How important is your college major? Graduating from college did two things for my career. I got a key to let me in the door that said, “Degree required” on the job description. I gained acceptance into business circles and social circles where having a college degree meant credibility. With a liberal arts degree, I…
Curriculum Vitae or Resume?
A curriculum vitae (CV) is similar to a resume. In the United States, applicants for jobs in research, education, and medicine frequently use a curriculum vitae. In England and Europe, job seekers more commonly use curriculum vitae instead of a resume. A resume has less information and is, therefore, shorter than curriculum vitae. Most resumes are one…
Resumes that are Short and Sweet
Here are some tips for creating resumes that are short and sweet. These tips will help resume readers see you as a great applicant. Your credentials will stand out immediately. Eliminate the summary of your experience. People often include a summary of the experience at the top of a resume. The information in your summary…
Learning How to Write a Book
My latest skills development project is learning how write a book. When I built my first website, I had articles on how to make a job change. I began to post links to other useful articles. I added a newsletter to my website. My son suggested that I begin to write articles for my website…
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