Cracking the Code: Essential ATS System Tips for Job Seekers

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) help recruiters and employers store and manage resumes, but they can also result in your not getting an interview for a job that would be a good fit. Some ATS systems scan your resume for content, and can automatically reject you....

Not Getting Any Responses to Your Resume? Here’s why.

Have you ever spent hours tweaking your resume for the perfect job opportunity only to hit submit and never hear anything again? If you’re like many job seekers, you’ve spent a fair amount of time wondering whether some of your resumes have simply become lost in...

4 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Include on Your Resume

Writing about yourself isn’t easy. After more than 15 years weaving in and out of academia, professional writing, and career services, I can tell you that this is almost always true – even for the most seasoned professionals and the most accomplished writers. In fact,...

Should I Focus on Keyword Optimization When Writing My Resume?

When researching resume-writing tips, one of the first pieces of advice you’re likely to encounter is, “Be sure to use plenty of relevant keywords.”  One website even advises “put them everywhere.” While keywords do make your resume easier to find, they don’t...