by Joey | Mar 20, 2014 | Resumes
I realize it may be too much to ask if you’re currently seeking paid employment, but a little bit of empathy does go a long way. Imagine being the one tasked with assessing hundreds and hundreds of resumes per week, if not per day. You will not be winning yourself any...
by Joey | Oct 15, 2013 | Resumes, Skills
You’re dedicated. Driven. A strong communicator. A team player and an individual contributor. You’re trustworthy. Detail-oriented. Hard-working AND diligent (in case hard-working wasn’t enough). You are chock-full of soft skills and nothing’s going...
by Joey | Sep 26, 2013 | 50+, Interviews, Job Search, Resumes
There are a number of things that job seekers in their 50s and 60s can do to sideline concerns about their age and get work. Here are a few quick-and-dirty ideas…think of them as wrinkle cream for your job search: Your Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn...
by Joey | Aug 26, 2013 | Resumes
As Resume Deli CEO, if I could give only one piece of resume-writing advice it would be this: List accomplishments…not responsibilities! If you’re a pizza delivery guy, for example, it’s not enough to say that you “delivered pizzas”....
by Joey | Jun 15, 2013 | Resumes, Telecommuting
Writing a resume to win a telecommuting job calls for a somewhat different approach than writing one for an in-office position. Assuming that you’re applying for a position that is flex-friendly, here are some tips to composing your resume: Highlight past...
by Joey | Jan 17, 2013 | Experts, Job Search, Resumes
Not all resume writers are created equal. I am one and have been for more than 15 years. During that span I’ve hired and supervised nearly 20 resume writers at Resume Deli and elsewhere. Here’s my advice on how to pick a winner, but more so, when to fire your resume...
