by Emily Oberman | Jun 23, 2022 | Career Development, Career Pivot, Job Search, Resume tips, The Successful Job Search
Are you looking for jobs in sales? We’ve talked many times before (here, here, and here) about the importance of focusing your resume on accomplishments, not responsibilities. We even have a Quick Start Guide that walks you through exactly how to transform job duties...
by redrocketresume | Apr 21, 2022 | Career Development, Career Pivot, Job Search
The concept of a “gig economy” in the U.S. is nothing new. After all, Upwork (formally known as Elance) has been hosting freelance jobs for 20+ years. Uber has been around for more than a decade. Even Airbnb is sailing toward its 15th anniversary. Even before...
by Emily Oberman | Mar 17, 2022 | Career Development, Job Search, Resume tips, Resume Writing
It’s no secret that job seekers can feel frustrated with recruiters. Why are they slow to respond? What happens to my resume after I submit an application? Are they really on my side? I’ve heard this even more over recent years with the pandemic and Great Recession...
by redrocketresume | Sep 10, 2021 | ATS, Career Development, Career Pivot, Job Search, Resume Questions, Resume tips, Resume Writing, The Successful Job Search
Whether you’re new to the workforce or shifting careers, there’s one thing that remains, decade-after-decade, essential for successful career development. A killer resume can make or break career opportunities, boost your salary, or expand your options in the...
by redrocketresume | Aug 10, 2021 | Career Development, Career Pivot, Job Search, Resume Questions, Resume tips, Resume Writing
Studies agree that networking is the leading source of hires. But many professionals find networking overwhelming and cringy. What if you don’t have very many personal connections? What if you don’t have any connections in the right industry or companies? And...
by redrocketresume | Jul 6, 2021 | Career Development, Career Pivot, Job Interview, Job Search, Resume Writing
You’ve sent out your resume and landed a job interview. Yay! You did your research on the target company, prepped your Challenge-Action-Benefit stories, and nailed the interview. Double yay! But now it’s crickets. Days or even weeks or months have passed and you’ve...