Resumes written in third person creep me out. Here's why.

Resumes are not like other kinds of business writing and there are few hard-and-fast rules. The goal is always to tell y...

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Harness the power of your resume's personal section to show the whole you.

Personal sections are for some reason weirdly controversial in the resume world, but not for me. I am 1000% on Team Pers...

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Stop winging it and start scripting your stories if you want to interview confidently.

Looking for a job? Get ready to tell stories about yourself. That may seem obvious, but I've interviewed  thousands of p...

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If you're lucky, your resume gets 7.4 seconds... here's what happens.

Did you know that recruiters spend only 7 seconds on their first look at your resume? That's not a long time, but it cou...

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What to do and how to be ready when a recruiter calls.

If you’re a professional with a strong LinkedIn profile and presence, you should expect to be contacted by recruiters re...

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Here are some spelling and grammar mistakes that could cost you a job.

The truth is that poor spelling and grammar can destroy a professional image in a moment. You might argue that it's not ...

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