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Diplomacy in a Job Interview
After nearly 10 years as a Professional Resume Writer I've heard the horror stories of clients who worked for bad bosses. These folks were good at their jobs but were sabotaged by tyrants, ego-maniacs, yes men.... I've heard it all. So how do you diplomatically answer...
Fonts on a Resume
As a desktop publisher and professional resume writer I LOVE fonts. I have lots of them. But unfortunately when I write resumes I can only use a handful. That's because most fancy fonts don't translate well went they are submitted electronically. Many businesses don't...
Tricks of the Trade
When I write a resume I do everything I can to keep the reader in mind. What are they looking for on a resume? And how can I quickly draw their eye to what the readers is seeking. Problem is, readers of resumes are all in search of different attributes, although they...
Vanity Publications – Is Who’s Who a scam?
From time to time I see a resume that includes the accolade "Listed in Who's Who" under the Awards and Recognition section, and I question if it should be there. I mean no disrespect for anyone who has been selected by the organization, and also paid the Who's Who...
Bragging Rights – Client Testimonial
I wrote a resume earlier this month for a man about to lose his job the end of the month. He's very accomplished and motivated and I was confident he'd do well in his job search in this crummy economy. Looks like he won't be needing unemployment compensation. Today I...
When Resumes are “Too Fancy”
I met a hospital supervisor about two weeks ago who shared with me his take on resumes and hiring. The Nursing Supervisor told me that when he gets an "over the top" resume he won't even look at. He admitted that he'd been burned by employees who just didn't live up...
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