Category Archives: Resume Writing

Resume Real Estate is Valuable – Here is How to Use it Wisely

June 23, 2010 – 3:04 pm

You have no doubt read or heard it before that the reader of your resume spends around 30 seconds skimming through to see if anything stands out to warrant them taking a closer look at your resume. As such, the need to utilize the least amount of space as effectively as possible is paramount. Your [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Executive Channel, Executive Job Searching, Recruitment, Six Figures News | Comments (1)

What is in and out for Resumes in 2010?

June 16, 2010 – 2:56 pm

How to write the perfect resume is something that we all want to know.  Good resume writing is certainly a skill and something that does not come naturally to most of us. There are articles everywhere on how to write good resumes, including Six Figures with a section of resources to assist on the subject [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Career Services & Advice, Cover Letters, Information of Interest | Comments (9)

Up with the latest words and phrases? Don’t make the “authentic” faux pas!

May 19, 2010 – 3:50 pm

On The Creative Leadership Forum blog there is a ‘powerful’ post by Jason Cohen titled “Authentic” is dead. Jason suggests that there are many words and phrases we should be abolishing from our business conversations; in our marketing, selling, advertising etc. Why? Because unless we can back them up, they are somewhat meaningless. Especially when [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Career Services & Advice, Executive Job Searching, Executive Talent Attraction & Retention, Searching for the Six Figure Job | Leave a Comment

Resume Embellishments or Lies?

April 21, 2010 – 3:44 pm

Resume lies! Are they really lies or just embellishments and some clever marketing? It was a combination of some reading and DVD viewing that led to this post on the topic of resumes and whether we are in fact lying when we dress them up a bit to make them more interesting. I pose that [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Executive Job Searching, Recruitment, Searching for the Six Figure Job | Comments (3)

The Importance of an Objective on Your Resume

April 7, 2010 – 2:24 pm

Guest article by Paul Stevens Managers, HR staff and employment consultants are all pressed for time. So when the day’s mail of resumes is reviewed, the style and presentation will directly affect whether your application is ignored, a reject sent in reply or an invitation to meet is offered. To compile an attention-retaining résumé is [...]

By Karen Jenkin | Also posted in Career Services & Advice, Executive Career Management & Development, Executive Job Searching | Comments (1)

Demise of the Traditional Resume Coming?

October 13, 2009 – 11:39 pm

The demise of the traditional resume has been written and discussed by many for years now. With the advent and growth of social media the topic seems to come up now more than ever.  David Talamelli from Oracle wrote an interesting blog piece recently on the subject “Is This the End of the Road for [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Employers & Social Media, Six Figures News | Comments (1)

The DIY Job Search & Career Change Program

September 16, 2009 – 12:36 am

The Job Search and Career Change Program has been specifically designed as a Do It Yourself (DIY) program. Using the program’s series of five workbooks you will be guided step by step through the process for making a successful job or career change. Price: AU$39.60 Each of the workbooks includes 28-45 pages of information essential to [...]

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16 Resume Writing Tips (When You Are 45+)

July 19, 2009 – 11:28 pm

It is highly likely that you will need a résumé that will be used for networking, for transmission in print and electronic forms and for applications for paid work. If you are targeting unpaid work, such as mentoring or volunteering or community or professional association committee membership, a résumé may also be required. The work [...]

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How to Ensure Your Resume is Written to Come Up in Key Word Searches

July 7, 2009 – 7:13 am

A well written and concise resume is essential to engage the reader. Because of the quantity of the resumes employers receive, technology is increasingly playing a greater role in the recruitment process, with larger recruitment agencies and HR departments using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to undertake the initial screening and culling of job applications. This [...]

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Tips to Write & Sell Work Achievements in Your Resume

February 3, 2009 – 10:47 pm

Achievements are a critical part of your resume, perhaps more important than responsibilities, and therefore should be given prime resume real estate. Ensure that any achievements that are already listed on your resume are engaging to the reader and actually quantify or qualify what you have achieved. If they are fairly un-inspiring due to how [...]

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