If you’re eager to land a job, it’s tempting to try to be all things to all people. You see a job description and think “I could do that” or “That’s a little like what I did before.” While versatility is good, applying to anything and everything can be problematic. Read More
Productive Ways to Fill Resume Gaps
No matter if you’re in a career transition or between jobs, it’s vital you continue to build skills and successes you can show on your resume. You will be viewed much more positively if you demonstrate recent achievements and continued growth than if you present a resume representing no new skill development or career growth over the last several months. You will also have interesting things to talk about when asked what you have been doing recently.
Spending time productively sounds much more impressive than simply saying you’ve been looking for a job. Here are four excellent avenues for productivity during a job search: Read More
Quick Tips for Bringing New Power to Your Resume
Your resume should be under constant revision as you continually look for ways to improve how you present yourself and your value to potential employers. Here are some quick ideas for bringing new life to your resume: Read More
Video Friday: Using Keywords in Resumes
There’s a lot of debate concerning keywords and whether or not they can help you with your job search. This video explores the ways you can use keywords to your advantage. Read More
Resume Make-over: Returning to the Workforce
Karen had an amazing resume with a lot of significant professional experience. The problem is, all of her experience is from over 15 years ago. Like many women, Karen had a robust and successful career before taking time off to raise kids. With her children in her teens, she is ready to return to the professional workforce.
An initial look at her resume revealed these issues: Read More
Should My LinkedIn and Resume be Different?
I hear this question often from job seekers: “Should my LinkedIn profile be the same or different as my resume?” To put it simply, the answer is “no” for most people. Let’s dig in to see why. Read More
Video Friday: Using Keywords on Your Resume
Can keywords get you hired? The answer is no, but they can be a tool in your job search. Jobfully’s Carrie Krueger explains how they work and how to use them. Read More
Effective Cover Letters
Should you have a cover letter? Yes! What should be in your cover letter to make it effective? Learn how to make your cover letter stand out in this video. Read More
Video: Making Your Resume Stand Out
What can you do to make sure your resume is noticed by hiring managers and recruiters? Five ways to make your resume stand out in this short video by Jobfully’s Carrie Krueger. Read More
Video Friday: 5 Quick Tips for Your Resume
Introducing Jobfully’s new blog series: Video Fridays. Every Friday in August, we’ll be posting a short video about an important aspect of your job search. We’re kicking the series off with a great vlog about improving your resume from Jobfully VP Carrie Krueger.
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