1st Rate Blog
Today we are 13.
Today is a big day for 1st Rate Resumes. It was 13 years ago today that I walked into the San Diego County Building and registered the name in the State of California. It was my resolution to start a new job, so I created one. Mind you, I knew very little about...
Attention New College Graduates
If you are about to graduate college, you've come to the right place. First Rate Resumes has helped hundreds of new college graduates launch their career. It's a tough economy, however, employers are still hiring. There's just more competition. In order to compete...
Your Document’s Skeleton Reveals a lot About YOU!
Did you know that every time you create a document in Microsoft Word you leave a trail? That trail includes just how seasoned you are at using the program. Are you starting with a template that someone else created? Are you setting and using tabs? Or do you just use...
Right from the horse’s mouth….
Part of my job as a career coach is to keep an eye out on burgeoning trends; know when trends become passe; and listen, listen, listen to what hiring authorities want and need to see on a resume to garner their attention. I read a lot of blogs and advice columns on...
Why People Quit Their Jobs
After 13 years of writing resumes, and hearing way too many workplace horror stories, it's easy to figure out why people quit their jobs. While money and the ability to make a difference are definitely factors; the majority of job seekers have revealed to me they are...
We’re on the Move
1st Rate Resumes is closed until late September while we relocate our business to Arizona. Once we're up and running again, a new phone number will be listed and this message will be gone. Meanwhile, we are booking appointments and chatting with our clients online...
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