Everyone has a story to tell. It’s the way you tell it that counts.

Your story makes a difference to everything you do in your life. Whether that story is for clinching a new business deal, for securing a new job, or to negotiate something which is important in your life. Whatever the circumstance, your story has the power to impact your life, and others’ lives, in untold ways – but only if you tell it the right way. Read more »

Let’s face it, every workplace has their problems, and every boss wants a solution to that problem.

As an active job seeker you are in a position to market yourself as a solution to that company’s problem(s) by demonstrating you are results-oriented as opposed to task-oriented. 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 »

Today, I’m going to share with you 10 of my best tips to position yourself as a sales guru.

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A career snapshot immediately informs the hiring manager of your capabilities and gives an idea of your natural career progression.  Ideally, this section should be listed on the first page of your resume. Read more »

This section in your resume should demonstrate your core intangible strengths – i.e. your personal attributes.

You’ve most probably noticed that most advertisements ask for certain attributes of the applicant.  This may be fantastic communication skills, great analytical abilities, or strong strategic skills. Read more »

99% of recruiters rate a Resume Profile as a MUST.  However, this powerful section of your resume needs to contain the right mix of information. Written incorrectly, it can blow your chances of gaining an interview. Read more »

There’s no hard and fast rule about what information should go where.  However, you should never lose sight of the fact that your résumé is a “marketing” document, and therefore should be showcasing your abilities and relevant credentials in a manner which is applicable to your  situation (and appealing to the hiring manager). Read more »

Do you include Voluntary Involvement in a résumé these days, and if yes, how much do you include and what is appropriate? Read more »