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Creating Your Best Resume: Hiring a Resume Writer or Resume Coach career development resumes Apr 21, 2011

When was the last time you updated your resume? Are you working on it now?  Have you thought of hiring a resume writer or resume coach to help you? Do you question the value of hiring someone to help you with your resume? Do you think resume writers offer no value or that it's impossible to...

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What Your Resume and Online Profile Says To A Hiring Manager interviewing personal branding resumes tips Jan 10, 2011

As a hiring manager in the consulting and financial services and consulting industries I have reviewed literally thousands of resumes. It is true that most of the resumes get about 10 seconds of consideration before they are dismissed. However, some of the resumes receive a lot more...

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How to Handle the Tough Interview Questions with Personal Branding interviewing personal branding resumes Nov 22, 2010

Congratulations!  After working hard on your resume you have received an invitation for an interview.  Great! Now, how do you handle some of the tough questions: 

  • Why are you leaving your current position?
  • Discuss an ethical dilemma you've faced and how you responded.
  • Tell me...
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Features or Value Proposition: How Well Is Your Resume Marketing You? personal branding personal values resumes tips Sep 20, 2010

Is your resume or CV getting you the interviews or clients you believe you should be getting based on your education and experience? Could you be getting more interviews or client meetings?

A key success strategy in working with your resume, CV or bio is to clearly articulate and link your ...

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Career Success Tip: Is Your Resume Looking to the Past or Future? interviewing personal branding resumes tips Jun 10, 2010

Is your resume focused on your past experience and accomplishments?  Even if you tailor your resume to a specific job description you could be making a mistake in your job search. Almost every resume I have seen has focused on past accomplishments. And while this is certainly acceptable, if...

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