by redrocketresume | Aug 13, 2019 | Career Development, Job Search, Resume Questions, Resume tips, Resume Writing
Since I became a professional resume writer over 15 years ago, many things have changed. (Good-bye, small caps; hello, LinkedIn!) But one thing hasn’t changed—and I don’t see it changing in the near future: Bullet points are the heart of a resume. Bullets are simple...
by redrocketresume | Mar 12, 2019 | ATS, Career Development, Job Search, Resume Questions, Resume tips, Resume Writing, The Successful Job Search
You submit a job application, your resume makes it past ATS, and it lands on the hiring manager’s desk. Then what?? I consulted with Career Coach Emily from HR Logic Solutions to learn the 5 steps every recruiter uses to quickly evaluate if a resume should be...
by redrocketresume | Jan 7, 2019 | ATS, Career Development, Job Search, Resume Questions, Resume tips, Resume Writing, The Successful Job Search
Our goal at RedRocketResume isn’t to deliver resumes that look good. Our goal is to create resumes that work. That means resumes that give hiring managers the information they need to identify you as the person best qualified to solve their problems and make their...
by redrocketresume | Aug 9, 2016 | Resume Questions, Resume tips, Resume Writing, Uncategorized
One of the challenges for many people in preparing a great resume is…knowing what exactly makes up a great resume. Here’s a handy checklist of the major components of a strong resume. How does your resume measure up? Does it look sharp? Good looks aren’t...
by redrocketresume | Mar 8, 2016 | Job Search, Resume Questions, Resume tips, The Successful Job Search, Uncategorized
Among the dozens of questions about resumes and job searching I get from my resume clients, here are two that pop up again and again: how to submit professional references and how to handle requests for salary requirements. These are sticky little issues, but...
by redrocketresume | Apr 15, 2015 | Job Search, Resume Questions, Resume tips, Resume Writing, Uncategorized
As a resume writer for more than 10 years, I’ve worked with job seekers and career developers at every career level, from every industry. People come to me because resume writing is a sticky endeavor. All those rules and tricks. And it’s so awkward to promote...
