From the category archives:

Resume, CV, Biography, Profile

Manage your search – CAN offers access to a cool tool…

by Karen P. KatzDecember 15, 2007

To add value to my packages of services, I have become a partner with Jason Alba, creator of JibberJobber and author of I’m on LinkedIn.com, Now What?.  Created to serve Jason’s needs while he was unemployed, JibberJobber
is a database and customer relationship management tool that is
designed for those who understand that career management is a [...]

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Does your brand statement pass “The Napkin Test?”

by Karen P. KatzDecember 12, 2007

Carmine Gallo, contributor to BusinessWeek and a communications coach and author, recently reiterated his compelling suggestion that "the most exciting business ideas fit on the back of an airplane napkin."  How does this relate to career changers, job seekers, and career professionals?  Let’s compare the vision to the brand…
The vision can be compared to a [...]

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CAN sample resume to be published

by Karen P. KatzSeptember 26, 2007

I am very pleased to learn that one of my resumes, fictionalized to protect the identity of the candidate, has been selected for publication in the upcoming book, “Directory of Professional Resume Writers: How to Find and Work with a Pro to Accelerate Your Search.”
This resource will be available in November 2007, and will [...]

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Another reason NOT to post your resume online…

by Karen P. KatzAugust 28, 2007

Monster, the worldwide job board that encourages candidates
to post resumes with the understanding that potential employers and
recruiters will discover them, is the subject of a breach of security.
The credentials of employers and/or recruiters have recently been
pirated and used to gain access to candidate names and contact
information.  Unlucky candidates may expect to receive spam and have
their [...]

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New graduates – How to move-on and out, without selling-out

by Karen P. KatzJune 14, 2007

 

Timeless tips for new graduates…

1. RÉSUMÉS

Replace meaningless “Objective” statements with a strong “Profile”
Consider blending internship and work experience into functional categories
Begin sentences with “action verbs;” avoid “responsible for…”

2. COVER LETTERS

A cover letter cannot be generic – it must be responsive to the needs/requirements of the job
K-I-S-S – find a [...]

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