“Conventional wisdom” says that hiring slows down in the summer and during holiday periods. Why? Vacations and long weekends can cause hiring to stall because critical decision-makers are out of the office. At the same time, remaining staff can be overloaded with higher priorities. But don’t let your job search cool down! Keep things moving …
Yesterday I met someone who said, “I didn’t know resume writing was a real profession.” Granted, he’s a medical professional (doctor) so probably uses a traditional CV and also has not been an active job seeker for a few decades. I used to get this reaction when I first started in this profession, more than …
Perhaps the one clear, consistent, and constant piece of advice about resume writing is: You must highlight your accomplishments. And if you read the average resume, you are bound to see bullet points all over the place, touting so-called accomplishments. Great, you think! Here’s a template for writing about my achievements! The problem? A lot of resumes …