Cover Letters & Resumes
Does Your Resume Pass This Five-Point Checklist?
By Joe Turner
As the economy has worsened and millions of job seekers are
chasing after fewer and fewer jobs, what...It's A Sales Letter, Not A Cover Letter
By Bob Roth
When college students are instructed to create a cover letter,
they are receiving bad advice. Letters...10 Things To Avoid In Your Cover Letter
By Heather Eagar
Like it or not, your cover letter is the first document
that creates an impression about you (good or...15 Items for Your Resume "To Do" List
By Barbara Safani
Do you want to create a more “user friendly” resume
to submit to recruiters and hiring...21 Ways to Improve Your Resume
By Robin Ryan
Your resume is critical to your job search success. It
must be a highly effective resumé to capture...5 Insider Tips You Must Know for Writing Your Executive Resume
By Laura Smith-Proulx
If you’re an executive searching for your next
opportunity in today’s hotly competitive market,...5 Resume Tips: Do What Most Job Seekers Don't
By Heather Eagar
When it comes to writing a great resume, there are no hard
and fast rules or specific formats that you...5 Ways Your Cover Letter Says, "I Don't Want This Job"
By Heather Eagar
Cover letters can be a great way to get employers to notice you.
Of course you always want to send one...Alternate resume format may be the key to a successful job hunt
By Joan Lloyd
Dear Joan:
I have worked contract assignments for the last seven years,
which gave me the flexibility...Avoid the Top Five Resume Mistakes
By Deborah Walker
Over the years as a recruiter and career coach, I’ve
seen the consequences of poorly written
resumes. Unfortunately,...Avoid The Top Ten Resume Mistakes
By Peter Newfield
You're sitting at your desk, the coffee is cold, and you
decide that your boss has annoyed you for the...Avoid the Top Three Cover Letter Mistakes
By Deborah Walker
As a career coach and professional resume writer, I'm often
asked "How important are cover letters to...Avoiding Resume Quick Sand
By Heather Eagar
There’s probably nothing more frustrating than getting
your resume all “prettied up”...Baby Boomers, Beware! Donââ¬â¢t Let Your Resume Date You!
By Deborah Walker
If you’re a job seeker of the Baby Boom generation, you
may be feeling a little left out by the...Back to Basics
By Kimberly Schneiderman
In this time of corporate upheaval, economic downturn, and
general uneasiness, many job seekers...Choosing the Right Resume Format
By Jason Kay
If you learned to write a resume more than 10 years ago, you may
be thinking, “I didn’t know...Components of a Winning Resume
By Peter Newfield
WHAT IS A RESUME SUPPOSED TO DO?
It’s NOT to get you a job. It’s to get you a phone
call...Conduct reference check on resume & career service companies
By Joan Lloyd
Dear Joan:
I have two master's degrees, one in Psychology and the other a
MBA.
With strong encouragement...Cover Letter Blunders
By Heather Eagar
As you sit down to write your cover letter, do you ever stop and
think, "Who the heck is going to read...Cover Letter Help - Writing Errors To Avoid
By Teena Rose
To ensure you’re always using an effective cover letter,
let’s review the letter’s...Cover Letter Openings
By Kimberly Schneiderman
Cover Letters are an important part of the job seeking process
that, when used effectively, will give...Cover Letter Writing - Tips for Writing Persuasive Cover Letters
By Nimish Thakkar
There is so much talk about writing a perfect resume, but many
job seekers don’t pay much attention...Cover Letter... Don't Sweat It
By Barbara Wulf
Writing a cover letter to accompany a resume, for some,
can conjure up bad memories from high school...Crafting a Resume for a Non-Profit Organization
By Jason Kay
Non-profit agencies do a lot of good work—whether raising
money for sick children or finding happy...Creating a Passionate Cover Letter
By Heather Eagar
Are you applying for a new job but are not thrilled about the
work it might entail? You may be seeking...Creating the Right Resume for the Right Job
By Heather Eagar
So you’ve recently started searching for jobs in your
field and have discovered an opening that...Creating Your Cover Letter When Feeling Overqualified
By Heather Eagar
Are you highly skilled in your profession, yet seeking a job
that for which you are probably overqualified?...Developing the Right Resume and Attitude for an Uncertain Economy
By Heather Eagar
There is no doubt that our current economy is a little scary
to say the least. Companies are laying off...Displaced workers find there's more to job hunting than resume
By Joan Lloyd
There's still a lot of bitterness out there. I experienced some
of it first hand last week, while I was...Do You Need a New Resume?
By Jason Kay
Maybe you haven’t updated your resume since your first job
out of college—10 years ago. Or...Do You Need a Professionally Written Resume?
By Peter Newfield
Do you cut your own hair? Perform your own dental work? Prepare
your own taxes? Chances are that you...Do You Really Need a Resume?
By Peter Newfield
Let's get right to the point -- Yes, you really do need a
resume and it better be a good one. A resume...Easy to Implement Cover Letter Advice
By Linda Matias
You should put the same effort into your cover letter as you do
your resume. By implementing the following...Emailing Your Resume
By Linda Matias
When searching for a job, there is nothing more frustrating than
emailing resumes and never receiving...Five resume writing strategies from a career coach's secret toolkit
By Nimish Thakkar
Ever wonder how career coaches transform ordinary resumes into
wow documents. Career coaches and resume...Five Sure-Fire Tips For Writing A Winning Resume
By Heather Eagar
Resume writing can be a real task for anyone, even if you
have several years of experience in your job....Five Tips For Writing Attention-Grabbing Cover Letters
By Heather Eagar
A cover letter is perhaps the trickiest letter you will
ever have to write as a job seeker. It can't...Five Tips To A Successful Interview Follow-Up Letter
By Heather Eagar
The interview follow-up letter is the last of the
essential tools in your job-hunting bag. This is for...For Your Resume Success, Think Like a Professional Writer
By Heather Eagar
It’s depressing, isn’t it? You sit there
looking at your resume that isn’t getting...Four Guerrilla-Style Resumes
By Kevin Donlin
Now. There's a lot more to landing your dream
job than writing and sending a resume. But you know what?...Graphics On My Resume?
By Teena Rose
Those who hire oftentimes
don't care for graphics (pictures, clipart, drawings) within a
resume, unless...Great tips for smart video resumes!
By Jason Kay
Video Resumes are here to stay! Changing times,
better technology and widespread internet access...Handling Resume Problem: Gaps in Work History
By Teena Rose
Prospective employers like to see steady work history with
advancement as you move from company to company....Handling Resume Problem: Too Few Achievements
By Teena Rose
Fudging achievements is one of the top embellishments
jobseekers do to enhance the wow of their resumes....Handling Resume Problems: Too Many Jobs
By Teena Rose
You were laid off, quit for a better job, became
downsized, and moved across country. Whatever the multiple...Helping a friend with a resume
By Joan Lloyd
Dear Joan:
I started working at a great job after graduate school two and
a half years ago after doing...How Long Should Your Resume Be?
By Judi Perkins
To each job seeker who has struggled to cram his resume
onto one page: I hereby give you permission to...How Numbers Can Enhance Your Resume
By Heather Eagar
Did you know that numbers can make a huge difference in your
ability to create a quality resume? It’s...How Should I Update My Resume?
By Julie Jansen
Dear Julie,
I am planning to begin looking for a new job in my
field. I haven't updated my resume in...How To Address Gaps In Employment History
By Peter Newfield
Life would certainly be a lot easier if your career
history could be perfectly presented on a resume....How to Apply for Jobs Online
By Alison Doyle
There isn’t any room for guesswork in applying for jobs
online. It’s really simple....How to Avoid Exaggerating In Your Resume
By Heather Eagar
When you’re drafting a resume, it is tempting to stretch
the truth some so that you appear to be...How to Avoid Laundry List Resumes
By Heather Eagar
The process of writing a resume can be very tedious. There are
often so many jobs and responsibilities...How to Create Your Cover Letter When Switching Careers
By Heather Eagar
You have recently made the decision to exit one
career and enter a new one, which can be both exciting...How to email it in
By Marshall Brown
Q: It has been a while since I have done a job search. What
suggestions do you have for me to be more...How to Make the Leap from Entrepreneur to Executive on Your Resume
By Laura Smith-Proulx
Skilled executive leaders have often heard the siren call of
business ownership, with many walking away...How to Start a Job Search
By Alison Doyle
One of the hardest parts of beginning a job search is knowing
where to start. The internet has more job...How to Write a Great Cover Letter
By Taunee Besson
Q. "Give me a choice between writing a cover
letter and swimming with sharks, and I'll head for the beach!...How To Write a Powerful and Successful Resume
By Peter Newfield
When presenting a resume to a prospective employer,
whether on paper or on-line, you have approximately...How To Write The Perfect Resume
By Deborah Brown-Volkman
The purpose of a résumé is to relay your
accomplishments and qualifications to an employer....I Have A Warrant for Your Application
By Mark Puppe
Hundreds of applications get dropped on human resources, so the
last thing staff wants is a biography,...Is "The Breakfast of Champions" in Your Resume?
By Joe Turner
Call it a slogan, a branding image, a tagline. When
you hear it or see it, you know exactly what...Is It Lying... Or Selective Truth?
By Louise Kursmark
Lying on resumes is a no-no. Everybody seems to agree on that,
even if “everybody” isn’t...Is It Time To Update Your Resume?
By Peter Newfield
We are always making lists to keep on top of the daily/weekly
schedules and deadlines that face us in...Is It Time To Update Your Resume?
By Deborah Walker
The motto “Be prepared,” isn’t just
great advice for Boy Scouts; it’s also great...Is This On Your Resume?
By Judi Perkins
One of the most overlooked ways in using a resume to sell
yourself is failing to identify the companies...Is Your Cover Letter Fast Food or Five Star?
By Heather Eagar
If you’ve been job hunting for some time now, you
probably have come to the realization that it’s...Is Your Resume Lost in the Great Internet Void?
By Deborah Walker
With the advent of email and online job services, job
hunting suddenly became much easier. Or did...Is Your Resume Missing These 5 Must Haves?
By Mary Elizabeth Bradford
Making sure your résumé is a powerful marketing
document is a wise investment in your career....Is Your Resume Recruiter Friendly?
By Deborah Walker
If you are in the middle of a job search, recruiters can
be either your friend—or your foe. They...It's Time for the Holidays... and Writing Your Resume?
By Heather Eagar
It’s already Holiday time and you’re sitting
there wondering where the year went, right?...Lying on your resume can get you fired
By Claudine Vainrub
The case on MIT's dean of admissions resignation due to
alleged "misrepresented" information on her résumé...Match your skills with their needs
By Carole Martin
The number of resumés received by employers continues
to be overwhelming as the job market...Military-to-Civilian Resume Tips
By Jason Kay
When you’re separating from the military after years of
service, it can be daunting to look for...New Resume Gets Results For New Jersey Man
By Kevin Donlin
Think your job search is hopeless? Think again.
Here’s a case study that shows how one man, after...Poor Grammar, Poor Impression
By Judi Perkins
I've become increasingly concerned about the ignorance of
Americans - not those who have learned...Recession-Proof Resumes
By Claudine Vainrub
Hard times are upon the world economy and it isn’t news
anymore even to school children. What hasn’t...Resume Critiques - Beware of the Uninformed!
By Deborah Walker
You’re anticipating a career change, and it has been a
while since your last job search. How...Resume Do's and Don'ts
By Peter Newfield
You know that a resume is the first step in searching for
that fabulous new job, but how can you make...Resume Misrepresentation - A Bad Idea
By Chet Baker
When I sit down with a job seeker to discuss what the best
résumé should include, how it will...Resume Mistakes Can Cost You The Job
By Robin Ryan
Recently I was assisting an employer with the hiring
process and reviewed many resumes that were sent...Resume profiling: A better objective
By Marshall Brown
Some people say I should have an objective at the top of my
resume. Others have said "no." What do you...Resumé tips
By Maureen Anderson
A resumé is not a journal. So cautions counselor
Diana Churchill of Spokane, Washington. She...Resume Tips for Special Situations
By Peter Newfield
A strong, professional resume will help you on your way to
the next level in your job search and career...Resume Tips for Those Lacking Job Experience
By Heather Eagar
Are you looking to acquire your first job in many years
– or your first job ever – and have...Resume Writing 101
A resume is your personal marketing tool-- a critical document required to get you called in for a job...Resumes and Cover Letters - What's the Difference?
By Peter Newfield
According to the dictionary, a resume
is “a summary, as of one’s employment, education,
etc.,...Resumes and How They Came To Be
By Peter Newfield
Resumes have evolved quite extensively since they first came
into use. Allegedly the first resume was...Resumes for people who aren't looking for a job
By Jeri Hird Dutcher
Corrine (not her real name) had worked in her family’s
retail business for 25 years. She and her...Resumes For Returning Workers
By Peter Newfield
A resume is required for virtually every job opening in every
field of endeavor. A professional resume...Sales Cover Letters - Don't Sell Yourself Short
By Heather Eagar
For one, sales cover letters are pretty much identical to
business cover letters in their format or rules,...Sending Your Resume and Cover Letters Via Email
By Alison Doyle
When you apply via email, there are a couple of options. You can
write your cover letter directly into...Should I Include My Salary Requirements In My Cover Letter?
By Heather Eagar
In most normal cases, you should not include your salary
expectation in cover letters unless you have...Signs Your Resume Has Gone Bad
By Heather Eagar
If you’ve ever been in the position to review
resumes and cover letters, then you know there are...Stop Sending Cover Letters
By Kevin Donlin
You can learn a lot about how to write a powerful cover letter,
not by reading books on cover letters...Tell Employers What They Want to Hear
By Kevin Donlin
Finding a job can be a lot like running for public office
… without the lying, pandering or attack...Ten Things That Could Make Employers Like You - or Not
By Norine Dagliano
Job seekers are bombarded with daily advice from well meaning
friends, relatives, and professionals covering...Thank you Letters- An Attitude of Gratitude
By Heather Isaacs
Of all the written correspondence pieces of the job search, the
thank-you letter is the least-used and...The Class Everyone Thought You Took, But You Didn't
By GL Hoffman
Listen up.
Most of the time, I hate the condescending tone of the career
pundits. It’s always...The Dynamic Duo - Every Resume Needs a Cover Letter
By Peter Newfield
Sending a resume without a cover letter is like showing up at a
party in your underwear -- you are sharing...The Myth of the 10-Minute Resume
By Teena Rose
You can get your photos developed in 10 minutes. You can have
the oil in your car changed in 10 minutes....The Perfect Cover Letter... Yummy!
By Barbara Wulf
The cover letter is like the icing on a cake. You
baked the cake when you prepared your resume,...The Real Purpose of References
By Judi Perkins
The purpose of providing references is to close the
deal. It isn’t to find out if you are...The Right Words To Get The Job You Want
By Deborah Brown-Volkman
Are you looking for the right words to show your
credentials and enthusiasm on a job interview?
A job...The three dangers of resumes
By Richard Bolles
Resumes, ah resumes! How they are ever with us,
in any talk about the job-hunt, whether in magazines,...The Write Way To Get The Job You Want
By Heather Eagar
All job seekers ultimately ask one basic question - "Why
do I need a good resume?" The answer is simple....Three Common Resume Questions Answered
By Heather Eagar
How many times have you found yourself in the midst of writing
your resume when you realized that there...Three Dangers of Resumes
By Richard Bolles
Resumes, ah resumes! How they are ever with us, in any talk
about the job-hunt, whether in magazines,...Three Powerful Tips to Address Gaps in Your Career History
By Laura Smith-Proulx
Given the dot-com meltdown, frequent corporate
downsizing, family situations, and the never-ending parade...Tips For Writing a Stellar Student Resume
By Jason Kay
If you’re still in college, chances are you haven’t
had the opportunity to hold down many...Too Much Career, Not Enough Paper
By Teena Rose
Those who find themselves mid-career are quick to learn
that it all won't fit within a tight 1-2 page...Top Resume Writing Tips
By Jason Kay
It’s been said that you only get one chance to make a good
first impression. People meeting...Top Secrets of Expert Resumes
By Steven Provenzano
It seems no matter how good we have it, we all want a
better job.
That means keeping track of job listings,...Unexpected Termination
By Joan Lloyd
Dear Joan:
I am at a loss how to handle an unexpected termination by
an employer after only six weeks. ...Unwritten Resume Rules
By Kevin Donlin
There are a number of unwritten rules you should follow
when writing your resume, if you want to get...Using Your Cover Letter to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
By Heather Eagar
When applying for a new job, it can sometimes be difficult to
explain a huge gap in employment, or lack...What Components Go Into Making A Winning Resume
By Peter Newfield
WHAT IS A RESUME SUPPOSED TO DO?
It's NOT to get you a job. It's to get you a phone call inviting
you...What Counts in a Cover Letter
By Heather Eagar
Writing a cover letter is a commonplace aspect of conducting
any job search. When you apply for a job,...What Do Employers Want To See In Your Cover Letter?
By Heather Eagar
Don’t Forget the Basics of Cover Letter
Writing
What do employers want to see in your cover letter?That...What does your stationery say about you?
By Teena Rose
The paper resume isn't dead yet. Several variations of
paper, such as copy, construction, multipurpose,...What Exactly Is a Resume?
By Peter Newfield
In today’s job market, a resume is your ticket in to
the big game -- a marketing tool designed...What To Do When Your Resume Falls Flat
By Heather Eagar
Are you sitting by the phone, twiddling your thumbs, just
waiting to get a call about the job you just...When providing references is a challenge
By Joan Lloyd
Dear Joan:
I am updating my resume and need some advice regarding
references, should a prospective employer...When Providing References is a Challenge
By Joan Lloyd
Dear Joan:
I am updating my resume and need some advice regarding
references, should a prospective employer...When Your Resume Falls Into The Big Black Hole
By Taunee Besson
The Problem
You've sent your resume in response to a careerjournal.com ad which
matches your qualifications...Why Do You Need a Resume?
By Peter Newfield
You've been working your way up to positions of increased
responsibility over the past 15 years, you...Work Gaps on Your Resume?
By Joe Turner
Are your prospects dimming because you've been out of work for
3 months, 6 months, even longer?
I...Write a Great Cover Letter
By Robin Ryan
Hiring managers agree-good cover letters are very
influential. Often forgotten about when applying online,...Writing a Great Resume Objective
By Jason Kay
It's the first thing potential employers read, and it can set
the tone for your entire resume. The objective...Writing an Attention Getting Executive-Level Resume
By Jason Kay
You already know that having an effective resume is an important
part of finding a job. What you...Writing an Effective Entry-Level Resume
By Jason Kay
Whether you are just entering the workforce after graduation or
you have decided to change careers, you...Writing Resumes and Cover Letters - Words and Phrases to Avoid
By Heather Eagar
Have you ever sat down at your computer with tons of
information to include in both your cover letter...Writing Your Cover Letter - You Really Can Do It
By Heather Eagar
The dreaded cover letter. This is where you, the job
candidate, have to convey all this important information...You Aren't Single Dimensional - So Why Is Your Resume?
By Heather Eagar
Choosing a resume style is as difficult or easy as
choosing the most suitable dress or suit for that...Your Resume and You
By Maureen Anderson
What you leave off your resume can be just as important as what
you include. That's according to career...
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