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By Sharon Graham. Times have changed. Advancements in technology, globalization, politics, and economics are creating shifts in the Canadian labour market. Resume writing strategy must also change to meet the needs of a new labour market. You might be thinking about taking your resume writing to a new level. Consider these six progressive ideas that may seem contrary to current opinion. Two resumes are better than one Because juggling multiple versions of resumes can be onerous, job seekers across Canada have been advised to create one master version that can be…
By Stephanie Clark. An active member on several organizations, I often offer my help, and can also seek help, from my peers. Today, a colleague wrote: “I am currently working with a world-class facilitator who works with senior management teams. She is applying for a position with a Canadian corporation after a 15-year career as an entrepreneur. She feels that one of her greatest assets is her voice (along with her commanding presence) and she wants to state this on the resume.” She went on to ask “I am stuck…how…
By Sharon Graham. Developing the content of a strategic resume is important. However, if you really want to create an outstanding resume, you must pay attention to formatting, structure, and design. This requires exemplary technical skills. We know that the majority of businesses require resumes in Microsoft Word format. The application can be finicky, but it is crucial that you master it if you want to create something effective. Here are 4 links identified and compiled by Career Professionals of Canada’s Resume Strategist Mastermind Group to help you proactively to…
By Sharon Graham. As a diligent and motivated resume strategist, you’ve learned the “ins and outs” of applying for positions using an online resume. You know that employers and recruiters use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to sort, store, and manage the considerable number of resumes they receive on a daily basis. As with any technology, there are ways to get around the system and improve your client’s chances of getting noticed. Regardless of how your client submits his or her resume – hand-delivered, through the website, email, or snail mail – it…
By Sharon Graham. Resume grammar, spelling, and language are areas where most clients struggle. What you may not know is that many Canadian practitioners also have difficulty in these areas. Many practitioners applying for the Certified Resume Strategist (CRS) credential have difficulty with the grammar, spelling, and language areas. In fact, resume grammar is where many applicants lose points in the overall work product submission and evaluation process. As a Canadian practitioner, to provide your clients with solid resume advice, you must have above-average comprehension of the English language. Resume grammar, spelling, and…
By Sharon Graham. Clients hire professionals to write strategic resumes. And, professionals need to have superior skills to provide top-notch documents. For this reason, most resume writers and employment consultants regularly take professional development to upgrade their resume writing skills. Some practitioners prefer to turn to the Internet to learn the basics. It is very tempting to download a resume template and modify it for a client. However, when you rely on templates, you automatically stunt your ability to distinguish your client and write a strategic resume. Follow these steps to write a strategic resume…