Resumes

Transferable skills. Which ones do you have? Which ones are hiding in plain sight? I started developing mine long before I ever got paid for anything. My guess is that you did, too. What transferable skills did you develop early? I wasn’t fast or agile enough to make any of the sports teams at Vincent Middle School, so I joined the band. I’d been playing piano for years already and could read music easily, so it seemed logical. My older sister played the flute, and I wanted to play it, too. But, somehow I ended up with the clarinet. 🤷‍♀️ I learned it quick – and quickly got bored. So I conspired with my band director to give me access to more instruments. He kept […]

So many jobseekers are frustrated that they never hear anything back after applying – so I made this quick video to talk about two reasons why that might be happening. Because it may not be ‘them’. It may be you(r resume). TL:DR 👉😉 Start at 00.05:46 …

This is a quick video to let anyone using LinkedIn as part of their job search strategy know NOT to use Easy Apply if your profile isn’t optimized – and why. I hope you find it helpful.   ———————–👋I’m Gretchen 👉I am a career and personal development strategist on a mission to teach you to find what you love without losing yourself in the process.​🎯I create sane strategies that produce serious results. 📰 If you thought this post was interesting, you definitely need to sign up for my newsletter – where I give my subscribers exclusive insights, actionable advice and tips to take advantage of select opportunities.   ======================= Here are the ways to work with me at Career Insights: ======================= 🔥Sign up for 1:1

Hotmail, Yahoo and AOL – OH MY! Youglowgirl83@, lakeluvr@ or Clevelandroxx@ OH NO!! Your email address is one of the first identifiers a recruiter or hiring manager will see on your resume. Right there under your name, next to your phone number and LinkedIn profile (if you don’t have one – let’s fix that!) – that last thing you want associated with your name is a goofy or inappropriate email address. And virtually every one I’ve ever seen have been tied to an old Hotmail, Yahoo or AOL account. Email Address Best Practices You want your email address to be memorable – but only for the right reasons. Domains The two easiest options here are to create a custom email address tied to your own

People looking for resume tips ask this question more than any other:“How do I actually get someone to read it?!” It’s always been the first and most common question I get asked by job seekers. And, considering the sheer volume of people looking to upgrade, change or (let’s be honest) escape their current situation, I thought this was such an important topic that I would write a quick little post about how to get someone to read your resume. I hope something here is helpful for you! 🤜🤛 I’ve provided resume and other career services for years, and this is my ‘above all else, do these things!’ list for clients looking to avoid the resume black hole many applicants find themselves stuck in. How I make sure someone will read your resume: I create

How to make a resume with no experience CONGRATULATIONS! You’re ready to get a job! But how do you make a resume with no experience? This is an important question because no matter what anyone tells you – you need a resume to apply for most jobs. But what if this is your first job? What if you have no work experience? What are you supposed to put on a resume to avoid a gaping hole in the Experience section? How do you make a resume with no experience? You use the experience you DO have. Let me explain. Because, although you may not have employment experience that speaks to the job you want to apply for, you probably have quite a bit of relevant experience