You know how linear career paths used to be the norm, and making a full-scale career change was pretty unusual? Yeah, that’s not really a thing anymore. In fact, 29% of respondents to a recent…
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Writing a Thank You Letter: It Really Does Make a Difference
The #1 most over-looked etiquette tip for interviews is writing a thank-you letter. Many modern job seekers are neglecting this tool in their job search, to their detriment. Most HR professionals will tell you that…
7 Scary Resume Mistakes I Saw in Two Years of Live Resume Reviews
Wanna make sure your resume is free of these 7 blunders? Download my interactive, easy-to-use 5-Step Action Plan to Write an Interview-Getting Resume. Yes Please! When I first started my resume writing business, I got…
4 Confidence-Boosting Job Interview Tips
I was recently asked by Indeed.com to share my best tactics for calming interview nerves and, bar none, everything I came up with had to do with preparation. It’s true what they say, ‘Preparation breeds…
Professional Resume Design: You’re Doing it Wrong (with examples)
As an experienced professional resume writer, I see a lot of resume examples that are shockingly bad- for a variety of reasons. If you need a little resume help or if you’re looking for ideas…
#1 LinkedIn Tip to Improve Your Chances with Recruiters
I was recently having a conversation with a recruiter, and she mentioned that one of the latest additions to LinkedIn has become a very important tool that she uses when sourcing candidates for executive and…
How to Include References on a Band Director Resume
Since references- or who you know– can really have a big impact on your chances of securing a new teaching position, I highly recommend including them directly on your band director resume. Many online…
How To Make A Resume Stand Out Using 4 Expert Techniques
Learning how to make a resume is more complicated than a free resume template will have you believe- especially, how to make a good resume. Here are 4 expert techniques to help you learn how to…
How To Make Your Band Director Resume Stand Out
A boring resume will get you nowhere- and the quickest way to get nowhere is by listing a bunch of job duties and other mundane details. If you include more achievements and accomplishments, it…