When it comes to something as personal as a resume, it’s no surprise that some people don’t see any value in having someone else complete the work for them. After all, who knows you, better than you? And the bigger issue for many here is that if you just do it yourself, you can save […]
Should I send my send cover letter as an attachment?
Should I Send My Cover Letter and Resume In The Body of The Email Or As An Attachment? I get many questions from people about resume writing. One question that’ve heard several times goes something like this: [blockquote] “When applying over email, is it better to include a cover letter and resume in the body […]
Does My Resume Need An Objective Statement?
A lot of people think that a personal objective statement is an essential part of your resume. Those people are wrong. Let me explain. A personal objective statement is a short paragraph or phrase at the beginning of your resume stating the reason(s) you are applying for new positions. Check out these objective statement examples: (all […]
How Long Should My Resume Be?
How long should your resume be? Well, it’s simple really: your resume should be exactly 1, 2, 3, or more pages. “Wow,” you’re thinking. “That doesn’t help me one single bit.” Let me explain. What I mean is, your resume should be exactly 1 full page, exactly 2 full pages, exactly 3 full pages, or perhaps […]
3 Personal Branding Examples You Should Absolutely Copy
Personal Branding Examples (good ones) are not exactly easy to find. “What personal branding examples are really worth mimicking?” If you are just starting to get into personal branding, this is probably a question you’ve been asking. It’s a really important question and one that I hear all the time. In a world saturated by companies and individuals […]
What Font Should I Use on my Resume?
What is the best font for resumes? Do you want a simple answer or a long answer? We’ve got both. If you just want the simple answer, and don’t really care why – Then here ya go: Use one of the following 7 fonts on your resume. Book Antiqua Century Times New Roman Arial MS Reference […]
