Blog – Blue Sky Resumes

Behind the Scenes: The First Thing We Look for in an Executive Resume

Blue Sky Staff — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:55:32 +0000

When we review an executive resume at Blue Sky Resumes, we’re not first looking at formatting. We’re not counting bullet points. And we’re not immediately scanning for keywords. We’re asking one simple question: Does this leader know what they’re targeting? Not just a job title. Not just “something in tech” or “a broader leadership role.” But the actual story they’re…

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Resume Reframe: Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Interviews

Blue Sky Staff — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:50:24 +0000

Most resumes don’t fail because they’re poorly written. They fail because they’re honest in the wrong way. They document: But they don’t answer the question hiring leaders actually care about: Why you — for this role — right now? That’s where most resumes break down. Many professionals approach resume writing as documentation.

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How to Write a Killer Resume for Creative Professions

Blue Sky Staff — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:00:06 +0000

There are some key principles to good resume writing that everyone should follow but creative professionals have some special challenges and opportunities. In this article, I’ll explain what they are and provide 5 tips for developing a really effective resume – one that recruiters can’t resist. Yes, it’s important that you have great creative talents and that people love your work…

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A Fresh Approach to Job Search with the Help of an Old Standard, the Library

Barbara Safani — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:37:59 +0000

I love doing research on the Internet and I frequently direct my clients to job relevant resources on the web. But for certain research, you just can’t beat the public library. Some of the best research tools online are fee based, but candidates can gain access to these same resources in book form at their local library. Whether you need to search for recruiters, networking leads…

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Secrets of Resume Writing for Non-Profits

Blue Sky Staff — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:36:56 +0000

If you want to work at a non-profit, the chances are you are committed to making a difference. After all, you’re not in it for the money! Showing this passion is important when writing your resume, but it’s just as important to demonstrate that you can make an impact. Non-profits are generally working to support a cause or make a difference in some area of public life, but in order to make…

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Resume Writing Secrets for Technology Professionals

Blue Sky Staff — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:29:41 +0000

As a technology professional you have many of the same challenges as everyone else when it comes to writing your resume. But you also face some special issues that apply to you whether you’re in development, IT or some other technical role. I’d like to talk about those issues here, and outline the best way of handling them. Most people can write their resume for just one audience…

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Don’t Write a Resume – Tell them a Story!

Blue Sky Staff — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:28:51 +0000

To understand the impact that a strong resume can have, take a moment to put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager who needs to fill a position. Let’s call our manager Harry. Harry desperately wants to make the right decision. After all his team is understaffed, his workload keeps mounting and he seems to have new problems every day. Now he’s been given permission to hire an extra person.

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How to Take Charge of Every Interview

Blue Sky Staff — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:26:50 +0000

If you dislike job interviews, you’re definitely not alone. Many people are uncomfortable with the uncertainty of the interview situation. The good news is that you can eliminate a lot of this uncertainty by using a common interview technique to your advantage. I’m referring to the technique of behavioral interviewing, which simply means that interviewers ask very specific questions about…

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Interviewing Authentically

Barbara Safani — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:24:41 +0000

The goal of the interview is to showcase your accomplishments while developing a relationship with the hiring manager. The quality of the relationship hinges on the job seeker’s ability to build credibility for their candidacy and effectively gain the hiring manager’s trust. Despite this, many job seekers continue to “spin” their responses to interview questions. This is often the tact that…

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7 Rules for Networking Success

Barbara Safani — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:13:55 +0000

Many people think that networking during a job search means calling everyone you know and asking them for a job. They associate networking with being pushy, overbearing, and an overall pest. People often shy away from networking because they don’t want to be labeled as this type of person. But research shows that 70-80% of all jobs are filled through networking. How can this be so…

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