by Barbara Safani | Nov 17, 2011 | resume
While every job seeker is unique, here are some general items I recommend leaving off of your resume to achieve optimal results. 1. Objectives Most hiring managers I talk to are not interested in reading resume objectives. Frequently objectives sound very cliched and...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 7, 2011 | interviews, resume
I chat with recruiters frequently and I often ask them this question: “If you could tell job seekers one thing, what would it be?” Here are their top responses. Be transparent. If there is a gap on your resume, explain it on the document itself. If you...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 31, 2011 | resume
In honor of Halloween, I’m sharing some really scary things written on resumes. If you think these are scary, you should read the whole list at Funny2.com. Objective: To acquire a creative development position within the entertainment industry that would utilize...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 24, 2011 | resume
This may just be the No. 1 question I am asked regarding resumes. People seem to think that the length of a resume plays a key factor in whether or not the resume gets read. But the reality is that resumes rarely get read, no matter how short or long they are. At...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 18, 2011 | resume
We’ve all searched for something online by typing in a word or phrase that closely resembles the type of information we are looking for. We find information and make decisions about products and services via these types of searches. Employers use a similar...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 11, 2011 | resume
I review a lot of resumes. And most of them have at least one of four major problems related to content, style, and form. Does your resume fall into one or more of these categories? If so, it may be time to perform a checkup on your resume to improve the overall...
