by redrocketresume | Mar 2, 2021 | ATS, Job Search, Resume tips, Resume Writing, Uncategorized
Seven seconds. According to a study by TheLadders, that’s about how long a job recruiter spends reviewing your resume before either trashing it or passing it up the chain. That is, if it gets into a recruiter’s hands in the first place. Chances are your...
by redrocketresume | Sep 1, 2020 | LinkedIn, Uncategorized
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...
by redrocketresume | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Job references are one of those mysterious elements of a job search that happen behind the HR curtain. Do they really contact my references? What do they ask? This month, I talked with HR professionals and career coaches to learn more about how references are...
by redrocketresume | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
LinkedIn has become an essential component of a well-managed career portfolio. A strong LinkedIn profile can do a lot for your professional brand: ⇨ Communicate your professional brand to prospective employers, who will definitely check you out on LinkedIn as part of...
by redrocketresume | Oct 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are about 3 million jobs within the federal government, from entry-level to advanced, in all functional areas. These jobs offer generous benefits, solid pay, and job security. Unfortunately, applying for a federal job is a bit of a complicated process. A federal...
by redrocketresume | Oct 10, 2017 | Grad School, Resume Writing, Uncategorized
MBA/business school or law school can be a great career investment. Such applications generally call for a resume, along with a personal statement, recommendation letters, and other documentation. But the professional resume you already have probably will not fit the...
