This is a re-post of one of our most popular blog entries, Guide to an Excellent Resume. Résumés have changed dramatically over recent years. In today’s competitive job market, you can’t afford to have a lack-luster document. Follow the fundamentals of a modern résumé to maximize the results of your job search campaign. The fundamentals include things such as an appropriate résumé structure, compelling content, sophisticated style, and accuracy. Here are just a few tips to

When writing your resume, use variety in your language. It can be tough to find another way to say “developed” or “managed.” Looking for just the right action verb? Here is our list of powerful action words. -A- Accelerated Accomplished Achieved Adapted Administered Advised Analyzed Arranged Assembled Assumed responsibility -B- Balanced Blazed Billed Built -C- Carried out Channeled Collected Communicated Compiled Completed Conceived Conducted Controlled Contracted Coordinat

Don't Say This in Your Next Interview! As someone who has interviewed many candidates, there were times when I thought to myself: “I can’t believe she just said that!” At that point, the candidate was on shaky ground. Do you know what not to say in an interview? First, let’s consider the purpose of the interview. The hiring employer must know if the candidate is 1.) Qualified to perform the job functions, 2.) Has the knowledge and motivation to advance the goals of the emp