By:  Elaine Varelas, Managing Partner, Keystone Associates (by permission) Q.  My resume has gotten rather lengthy over the past few years.  I would like the help of a resume writing professional.  Any recommendations?  What can I expect to be charged? A.  Revising resumes can be challenging.  For a professional with 15 years experience, a two-page…

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By:  John Holmgren – TheExpertResumeWriter.com Please include an “Objective” at the top of your resume! I’ve talked about this before.  I bring it up again to emphasize its importance. You want a job.  I (the hiring manager) advertise a job.  You apply for the job. I or a HR rep get your resume, along with many…

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By:  John Holmgren,  TheExpertResumeWriter.com The first aim is to not be eliminated by bad resume presentation. Suppose your resume is in a stack of resumes for a position you would like to have. How do you give yourself the best chance that your resume will even be read, much less chosen for further consideration? One…

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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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