Best practice is to write simple, concise data and highlight job skills learned during those gaps in the resume. Note newly learned skills, relevant experience, achieved knowledge, enhanced training capabilities, and what was accomplished durin

Obtaining More Education & Training for Resume Bullets

Nov 4th, 2013 6m 45s

Don’t let any circumstance prevent you from obtaining new education or training, and ensure that you learn something new weekly, monthly, or annually that is directly applicable to your life-long learning and your career track. Money or time s

Using your network to find a job.

Oct 26th, 2013 6m 5s

The type of job you are seeking will pretty much determine the type of actions and where you can find the best resources for your career search. Applying directly to the online recruiting resources for local companies or requesting a paper appl

Avoiding Internet or Email Job Search Scams

Oct 23rd, 2013 7m 21s

Craig’s list may be a reliable source for jobs for about 5% of the folks using it, but it’s a magnet for con artists internationally. Valid recruiters and headhunters will provide their telephone numbers, email addresses, and contact informatio

Are Your 'Ums' and 'Ahs' and 'Ands' Killing Your Job Interviews?

Oct 14th, 2013 5m 9s

Sometimes job seekers are not aware of crippling speech habits that prevent them from sounding smart or capable. Here's how to identify them and cure them.Dawn Boyer, Ph.D., is the owner of D. Boyer Consulting – providing resume writing, soc

Before you lose your job: Tactics to review before the change.

Aug 10th, 2013 5m 32s

Hearing whispers in the office corridors about layoffs or future terminations strikes terror and instills worry in everyone – especially in the current economic crisis. If the job is in jeopardy, start taking steps to ensure readiness for that

The Differences Between a Resume, Bio, and Curricula Vitae

Jul 26th, 2013 5m 4s

Job seekers are somewhat confused with the semantics of what a resume is versus a short biography versus the curriculum vitae. Each has their strengths and weaknesses, depending upon the end goal or objective of the owner. Let’s examine the d

Using Quotes to Create Website Content

Jul 9th, 2013 4m 39s

How many emails or phone calls or webinar invites have you – the small business owner – received weekly about creating website content, content marketing, or blog content to entice and intrigue new customers into your email marketing database?

LinkedIn Mistakes by New Users

Jul 2nd, 2013 5m 27s

LinkedIn is now becoming the norm for job seekers to post profiles as well as recruiters looking for and using the ‘inexpensive’ platform as a sourcing tool. Recruiters are just as discriminatory on what they see on profiles, as they would be

Business Owner Resumes for Increased ROI

Jun 29th, 2013 5m 7s

A critical ROI for business owners: Well-written resumes versus bios.Entrepreneurs should realize one of the most critical pieces of advertising is showcasing the knowledge, skills, and experience of the most important person (or people) at t

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