Got promoted? Congratulations! Now here’s the hard truth: your promotion means nothing if you can’t tell the story right on your resume. I’ve reviewed thousands of resumes, and I see the same mistake over and over. People list their promotions like grocery items – “Software Engineer, then Senior Software Engineer, then Lead.” Boring. No context. […]
If you’re working as a pharmacy assistant, you might be wondering if you’re being paid fairly. The truth is, there’s often room to grow your income – but it takes knowing where to look and how to position yourself. Most pharmacy assistants earn between $28,000-$42,000 annually, but that’s just the starting point. Recent data shows […]
Look, I’m going to be straight with you about resume keywords. Most advice out there is garbage. People tell you to “sprinkle in buzzwords” like you’re seasoning a salad, but that’s exactly how you end up in the rejection pile. Here’s what actually happens: 75% of resumes get tossed by robots before a human ever […]
Let me guess – you’re staring at your resume right now, wondering if you should delete that awesome project from 2019 just to fit everything on one page. Stop. Take a breath. That “one-page rule” everyone talks about? It’s basically career advice from the 1990s. Here’s what drives me crazy: I see talented people literally […]
Most job seekers throw around generic strengths for resume presentations without understanding what actually makes hiring managers pay attention. I’ve seen countless resumes that list “team player” and “detail-oriented” as if these buzzwords hold some magical power to open doors. Here’s what I’ve learned after years of helping people land interviews: your authentic strengths are […]
You have about 7 seconds. That’s how long most hiring managers spend scanning your resume before deciding if you’re worth their time. Brutal? Maybe. But once you understand this reality, you can work with it instead of against it. The average resume is just 489 words long, with single-page resumes typically containing around 380 words […]
Ever notice how some people seem to land great jobs that were never posted online? They’re not just lucky – they’re using letters of interest to get in front of hiring managers before the competition even knows a position exists. Think about it: would you rather be one of 200 people applying to a job […]
Your resume has about 6 seconds to make an impression. I learned this the hard way when my first resume was packed with weak phrases like “responsible for” and “helped with” – it took months to get a single interview callback. I remember staring at my resume for hours, changing “managed” to “oversaw” to “supervised” […]
Look, I’ve been where you are. Sending out dozens of applications and hearing nothing back. It’s soul-crushing. After years of trial and error (and way too many rejection emails), I finally figured out what actually works. This isn’t another generic “use action verbs” guide – it’s the real stuff that got me and my friends […]
This comprehensive guide walks you through everything you need to know about showcasing your customer service experience on your resume. I’ll share practical strategies for identifying your strongest abilities, presenting them effectively to both hiring managers and ATS systems, and tailoring your approach for different industries. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance […]
