Tip #1: Think strategically... not structurally.

When creating your resume, you need to think strategically. The trap is people think structurally and think that filling in the blanks is what makes a resume and so they hope for the best.

Here are questions to ponder on when thinking strategically:

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There are 2 key things that you need to know about your resume and LinkedIn profile:

1. Market your value. Your potential employer needs to know not just what you've done but how well you've done it.

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Do more than list your MBA. Showcase your MBA, don’t just mention it:

1. Include it, even if you haven't finished it yet.
   Different ways that you can say you're finishing or midway through an MBA:

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Now that you have less time than ever before to “wow” your target employer with your story, you’ll want to know what sells and what doesn’t.  Deb Dib, resume expert, offers a must-use strategy and critical tips for creating an effective resume that lands you your first interview.… more>>

The social transparency phenomenon that has occurred with the rise of the web means tremendous opportunities for job candidates like you to gain visibility. One example is through the use of the video bio. Catharine Fennell, Founder and CEO of VideoBIO, discusses how to leverage video to inject “the personal” into your profile while at the same time taking control of your personal and professional reputation online to stay a step ahead of your competition.… more>>

Use the top third of the resume to grab attention and sell yourself in a convincing way.  Show what you offer in a way that can be read in 7 to 10 seconds.  Make the reader stop and say “this person has what we are looking for.”

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Answers to the 5 most asked questions about resumes

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Wendy Enelow & Louise Kursmark, the authors of Modernize Your Resume - Get Noticed... Get Hired share their favorite techniques in bringing resumes up to speed for today's competitive job search market.

One reason that resumes have changed over the past several years is because there's a fundamental shift in the way people read. Thanks to the Internet, people are now power browsing. … more>>

Format is the structure and layout of your resume. It is how you organize and present the information so that employers can easily understand who you are, what you do, where you''ve done it and most important consideration of all, how you can help them.

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Why is design so important? The physical appearance of your resume dramatically effects how your readers perceive you. First impressions are powerful and studies have shown, they are indelible.

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You want to make your resume a marketing asset that makes your case for a new direction.

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The strict requirements of a one-page on-campus resume template has limitations.

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In this video, Ross Macpherson shows how your resume and LinkedIn profile should be aligned: where they can be similar and where they should be different; what to do and what not to do.   

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