Everybody has an opinion about your resume. The recruiter who contacted you about a job. The HR screener. Your spouse and family members. Especially your network—the colleagues, co-workers, and contacts you have reached out to as you begin your search for a new job. How do you know what to believe, who to believe, and …
While your career marketing materials may not read like a thriller or a witty novel, neither should they put your readers to sleep. Take a hard look at your documents and see if they are guilty of any of these writing flaws—Snoozers, Yawners, or Sleepers—that do exactly the opposite of what you want to happen: …
You’re busy. Or you’re impatient. You never felt a compelling need. Whatever the reason, you’ve resisted a complete makeover of your LinkedIn profile. I get it! It can be quite a task. But if you’re willing to invest just a few minutes, you can make a substantial difference in the readability and effectiveness of your …