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Contract roles – do they signal a jumpy work history?
15 May 2023

Contract roles – do they signal a jumpy work history?

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: Since 2020, and even before, I have worked in several contract roles.  Many of these roles have been long-term, and several have been with well-known and impressive companies.  My longer-term goal is to secure a full-time role with a … Continued

career advancement, contractor, job doc blog, job seekers, resumes, updating your resume
Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides advice on resumes
19 Dec 2022

Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides advice on resumes

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I have received different advice from a number of different job coaches.  One suggested that I no longer include an objective at the top of my resume.  Another suggested that I only include a summary.  Another said that neither … Continued

candidate tips, gaining work experience, job doc blog, references, resumes, updating your resume
Different versions of a resume? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares advice
22 Aug 2022

Different versions of a resume? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares advice

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am working with a career counselor as I am hunting for a new job.  I was at the same company for 25 years and was recently let go.  I am lucky because I have a severance package, so … Continued

career counselor, job doc blog, job seeker, job seekers, resumes, updating your resume
How to move up
4 Jul 2022

How to move up

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I am 21 years old and I work two jobs, one in retail.  Both are not in professional office environments.  My goal is to work in a professional office environment.  I have a degree but I really don’t use … Continued

job doc blog, job search strategies, job seeker, job seekers, linkedin, networking, online resume submission, professional dress, updating your resume
Rusty interviewing skills?
7 Feb 2022

Rusty interviewing skills?

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I am applying for a new job.  The problem is I haven’t applied for a job in 22 years!  I am sick with anxiety.  What can I do to prepare?  Do I need to be a Zoom expert? A:  … Continued

COVID-19, interview, interviewing, interviewing strategies, job doc blog, online interview, updating your resume
Resume needs improvement
9 Aug 2021

Resume needs improvement

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I recently was told by a recruiter that my resume needs to be improved.  I am not sure what he was talking about.  I was given no specific comments. A:  Having not seen your resume, I am unsure of … Continued

criticism, job doc blog, recruiter, recruiters, resumes, updating your resume
Updating an old resume
24 Feb 2020

Updating an old resume

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  You have probably commented on this before, but I have not written a resume in a long time.  Where do I start?  My last resume is probably 10 or more years old.  HELP! A:  Great that you are updating … Continued

candidate tips, job applications, job doc blog, resumes, updating your resume
Tips on updating your resume
26 Aug 2019

Tips on updating your resume

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I have not updated my resume in almost 10 years.  I know resumes have changed.  What are some of your top resume tips to make sure that my resume gets looked at in the year 2019? A: Happy to … Continued

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