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February 21st, 2012
If you want to keep your job for a long time and enjoy it too, here’s a word of advice I learned the hard way. Don’t outshine the boss. It will not help your career. In fact, it can make your life miserable. The boss hired you to do things their way or perhaps they [...]
February 6th, 2012
Linkedin.com allows you to join groups where you can ask questions and contribute answers to show off your expertise. In an ideal world, it’s a wonderful way to get known and establish credibility. Be advised, it can also backfire. Sure you can get well known, but not exactly how you intended. You could be well-known [...]
January 26th, 2012
I stopped listing street addresses on resumes about 7 years ago when I learned about websites like Zillow.com, Spokeo, and Google Street View. These sites allow anyone to find out how much you paid for your home, when you bought it, what your annual taxes are, and the type of neighborhood you live in.It’s not [...]
December 26th, 2011
If you’re going to be in the Roanoke area in late January, take note, our first workshop of the year will take place on January 25th from 9 until noon. You’ll learn tricks of the trade from a certified professional resume writer, and have me looking over your shoulder as I help you write your [...]
December 14th, 2011
CNN recently broadcast a list of the most over used words on a resume. I wrote my own list nearly 3 years ago, which includes dull, throwaway phrases such as, successfully, responsible for, and duties include. Words that all professional resume writers are told to avoid on a resume. The new list that CNN is [...]
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