4 ways to use your resume to sell your personal brand
Dear Sam: I am 21 years old and have 3 years [...]
Should you disclose your diagnosis or special needs?
Dear Sam: Do you ever reveal a learning disability on your résumé or in an interview? I have a 37-year-old daughter trained as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). She was recently released from her job—after 6 years and nearly perfect attendance—for actions that may or may not be related to her language-based learning disability...
Massaging your candidacy to showcase your brand
Meet Brenda Brenda came to me with some major concerns [...]
Tear apart your resume to rebuild your brand
Dear Sam: I read your column very week and I like your advice on how to do resumes. I wonder if you could give me your advice on my resume, if it works the way I have it, or what do I need to do it to improve it.
While rare, functional resumes can be effective
Dear Sam: Since graduating from college, I have yet to find a steady job; thus, I have held different types of jobs. I am afraid not to include all of them on my resume...
Change the trajectory of your career
Meet Michael! Michael had recently returned to the U.S. after [...]
Shining a Light on Resume Disqualifiers
Dear Sam: I have had four interview requests within the past six weeks. While this is encouraging, the application process may be disqualifying me as a candidate.
Trying to avoid being seen as a flight risk
Dear Sam: Since 2006, I have had a series of bad professional luck.
If it adds value, include it
Dear Sam: I would like to change careers and was curious how I could have my volunteer experience be seen as actual work experience.
Understand and target your audience
Dear Sam: I am an RN with 45 years of experience with the last 10 years as an RN Case Manager. In January of this year, I retired temporarily due to my husband’s illness as I needed to oversee his care...