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Open Sesame! How to Use Keywords to Get Your Resume Past ATS
One of the resume questions I get most often is regarding keywords. People hear stories about a mysterious computer system that screens resumes and discards those that don’t have the magic words! The stories are true. Many companies, particularly large companies doing...
“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.
Feel Good, Do Good: The Happiest Way to Increase Your Career Success
Here’s some solid career development advice that’s perfect for summertime. Studies show that a huge predictor of your career success is… your happiness. That’s right, there’s reams of data-driven evidence that our personal happiness and the positivity of the culture...
Manners for the Job Interview
Folks, you’d be surprised how many people fail to follow basic principles of etiquette, protocol, and good common sense in a job interview. I hear this consistently from recruiters and hiring managers. And I’ve fielded my share of stunningly unprofessional...
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 a cover letter can help you get the attention you deserve. One of the most common--and most damaging--mistakes job seekers make is...
The Hit Parade: Five Minutes to a Better Career
I’ve been planning this in my head for years, and I’m thrilled to announce that the Hit Parade has arrived! Let me explain. As a resume writer, my job is to help people advance their careers by putting their accomplishments into resumes and LinkedIn profiles. So of...
Forget Naughty or Nice. This Christmas, give “Radical Candor” a Try
This Christmas season, don’t settle for Santa’s “Nice” list. This former Google exec says the real gift we should give is “radical candor.” Ever gotten some painful, maybe embarrassing, but (sadly!) accurate feedback? Not fun. Executive coach and former Google exec...
LinkedIn 101: 3 Simple Steps to a Strong LinkedIn Profile
Overwhelmed by the thought of creating your LinkedIn profile? Angela from RedRocketResume shares the 3 minimum requirements for a sharp, savvy profile that will keep your career moving onward and upward.
Get Clarity on Your Personal Brand
I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be conducting a workshop at Westminster College's Westminster Weekend this Friday. The topic is personal branding and career development. We're going to zoom out wide to get clarity on personal brand and then zoom in and do some...
Checklist for a Great Resume
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 everything,...
