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Great Resumes Are Built on Great Ideas
Many times a client will ask me what makes a great resume. There are many elements of a great resume, such as keywords (so you are...
Tamara Dowling


Why the Resume Writing Process Starts with a Goal
Over the last fifteen years resumes have evolved to become effective marketing tools. Gone are the days when a candidate’s resume was...
Tamara Dowling


Job Action Day: Branding Tips for a Brand New Career
Are you exploring the option of a new career? Professionals in their fifties often have reached the heights in their career and may be...
Tamara Dowling


Don't Be a Copy Cat!
Don't Be a Copy Cat! Why a Job Description Won’t “Do the Job” on Your Resume Many times a candidate will simply copy and paste...
Tamara Dowling


Trends: Skip the Resume and Share Your LinkedIn Profile URL
Each week I notice more hiring employers asking candidates to provide their LinkedIn URL as an alternative to the resume. In some cases,...
Tamara Dowling


How to Handle Career Breaks on Your LinkedIn Profile
Have you struggled with how to explain a gap in your employment on your LinkedIn profile page? Your profile is evaluated based on many...
Tamara Dowling


Presenting Your Work History
Most careers have changes, set-backs, breaks, and new starts. How you present this information to a prospective employer can impact your...
Tamara Dowling


ABCs of ATS
Do you know what ATS is and how it can impact your job search? An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software app to facilitate the...
Tamara Dowling


Guide to an Excellent Resume
This is a re-post of one of our most popular blog entries, Guide to an Excellent Resume. Résumés have changed dramatically over recent...
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Resume Action Words
When writing your resume, use variety in your language. It can be tough to find another way to say “developed” or “managed.” Looking for...
Tamara Dowling
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