[Back to Resume Writing Tips] When a Resume Gets Too “Fat,” Do These First B4 Cutting Content… You know that page space fills quickly if you’re a heavy resume writer. You’ve likely dealt with this challenge many times in the past. Most resumes land around two pages in length. However, there are times when a […]
RWT34 Listing a High School Diploma is Acceptable When…
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] Listing a High School Diploma is Acceptable When… Listing a high school degree is fine when the client is a recent high school graduate. There’s really no other time when including such information becomes relevant. And this rings true for seasoned professionals. Envision this scenario: a sales and marketing executive […]
RWT33 What You Need to Know About Writing General Resumes
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] What You Need to Know About Writing General Resumes There will be times when a prospect approaches you and says, “I need a general resume. Something that I can use for a variety of different job titles. I don’t need anything fancy, just something that I can tweak for each […]
RWT32 Alt Ed Sources to List in Resumes
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] Alt Ed Sources to List in Resumes Not all education comes from formal institutions, such as colleges and universities. Thankfully, the 21st century provides today’s professionals with a plethora of resources to learn new skills and grow academically without taking on heavy financial burdens from undergrad and graduate programs. There […]
RWT31 When Tailoring Resumes to Best Fit Lower-Level Job Roles is Ideal
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] When Tailoring Resumes to Best Fit Lower-Level Job Roles is Ideal Earlier in this series, we talked about consolidating and eliminating education from resumes when the need arises. Now, let’s talk about “dumbing down” resumes. Yeah, that is not the best descriptor, no doubt. As resume writers, we sometimes have clients […]
RWT30 Going Beyond Responsibilities to Include The Power of Proof
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] Going Beyond Responsibilities to Include The Power of Proof Accomplishments are the “bread and butter” of client resumes. That’s why it’s ideal to include as many hard-hitting, relevant, and fresh accomplishments as possible in the resumes you write. Accomplishments are so well received because today’s companies need professionals with a […]
RWT29 Should You Include Social Media URLs/Handles on Client Resumes?
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] Should You Include Social Media URLs/Handles on Client Resumes? New additions to today’s resumes are the inclusion of LinkedIn URLs and, when appropriate, social media handles. We include LinkedIn URLs in nearly every resume we write. Social media (e.g., Twitter, Instagram) handles get reserved in part for those in media […]
RWT28 When to Leave Education Off to Avoid The “Overqualified” Trap
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] When to Leave Education Off to Avoid The “Overqualified” Trap There are times when leaving education off a resume is a good move, which makes for interesting conversations with clients. Although they don’t say it, you know they’re thinking, WTF? 😉 Here are 3 scenarios for when a bit of […]
RWT27 5 Resume Templates to Design Resumes Without Being a Designer
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] 5 Resume Templates to Design Resumes Without Being a Designer The best addition to resumes in recent years is design. Yey! You might have looked at designing resumes as daunting because you’re a resume writer, not a graphic designer. You might feel more overwhelmed when viewing award-winning resumes, which seem […]
RWT26 Write a Killer Resume Summary in Minutes That Showcase Achievements
[Back to Resume Writing Tips] Write a Killer Resume Summary in Minutes That Showcase Achievements If you struggle with writing those perfect resume summaries, today’s resume writing tip is for you. For us, a resume summary is approached as a stand-alone piece of content. Pretend the rest of the resume gets lost, and the HR […]
