Does the Color of Your Resume Matter?
As you write or update your resume, you may think of adding an accent color for some extra pizzazz or a “wow” factor. And it may be okay. But tread cautiously and wisely. The perfect resume is not about finding the perfect color. It’s about tailoring content to the job, showing an employer your best […]
Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out
Recruiters spend mere seconds on their first review of candidates’ resumes – and may not see them at all until after they’ve passed through an applicant tracking system (ATS) – software that handles initial screens as the first part of a company’s recruiting and hiring process. To help ensure you get onto the short list […]
Explaining Employment Gaps on Your Resume
Many of us take time off at some point in our careers. Sometimes it’s by choice – and sometimes not. Children are born, elderly loved ones need care, companies reorganize, economies tank … life happens. And the harsh reality is: When a person has been out of work for more than six months, prospective employers […]