In the beginning was the skill, and the skill was good. But over time, it wasn’t enough to succeed. In fact, a one-off acquisition of an in-demand skill of the day is never enough to achieve sustained success in the marketplace. Consider, for example, the fate of the typist pool. At the turn of the…
Along with the rise in popularity of the online profile have also come rampant declarations of “The resume is dead!” Though LinkedIn’s quest to serve as the next-generation resume — digital, readily accessible and easily updatable — may be a hit for many job seekers, it seriously misses the mark for senior-level executives. Why? Because it’s…
The resume has evolved greatly since the first one was written by Leonardo De Vinci in 1482. According to Business Insider, past resumes were written on scraps of paper and included information like height, weight and age; for some professionals today, they exist in video or infographic format. In years to come, the resume will undoubtedly continue…
When was the last time you updated your resume? Update Your Resume Month — which spans the month of September — is a significant reminder of the importance of keeping your resume up to date and accurate. In honor of the event, here are some resume tips to keep in mind: What To Include And What…
