Regardless of whether you have written the resume yourself or it was written for you, it is extremely important that you review your resume and cover letter for each application.  

Qualified candidates are often overlooked for a position simply because they didn’t adequately display / demonstrate their qualities in the application itself.   Read more »

Honest is defined in the Collins English Dictionary as:

“1. not given to lying, cheating, stealing, etc.; trustworthy.  2. not false or misleading; genuine.”

with honesty being: “1. the condition of being honest.”

I believe it’s far better to be honest and wake up every morning proud of who you are, rather than, say, steal another’s intellect.  What person would you then be?  Not you – you would be an impersonator.  Your achievements would not be your own. Read more »

Last month I waded through 400+ applications for a new Resume Writer position that we had available.

It was a reality check on what most hiring managers go through these days. I must confess, I was very frustrated at what the majority of applicants were submitting – and the way they went about it. Not frustration for me – but frustration that the applicant was doing themselves an injustice. All I could think was “No wonder these people don’t get an interview.”  I know that sounds harsh.  But it’s true.  Mediocrity was the order of the day.  Not a very good signal that an applicant is sending me. Read more »

If you believe a covering letter to be a waste of time, think again.  Read more »

In some cases, a résumé and covering letter may not be required – particularly when a position is not advertised. To gain exposure in a competitive marketplace you may wish to try other options. For example, a notice on a noticeboard, or an advertisement in your local paper. Read more »