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In today’s rapidly evolving job market, many federal employees are considering transitions to the private sector. Whether due to federal layoffs, shifting priorities, or personal career goals, successfully navigating this transition requires strategic rebranding of your skills and experience. Why Consider Rebranding? The landscape for federal employees is changing. With DOGE-led cuts and shifting priorities in government agencies, many professionals …
In recent conversations with job seekers, I’ve noticed a concerning trend: many are obsessing over their resume scanner scores, believing these tools hold the key to getting their applications in front of hiring managers. As a recruiter, I’m here to tell you why this approach might be steering you wrong. What Are Resume Scanners? These online tools claim to evaluate …
One of the most challenging aspects of crafting a powerful resume is translating your day-to-day tasks into quantifiable metrics demonstrating your impact. I see it time and time again; the experience section of employment history that looks like the writer copied and pasted their own job description. Let’s face it, a list of responsibilities only tells half the story and …
This article originally appeared on the AIGA Baltimore blog. If you’re a designer in the Baltimore area, be sure to check out their resources! Here are some resume writing tips to get you started… Resume Writing: Guidance for Designers Writing a resume can be a daunting task for many. What template should you use? Remembering and articulating your tasks PLUS …
As a recruiter, I’ve seen thousands of resumes cross my desk–from classic and simple to creative with infographics. I’m also aware that people utilize resume templates to save time and provide a structure for formatting. This is my take on what I find effective and what you should be thinking about when you seek out a resume template. Before you …
The Ladders conducted a study in 2018 using eye-tracking software to follow the recruiter’s progress when reading a resume. What did they find? Recruiters averaged a time of 7.4 seconds of skimming the resume to find the information they needed to assess whether the applicant would move forward to a screen. I’ve talked to recruiters who would confirm that average, and …
If you are a college graduate and preparing to enter the job market, then crafting a resume will be an essential step in your career search process. Before you anxiously dive into writing a draft, vision the purpose of this document. A resume should communicate your achievements and skills that will be relevant in bringing value to the prospective employer. …
