The ATS is the boogeyman of the resume writer. Having an ATS-friendly resume, with all the industry keywords from current job ads doesn’t guarantee that your resume will pass that ATS for the role. There are a lot of different ATS software options, each with their own algorithms and scoring methods. Candidates can be rejected… Continue reading Automatic Rejections
Expectations
I don’t always follow common wisdom, and not always because I’m not aware of it. I believe setting expectations is more powerful than succumbing to common wisdom. Yes, there are major holidays at the end of the year, and many companies shut down for most of the last two weeks of December. Yes, things start… Continue reading Expectations
Imposter Syndrome
Clients often downplay their accomplishments and sometimes dole them out here and there, which can be frustrating as a resume writer, as I’m never really sure I’ve captured everything. It is my job when creating their documents to boost their confidence and elicit their achievements. Many are concerned about boasting, and yet that’s what a… Continue reading Imposter Syndrome
Setting Expectations for Revisions
It’s important to share your vision as a client. Sometimes you don’t know what this vision is until you see the first draft. Then it becomes readily apparent that this draft isn’t it. This is why revisions are vital to the process. Not allowing the writer an opportunity to revise is doing a disservice to… Continue reading Setting Expectations for Revisions
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