How to brand, market and build your personal image online and offline.

You don't need to have the best written resume

2015-07-13T17:08:00.001-05:00

Your resume doesn't need to have the most superb writing style. All it needs to have is enough information to catch the readers attention.

Your resume needs to written specifically for the job that you are applying for. By writing a resume for a specific job it helps you eliminate garbage on the page that's not needed. If you are pushing towards two full pages on your resume that's a sign that you are using fluff or garbage somewhere on the page.

Don't wait until Sunday

2015-06-02T12:15:00.001-05:00

Why are you waiting until Sunday evening to work on your resume? The panic of having to go to a job on Monday you don't like is a bad reason. If you work on your resume today there will be plenty of time for you to find your new job before the week is over.

Always Be Learning

2015-05-28T12:27:00.001-05:00

Every job you take should be a learning experience. Even a job that you believe is useless should be able to teach you a skill for your next job.

Start your resume today

2015-05-23T14:03:00.001-05:00

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Be Confident

2015-05-17T10:41:00.001-05:00

Be confident in your skills, they don't have to be perfect to land the job you want. You can increase your knowledge and skills etc once you are in the company. You will need to find someone within the job that can teach you more. If there is no one in the job that can teach you more you've taken the wrong job. There will always be someone who is smarter and if there isn't either you are looking too hard or the place where you are has stopped trying to excel or innovate.

Continuously Improve Your Resume

2015-05-13T09:07:00.001-05:00

You should modify your resume at least every three to six months. Don't wait until you are in desperate need of your resume before trying to make all the changes at once. Your resume will not be up to quality if you are rushing to make changes for a job you need to apply for by the next day.

Your resume is your calling card, it should always be of the highest importance on your list of tasks. You should occasionally send out your resume even if you are not in the process of looking for a job. It will help you to understand if your resume is listing qualifications in a manner employers are reacting to.

Don't embellish the truth

2015-05-12T11:10:00.001-05:00

Don't pad your resume with things that are untrue. Even if you get the job eventually your employer will find out. It could be a case of a couple of months or even years. It would really suck to be at a job for over a year that you enjoy and they realize you fabricated something like your education. The outcome will not be good; you have tainted your image.

Put In The Time

2015-05-11T06:46:00.001-05:00

Don't zoom through your resume, write it with every intention to truly land the job you desire. A resume that you spend 30 minutes on isn't going to make the grade.

Don't forget a resume is someone's first impression of you. If they haven't met you before seeing your resume it acts as the window to the perceived person that you are.

Take The Time To Build A Cover Letter

2015-05-07T06:00:00.000-05:00

A cover letter is a good way to position yourself as one of the front runners for a job. By using a cover letter you truly can get into detail of what makes you the best. You are focusing specifically on the requirements that are listed in the job posting. In the cover letter you are talking directly to the poster telling them why they should hire you and not someone else. In three paragraphs or less your cover letter should be an introduction of who you are and your capabilities.

If you are applying for a writing position the cover letter shows your writing style. Be strong in your writing and use descriptive words to help clarify your thoughts. Your writing should be compelling enough to get the reader excited to see your resume qualifications.

You Need More Than One Resume

2015-05-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

Build your resume based on the job that you are applying for. Don't use one resume to try and land different jobs. You need to tailor the resume to fit the qualifications that are being requested. If your resume is general and it doesn't talk specifically to the job you need to revise it.

Here are some examples of when you would need to have different types of resumes.

You are applying for an accountant job at a large corporation.
You are applying to be a financial adviser for a consulting company.
You submitting your resume to be a book keeper for a small family run business.

Even though these jobs are somewhat similar each one of these resumes should focus on different strengths. The accountant position may focus more on the corporate experience. The financial adviser may focus more on the consult aspect. The family owned resume could possibly focus on past experiences if you had worked at a small business prior.

Your Resume Objective

2015-05-02T12:55:00.001-05:00

Your resume objective needs to start off strong since it's the opening piece of your resume. It helps the employer to understand what you would like to accomplish in your career at the company.

The objective has the ability to either convince the reader of your resume to continue reading or to stop. Make sure the objective doesn't ramble. It should be clear and straight to the point.

Short And Sweet

2015-05-01T12:24:00.001-05:00

Keep your resume to a manageable size around one or two pages. The attention span of someone reviewing your resume won't go past two pages. If you find yourself heading into three page territory you are padding your resume with fluff. Cut out the fluff and only get to the specifics of the job in which you are applying.

Tell A Story

2015-04-30T19:40:00.001-05:00

Your resume tells a story of why you are the best; at least it should. What makes you the beat? Is it your skills? Is it your education? Is it your management style? Whatever you believe makes you the best your resume should give that same feeling.

Network with others

2015-04-29T15:50:00.001-05:00

Not all jobs are published out to the rest of the world. Some of the most rewarding job opportunities are kept secret. Always keep an eye out for the types of chances. It may come in the form of a causual conversation with someone you know or their friend.

Ask Questions

2015-04-29T12:07:00.001-05:00

On the job ask questions with the intent to learn something new. When you feel that you've asked all the questions that you possibly can it may be time to explore a new opportunity.

Linkedin Endorsement Learning

2015-04-28T09:35:00.001-05:00

Use LinkedIn endorsements to understand how people see you. Endorsements truly give you an idea of what people believe you do currently or in the past when they worked with you. If you aren't getting the type of LinkedIn endorsements that you would like it's important for you to re-evaluate your internal communications to reflect what you want to be known for.

Education Vs. No Education

2015-04-25T16:24:00.001-05:00

If you have a degree and the job requires it make sure that you have it towards the top. Especially if your degree is in the same field as the job.

If you don't have a degree what you need to do is make sure your experience reflects that you meet the job qualifications. Get rid of anything on your resume that doesn't show you can do the job you are applying for.

Know when to let go

2015-04-22T15:08:00.001-05:00

There are times when you need to understand what is important and what's not. Don't waist your time worrying about small things that don't make a difference. Life will always be full of issues learn to see past the things that are just silly and deserve no recognition.

Learn something new

2015-04-21T19:09:00.001-05:00

People who get left behind are the ones who don't keep their skills current. You still don't know how to do a PowerPoint presentation? You've already been skipped over and left behind.

Facebook Break

2015-04-17T06:52:00.001-05:00

It's okay not to post your entire life on social networks such as Facebook. Can you take a week away from your favorite social network and be okay?

Being the loudest doesn't make you right

2015-04-15T06:20:00.001-05:00

Just because you think the louder you talk the more you get your way. When you get your way it doesn't mean that you are right. It means that people are annoyed and don't want to deal with you.

Don't let your cell phone interrupt

2015-04-14T17:01:00.001-05:00

When you are meeting with your friends or family don't let your cell phone consume you. Take a couple of minutes and put your cell phone aside. If it's difficult for you to do leave it in your car while you are visiting others. It's best to have all of your attention pointed towards the people who are physically in front of you.

Don't be a know it all

2015-04-13T17:16:00.001-05:00

It's true that no one likes a person who thinks they know everything. Even if they don't say it to your face they truly can't stand you.

Be prompt

2015-04-12T07:20:00.001-05:00

Whether you are working from home or an office be consistent in your work hours. Be early if you work in the mornings instead of consistently being late. You want to show that you are dependable.

Learn to work with many

2015-04-11T18:39:00.001-05:00

To find success in your chosen field you will have to work with many different types. Learn to be open minded and be willing to help.