By:  John Holmgren TheExpertResumeWriter.com You are applying for a position that is perfect for your career and your dreams. You want to tell the company (HR) resume reader everything you’ve ever done! WRONG! Back to basics:  The purpose of your resume is to get an interview (not the job). Your first objective is to get…

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By:  John Holmgren TheExpertResumeWriter.com Using a “one-size-fits-all” resume is nearly always a mistake.  Job specifications are very precise.  The more closely your resume “Objective” and “Summary” sections match the stated spec, the better your chance of getting an interview. Do I recommend that you “stretch” your qualifications?  Absolutely not! However, most job candidates have several…

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By: John Holmgren TheExpertResumeWriter.com I’m a professional resume writer. The vast majority of my work is rewriting and upgrading client’s unsatisfactory and ineffective resumes. Let’s go over some resume basics to help you critique and improve your own resume. Various resume issues will be discussed in detail in subsequent posts. You will likely know most…

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By John Challenger, CEO Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Advertise your job loss. If knowing the right people helps to get your foot in the door, then it is essential that the right people know you are seeking a job. An unfortunate obstacle to job search success is pride. Too often people are embarrassed to…

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By John Holmgren, TheExpertResumeWriter.com Overview – The problem Newspapers and online bulletin boards are fine for locating ordinary jobs. However, an open secret is that the best positions rarely appear there. With thousands of resumes posted online in virtually every discipline, and employer searches done by keywords, your resume suffers long odds of getting you…

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By: John Holmgren, TheExpertResumeWriter.com There are two schools of thought on the subject. Pro: A job “OBJECTIVE” not only should, but must be a part of your resume. Con: The “OBJECTIVE” narrows your applicability. Pro: First and foremost, HR and hiring managers have a problem to solve; an open job They’re not reading idly They’re…

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