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This is the Anatomy of a Killer Resume (complete breakdown + 15 examples)
A killer resume can make or break career choices, boost salary, or provide multiple options in the midst of the job search process.
How Recruiters Read Resumes (in just 4 minutes 37 seconds)
You submit a job application, your resume makes it past ATS, and it lands on the hiring manager’s desk.
Then what??
Here are the 5 steps every recruiter uses to quickly evaluate if a resume should be advanced to the interview phase.
4 Steps to Make Your LinkedIn Summary Stand Out
The Summary section of your LinkedIn profile is highly keyword-optimized, which means it’s super influential in getting your profile in front of recruiters or other folks searching for people like you. And because it sits at the top of your profile page, it occupies...
From New Grad to Established Pro: How Your Resume Changes after Graduation
Springtime graduation season is approaching, and many forthcoming grads will be hitting the job market. Angela from RedRocketResume outlines how to structure a new-grad resume—and the transformations your resume should take as you transition from new grad to established professional.
The Simple 1-2-3 Formula for Writing Powerful, Accomplishments-Driven Resume Bullet Points
Strong bullet points are the star of most any professional resume. Here’s a 1-2-3 formula to help you engineer powerful, accomplishments-driven bullet points for your resume.
Cover Letter Strategy: What a Cover Letter Can Do That a Resume Can’t
Most professionals know the importance of a well-written resume. But don't stop there. Angela from RedRocketResume explains why having a set cover letter strategy can also help you get the attention you deserve. Scroll down to learn more! One of the most common--and...
How to Tailor Your Resume: Introducing RedRocketResume’s Complete Customization Guide
Chances are your resume will be reviewed by a software screener before it ever reaches human eyes. RedRocketResume’s Customization Guide provides all the information you need to make sure your resume bypasses ATS screeners with ease.
How to Take a Great LinkedIn Profile Pic: 5 Top Tips
Yep, your LinkedIn profile should include a profile pic. Here are our simple tips to make sure your profile pic is looking sharp and advancing your professional brand–even if you’re wearing sweatpants.
The Gig Economy is Coming for Your Job — Here’s Why That’s Fantastic News
The gig economy is going mainstream. Whether you’re a team manager or a job seeker, learn how the freelance, part-time, and contractor roles will affect your career in 2021 and beyond.
Job Searching in 2021: An Executive Career Coach Shares What You Need to Know
The outlook is bright for the job market in 2021. But job searching will look different than it ever has before. Whether you’re a new graduate, career shifter, or ladder climber, read on to get the inside scoop on what the 2021 job market has in store.
Introducing RedRocketResume Outplacement Services
No one enjoys letting employees go. But with the job market upheaval of 2020 and beyond, workforce reductions and organizational restructuring are here to stay. Introducing RedRocketResume’s Job Outplacement Services. Boutique-caliber job placement services to protect your company’s reputation and your bottom line.
How to Get Hired – Tips for Job Seekers
Leveraging LinkedIn as a professional development and job search tool doesn’t have to be complicated. Check out this interview with my top tips on optimizing your LinkedIn presence for a successful job search.
3 Keys to Success in your First 30 Days at a New Job
At RedRocketResume we focus on resumes and LinkedIn profiles to help you land a job. But what about making a strong impression once you arrive at your new job? Learn the Top 3 tips for building a foundation of success.
Using LinkedIn’s #opentowork Feature
LinkedIn’s new #opentowork feature is intended to support users in active job search mode. Here’s how to adapt the feature to your job search and capitalize on this opportunity to reach out to your network for job search support.
Why Hire a Resume Writer?
Top 5 reasons working with a resume writer may be the best career move you can make.
3 Reasons You Need a LinkedIn Profile
Not long ago, LinkedIn was a fun-but-optional networking tool. Today, LinkedIn is as crucial to your professional repertoire as a good pair of slacks. Whether you’re a social networking fiend or an inveterate techno-phobe, this is one bandwagon you’ve gotta hop on. Of...
Changing Careers? Use These 5 Resume Tips to Prep for a Career Transition
With the economy and job market in flux, many professionals are looking to make a career transition. But how do you catch the attention of a hiring manager when your prior experience doesn’t exactly match your current job target? Angela from RedRocketResume walks you through 5 tips for prepping your resume to make a career switch.
‘Enough about Me, Let’s Talk about You!’ Why Your Resume Isn’t Really about You.
“Enough about Me, Let’s Talk about You!” Angela from RedRocketResume explains why a truly effective resume isn’t really about you at all.
How to Conduct a Successful Job Search during the Coronavirus Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every area of life—including the job market. Despite the current economic slowdown, experts from career coaches to recruiters to HR professionals agree: Now is NOT the time to abandon your job search. Angela from RedRocketResume shares expert tips on how to navigate a successful job search during coronavirus.
Top 3 Interview Tips from Career Transition Strategists
RedRocketResume is pleased to partner with the career coaches at Job Seekers' Edge. Founder Kathryn Justyn has worked with professionals in virtually every industry to help them land better-fit jobs. They bring a compassionate, common-sense approach to career...
The 10-Second Listening Hack That Will Revolutionize Your Professional Communications
We have a running joke in my family about phone calls with my father-in-law. He’s an action-oriented engineer who has little tolerance for pointless small talk. So when you call, you better be ready to get to the point. The conversation might start pleasantly enough:...