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Boost Your Interview IQ by Carole Martin

The second edition of Carole Martin’s excellent book, Boost Your Interview IQ, is out and it’s a must read for all job seekers. Carole is one of the most dynamic interview coaches and presenters I have ever met — if … Continue reading →

A Bad Resume is an Emergency if You Want a Job

Without proper training, would you install your own security system, change the brakes on your family vehicle, or suture a loved one’s serious injury? Of course not. You know that you don’t have the training or qualifications to complete these … Continue reading →

Top Ten Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Resume

I’m sometimes asked if people should write their own resumes. After all, who knows more about the job seekers’ accomplishments than job seekers themselves? So I’ve compiled this list of the top ten reasons why you shouldn’t write your own … Continue reading →

Your Resume in a Cloud

I’m getting more and more requests from clients who lost their resumes because their computers crashed. Of course, it’s no problem to re-send the files, but I wonder about job seekers who aren’t able to access their files and have … Continue reading →

The longer the resume, the more qualified you are? Ask Abe for an honest answer!

Lately I’ve been seeing more and more of what I call “resume books” — and I’m not referring to actual books on how to write a resume. I’m talking about resumes that are so long that they are venturing into … Continue reading →

Proofread Your Resume

Many hiring managers have stated that typos on a resume can easily disqualify a candidate. That doesn’t stop mistakes from slipping in, and some of them are definitely blooper-worthy. However, it’s not so funny when mistakes on the resume jeopardize … Continue reading →

At a Career Crossroads? Going with a Pro Can Make All the Difference

There have been several turning points in my life –- crossroads, if you will -– when I found myself floundering. Finding out my daughter had autism about a month after her third birthday was one. Facing the fact that my … Continue reading →

Is Your Resume a Lion or a Lamb?

If you’re in an active job search, you know that it’s a jungle out there. Your resume needs to be fierce to capture the reader’s attention and land the best interviews. But is your resume a lion or a lamb? … Continue reading →

Guys: How Old Do You Look When Job Searching?

How Old Do You Look? A Job Search Style Makeover for Men By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert We’ve all heard about the importance of first impressions, and this is especially true during a job search when competition is fierce. … Continue reading →

Resume Writing Tip: Overcome the Lack of a Degree on Your Resume

So you found your dream job in a recent position announcement. The skills and experience being sought by the employer seem to be a perfect match to your background, qualifications, and career aspirations. There’s only one problem: a bachelor’s degree … Continue reading →