One of the biggest problems I see job seekers make with their resume Work experience is filling this section primarily with job duties and responsibilities.

Now, it’s understandable because this is how most people write their resume - they simply describe what they have done at current and previous employers.

The reason why this is a problem though is that job duties and responsibilities will neither make you stand out nor demonstrate how strong you are, leading to mediocre results and interview rates.

The solution? You have to make your Work Experience (quiet) achievement-centric. There is really nothing significant about one’s job duties because everyone is supposed to them anyway.

What truly separates an attention-grabbing resume from just average CVs are the accomplishments and the results you produced.

1. What did you achieve? or How did your work stand out?

As I mentioned, simply listing what you have done doesn’t carry much impact because everyone in the same...

5 Myths about Job Search That's Holding You Back Now
(and what you should do instead)

According to a survey by CareerBuilder.com, 75% of job seekers are making at least one of these mistakes in their job search, and they are losing out on opportunities and offers because of them. In this video, I’m going to debunk these myths one by one and show you the best practices you can follow instead.

By the end of this post, you will learn how to avoid these pitfalls and instead, how you can stand out from the crowd and get more interviews and offers, so you can find a career you will truly love.

1. The more I apply (online) the better

Have you ever felt that applying for jobs online is like throwing your resume into a black hole? You spend hours browsing through hundreds of job postings, filling out endless forms, and uploading your resume over and over again, only to hear nothing back from the employers.

Well, you’re not alone. Many people take the approach of “...

3 Biggest Reasons your resume is not getting noticed

If you have been making these resume mistakes that I am about to tell you, your chances of getting interviews from now on is about to go off the chart. Keep watching. 

I know how frustrating and discouraging it can be when you apply for jobs online and you don’t hear anything back from the employers. I’ve been there myself, and I’ve seen many of my clients and students struggle with the same problem.

And that's the reason why, in this post, I’m going to share with you the 3 biggest and most common resume mistakes that are hindering you from getting noticed and show you what you should do instead to obtain more and better results. By the end of this video, you will learn how to optimize your resume which will help you stand out from the crowd. You will also learn how to tailor your resume, capture the employer’s attention, and how to sell the value and impact you bring to the table.

So, if you’re ready to land yo...

If you’re a recent college graduate or you’re graduating soon, and you’re wondering: how can I find a job if I don’t already have work experience, and if I can’t find a job, how can I gain the experience in the first place, there is no need to worry. Cause today, I’m going to share with you the exact strategies to overcome this age-old chicken & egg problem, once and for all.

There are unique challenges that new graduates have to face that are different from what experienced professionals go through. The expectations and priorities of employers are vastly different for college students vs candidates with over 3-5 years of experience.

When companies look for recent graduates, their no.1 focus is not necessarily leveraging their knowledge or expertise - it’s more about investing in the person to learn the skills as quickly as possible so that they can contribute in the long run.

This means, most significant qualities employers value are not the individual’s ability and knowle...

We all know that writing well-crafted content in a CV is essential in capturing the attention of employers and selling your qualifications. But are you aware that knowing what to remove from your CV is just as important if you want to stand out? In fact, leaving certain elements in your profile will actually hurt your chances of the first interview and hinder you from eventually landing your dream job. So, let’s go through the list and make sure to remove whatever is applicable so you will have an awesome resume.

Let’s go!

1. Generic, fluffy, overused words

There are certain words that sound nice but they have been so overused that they no longer carry much meaning or impact in a resume. And you’ll know what I’m talking about because we all use them. I’m referring to words like, “motivated”, hard-working, diligent, and other similar cliches that anyone can write without any context or proof. Hiring managers are not interested in seeing those terms.

Instead, aim to focus o...

Resume Tips for Jumpy/Patchy Work History

It can be stressful if you have a patchy career history because most hiring managers do not prefer to interview or hire candidates who have not stayed very long in their previous firms. However, there are times when employees have no choice but to leave their firms due to circumstances that are out of their control. Perhaps the previous employer had a lot of issues, or maybe the next role was just too good of an opportunity to pass up, which was an exceptional case. Whatever the situation maybe, as long as you're someone who is genuinely able and want to build a long-term career with the next employer, it's quite unfortunate if you have be disadvantaged because of your history.

If you're in this situation, today's article is for you!

When I say jumpy history, I generally refer to leaving a company in less than a year. Of course, every situation is different, so you do need to make your own judgment calls. But, generally speaking,...

If I told you that you won’t have to write a resume by yourself again in a few years, how would you feel about that?

Actually, forget a few years because right now, there is an AI tool that can write a resume for you.

If you read any news about technology recently, you’ve probably heard of this AI called ChatGPT that sounds incredibly like a human being and is amazing at writing anything, including poems, essays, emails, etc.

Well, it’s pretty darn good at writing resumes too.

You can ask it to write a resume summary for you, write your work experience, and in fact, it can already write an entire resume from scratch if you want it to. It’s a powerful tool that is undoubtedly going to revolutionize and change the way we do everything.

Watch the video to find out how!

Elevate Your Career, Elevate Your Life!
Matt

Before you submit your resume or make your next application, make sure you go through this checklist. Here is the last-minute resume checklist that will help you avoid embarrassing mistakes and boost your chances of getting that first interview!

As mentioned, today’s article is the final checklist you want to reference before you submit your CV next if you want to avoid common pitfalls, grab the readers’ attention immediately, and maximize your chances of securing the meeting.  Plus, it only takes a few minutes. Sounds helpful? Let’s go!

1. Professional Summary

The first thing to check is your professional summary. Professional Summary is the top section of your CV, right below your name and contact information. This is like the 30-second pitch of your background and is what most people will read first when opening your resume. Therefore, writing a strong summary will go very far in terms of capturing the reader’s attention.

For the purpose of this article, I recommend...

Do you need to shorten your CV but you are unsure what to remove? Or it's taking too long? Are you looking for simple tips to trim your CV with minimal effort? You're in the right place!

One of the most common resume mistakes is making it too long. If a resume is not concise, it loses readability, and, really, no one likes to read lengthy CVs.

How long should a resume be? What is the ideal length?

Perhaps the best answer is a quote from a famous mathematician named Pascal. He said, "If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter." Pascal is saying that he would rather write a shorter, more concise letter, but it takes more effort to achieve brevity. In the same way, the best and the most effective resume is distilled to contain only the most critical and essential information.

Today I'm going to let you in on three simple and easy tips so that you can shorten your CV fast and with minimal effort. Let's go!

1.  Get rid of the Work History section altogether...

There are so many articles and resources about this question – primarily because it is asked a lot during interviews. Usually, it comes up as one of the first questions and serves as an opportunity for you to introduce yourself. While most people realize it is important to stay relevant and not mess it up, they do not realize the potential it has for you to start with a powerful impact and set the tone for the rest of the meeting.

And I’m going to teach you how to do that today – the secret success formula. But to understand and leverage today’s topic in the proper context, we need to cover of a few fundamental tips first.

• When interviewers ask this question, they are not asking for (nor are they interested in) your whole life story;
• What they are asking for is to introduce yourself within the professional context – information that is relevant to your career and interview
• Therefore, there is no need to talk about your family or where you grew up or went to your high sch
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