Online Career Tips

By Courtney Bousquet
Career Services Contributor

In my last post I discussed the top five phrases included in NBC News’ “Top 10 Phrases to Ban From Your Resume.” In this post, I plan to address the remaining five, for all of which five phrases you should scour, and then systematically eliminate from your resume! Continue Reading

By Courtney Bousquet
Career Services Contributor

Has it been awhile since you’ve updated your resume or even considered searching for jobs? Perhaps you should take another look at how you’ve worded your experience sections. NBC News shares those turns of phrase job seekers should immediately jettison from their resume in the article “Top 10 Phrases to Ban from Your Resume.” Learn about the common phrases to delete from your resume, to show your best in this two part-series. Continue Reading

By Kristen Carter, Guest Contributor

Your resume is, by far, one of the most important components of the job application process, and if done wrong, could become an obstacle standing between you and your dream job. You want it to accurately reflect your experience and accomplishments in a concise manner, while also grabbing the attention of a hiring manager. At the same time, there are likely many other qualified candidates applying for the same positions that you are. So, how do you get your resume to stay at the top of the pile? While there are many resume tips out there, Donna Fuscaldo mentions three points in her article titled, “How to Make Your Resume Better Than the Competition,” that I would highly recommend implementing in order to increase your chances of landing an interview. Continue Reading

By Cathy Francois
Guest Contributor

In this digital age it easier to access information about job opportunities. However, easier access comes with fierce competition and employers may have more applicants than they have time to possibly read. This makes having a resume free from “resume red flags” imperative to job search success. Below are some common resume blunders to avoid. Continue Reading