundamental steps you can take to get started. These steps will help you weed out all the noise and get you to your career faster. Search for jobs that suit you The first step is to identify your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write out all the things you're good at and support them with examples from your past employment. Once you've completed the list, look online, and search for job listings. Job board platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor allow you to search using keywords to find a job that matches your skillset. Fine-tune your resume Once you've found an ideal match, the next step is to refresh your resume. Add your most recent job experience and reference your critical responsibilities within that position to bring value to [...]

Searching For A Job During COVID-192023-03-07T10:29:19-06:00

Balancing Work and School During COVID-19

Covid-19 has been rising across the nation, leaving most schools to decide to reopen virtually this fall while workers continue to work remotely. It may be difficult for working parents to strike a balance juggling the demands of parenting while meeting requirements at work. Managing projects and sticking to deadlines is hard enough, let alone try doing it while also tending to children who are schooling from home. Setting boundaries is essential to be successful when schools reopen virtually. Create a schedule to plan your days ahead of time. Write out when to start your workday, and when you can take breaks to help your child(ren) with their schooling. It will require some planning, self-discipline, and practical time management skills. The key to making back-to-school and working remote successful is to develop a support system and to set reasonable expectations with your boss, your child(ren), and educators at school. If you can, try to get [...]

Balancing Work and School During COVID-192020-07-30T17:39:13-06:00

Returning to Work During COVID-19

  With businesses gearing up to reopen, employers are figuring out how to navigate through this uncertain time and create a new normal for all their employees. You might be feeling excited to be getting back to work or to apply for a new job in one of the high demand industries, it's essential to be prepared to experience some changes.  Most employers are asking employees to do a temperature check before coming into the building to work. Employees are advised to stay home if they feel any hint of illness. Many businesses will have restrictions on the number of patrons allowed in the building at a time, requiring masks, and asking people to maintain a safe distance of 6 feet from each other. Offices may install plexiglass shields between desks, especially if the workspace is traditionally open. There will possibly be fewer in-person meetings and limits to the number of employees allowed in a [...]

Returning to Work During COVID-192020-05-05T16:53:15-06:00
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