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Searching through online job posts you’ll find that most are similar in nature, especially if you’re looking at a specific role. Occasionally you’ll see a job post that states “Principals Only”. No, they aren’t looking to hire a new high school principal. So what does “Principals Only” mean? It’s simple, the “Principal” is the job […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]