Perhaps the worst part of competing for a job is to come out of an interview believing that you nailed it, only to find out that you didn’t make the cut. If this should ever happen to you, you might think “How could they not have liked me? I had a great answer to all of their […]
Resumes
3 Things You Don’t Need on Your Resume
Having spent the last 15+ years in the recruiting sector, I’ve seen countless variations to the resume. When I think back to my own transition from the Army, I believe I worried about my resume more than any other single thing. I was so accustomed to the Army’s way of dictating precisely how things must […]
Approximation vs. Precision on Your Resume
This week’s message focuses on some best practices for reporting numbers in your resume. My experience is that most candidates realize the importance of using numbers to describe their responsibilities and achievements. As a leader, it’s probably been beaten into your head: you gotta hit your numbers, you gotta hit your numbers. It’s generally understood that using numbers […]
Wasted Space
When teaching resume classes, I like to say that you should treat your resume like a valuable piece of real estate. But here’s the thing: it’s also a very tiny piece of real estate measuring at a mere 93.5 square inches! That’s assuming it’s a one-page resume, which we require at Alliance. So given this valuable real estate, you […]
Resume Tip of the Week: Say it with Less
How to say more with less on your resume
The Secret to a Powerful Resume Bullet
Are you struggling with developing a resume for your transition to Corporate America? Join the thousands of other officers with the same challenge. The key with any resume, whether civilian or military, is to create powerful achievement bullets that demonstrate that you offer valuable skills and have used them effectively to produce a significant impact […]
I improved my foxhole. So, how do I put that on my resume?
We’ve all heard the phrase: Context is everything. Nowhere is that more true than on a resume. I spend a lot of time looking at resumes for military officers that are seeking a fresh start in corporate America. Naturally, it can be a nerve-racking time for those individuals. One of the biggest challenges veterans […]
8 Worst Words and Phrases To Use When Looking For A Job
Over the last 10 years or so, I have seen thousands of resumes and have conducted nearly as many interviews of transitioning junior military officers. In that span, I have come across many positive forms of expression as well as those that weren’t so effective. I prefer not to focus on the so-called “magic words” that […]