The moment you begin your job search is the moment that potential employers start to pay attention. Everything you do has the chance of reflecting poorly on you or showing the value you have to offer. Professionalism in your job search matters. Make sure that you remain professional throughout the entire job search process. Here …
What is Resume Strategy Planning?
What is resume strategy planning and is it really necessary? I mean, it’s easy enough to find free resume templates on the internet, and it’s easy to fill them in with your work history and educational background. So, that’s it, right? Your resume is done. You’ve written it yourself, there’s no need to consult a …
Do I Really Need A Cover Letter?
One question that I am often asked is, “Do I really need a cover letter?” The question stems from the assumption that a cover letter isn’t going to be read, or that a resume covers all of the necessary information. The short answer to the question is: Yes, you need one. Why Do I Need …
Military to Civilian Resume Writing: How to Overcome the Biggest Challenges
Creating an effective military to civilian resume is filled with a host of unique challenges. We can help. Here are some tips to help make sure your military to civilian resume will help you get a new job. Military to Civilian Resumes Need to Use Civilian Language The military essentially has its own language. The …
The Secret to Targeting Your Resume
At Loud Resumes, we create resumes that help you get more interviews and job offers, but how do we achieve that? We specifically target every part of your resume to the job you are seeking. Targeting your resume, along with making sure that your experience is value-based, and there are no grammatical errors or typos …
Why is it So Hard to Write a Resume?
Writing a resume doesn’t sound that hard. After all, you know your job better than anyone. You know how valuable you have been as an employee. You are confident in your skills and abilities. So, why is it so hard to write a resume? Bragging Doesn’t Always Come Naturally. Even though you know you have …
Resume Return On Investment
What does return on investment have to do with your resume? Well, a lot actually. First, there is the expectation that your resume will do something for you. The time and effort (and money, if you use a professional resume service) spent on creating your resume needs to result in a new job. A new …
How to Cope With the Stress of Finding A New Job
Finding a new job can be very stressful, especially if you are not getting any interviews or job offers. Here are some strategies to help you deal with the stress of job hunting. Don’t Take Rejection Personally The most important thing to remember is that a lack of progress in your job search is …
How to Leverage Social Media in Your Job Search
Are you using social media to help you during your job search? Social media can have a big impact on getting a new job if you know how to leverage it properly. Using Social Media as Part of Your Job Search Strategy… When you think about using social media for career purposes, LinkedIn is …
5 Benefits of Hiring Professional Resume Writer
Hiring a professional resume writer might seem like a big expense, but the rewards are worth it (and, in many cases, it’s a tax write off). Professional Resume Writers Write Resume For a Living This might seem like a “no-brainer” kind of statement, but think about it for a moment. If you want someone to …