Avoid mistakes in creating your brand
Dear Sam: What are some of the common mistakes you see on resumes that can be easily avoided?
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.
Don’t let a “requirement” discourage you
Dear Sam: I am 49 years of age, and for the past 7 years, I have been the senior plant manager of a small food processing plant.
Charting a course of action
Dear Sam: I have been on unemployment for more than eight months and have not landed a single interview!
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...
Why the lack of response?
Dear Sam: I have read several of your resume makeovers, but I guess I don't have the talent to make over mine...