How to avoid damaging resume typos
Q: I applied for a job recently and was not hired for the role. I was told that my resume was “filled” with typos. I found one or two but the resume certainly was NOT “filled” with typos. I used … Continued
Q: I applied for a job recently and was not hired for the role. I was told that my resume was “filled” with typos. I found one or two but the resume certainly was NOT “filled” with typos. I used … Continued
This week on the Job Doc Chat, Pattie answered questions about how to change jobs after a long employment period, how to explain absences from the job market and how to make a clean, attractive resume. She also answered questions … Continued
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This week on the Job Doc Chat, Pattie answered questions about an employer’s responsiveness to job applications and how to deal with annoying coworkers. She also tackled the tough question of how to ask for a raise, see all this … Continued
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This week Pattie answered questions regarding some of toughest parts of the hiring process, including how to properly write a resume, how to impress an employer with a cover letter, and how employers analyze your cover letter. She also tackled … Continued
Q: Several years ago I chose to change careers and become a UI Designer. I absolutely love what I do but I find myself unemployed. I was laid off over two years ago. I’ve been searching ever since. I’ve had … Continued
Q: Why are gaps in resumes such a big deal? I feel like my friends, family and co-workers spend so much time trying to justify the gaps, that they forget to focus on what they have accomplished in their career. … Continued
This week Pattie answered questions about getting a reference from your current supervisor when you don’t want them to know that you are looking for a new job, finding a Boston area recruiting firm, finding a company with a more … Continued