

When was the last time you updated your resume?
September is International Update Your Resume Month, so there’s no better time to do it than now! Whether you're struggling to get responses from employers during your job search, pursuing an internal promotion or raise, or just keeping...
When was the last time you updated your resume?
September is International Update Your Resume Month, so there’s no better time to do it than now! Whether you're struggling to get responses from employers during your job search, pursuing an internal promotion or raise, or just keeping your eyes open for your dream job, your resume may be what’s holding you back from moving forward in your career.
As a Certified Resume Writer, Steph Cartwright has helped hundreds of job seekers at all career levels and across a wide range of fields and industries create resumes that present them as the best fit for the jobs that they want. She will be joining us to share insights and actionable tips for updating your resume to be more competitive in today's job market.
In this chat, you’ll learn:
What kind of work is provided here?
What are the key factors which needs to be considered while placing an ads on Facebook?
Will I get the certification
I can really use the help.
I've been attending a lot of relevant industry meetings to update my skills and network. How can I represent that in a resume to show that I am current/relevant?
Hi, I completed one unpaid projects for my experience to add on my portfolio. Can I use it as an experience on my resume. I get a real hands on experience while doing that project. I got to learn...
Nothing specific at this time.
Do you have any specific advice and/or examples that would help with highlighting achievements on a resume?
What are options for condensing the words/length, but still being detailed about my experience?
How do I address my great resignation/sabbatical on my resume?
Should a standard, recognizable format be followed or are more creative formats encouraged so that my resume can be distinguished from the masses?
I keep hearing that an impactful summary is key to get the recruiter's attention... but this is so broad! What elements/tips would have an impactful summary in your experience? Many thanks!
Please confirm: putting your preferred job title at the top of your resume and moving your address details to the bottom? I saw this on a resume building website online.
I hear conflicting best practices on resume writing. Do you have a suggested trusted resource you can recommend?
How to land on a job as a fresher with no prior experience?
RE filling a gap on resume: is it ok to combine volunteer activity along with research work done pro bono w/o mentioning was free into one 'current' role...if so what should we think about as the...
What tips do you suggest to avoid sounding desperate or like a vocabulary list of buzz words?
Are there any recent resume trends that concern or you find intriguing?
How far back in job history should one go? And how should one fill a page and break into sections a long-term job >5 yrs
No questions at this time!
Any tips for writing CV after career break? I seem to have forgotten project specific details.. please advise..
How can you best present informal education such as online courses, "bootcamp" trainings, or self-teaching that don't come with a certificate or degree? Is it worth including these if you are new...
How do you write a great career summary?
How to make resume stand out
What are some key points that should be highlighted on my resume. Also, how can I gain more experience for my desired field so that those experiences can be later added to my resume to make me a...
Here for the great information.
How do I highlight transferrable skills from marketing to a sales position on my resume? Also seeking suggestions on how to list an employment gap on my resume.
How to get my resume picked or shortlisted for interview calls ?
No specific questions
When someone is at the entry level position in a team, there aren't many statistics to reflect huge impacts of one's contribution on the business. How to demonstrate the skills adequately in this scenario?
not at this time thanks!
What's the best way to reach out to people at the company to which you're applying? Is it recommended to figure out and connect with hiring decision-makers? Is it appropriate to connect with...
Is it more important to format the resume for online/AI intake and submission or for creative/visual. Are employers still accepting pdf format for resumes?
No Specific questions
How can to beat the LinkedIn algorithm?
How do I know if my cover letter is right?
How to get a perfect cover letter?
How to handle (on the resume) a 1.5 year pause in work due to COVID
Looking forward to info that will be discussed.
Are objectives a thing of the past?
Thoughts on a hyprid resume for those with long-term career gaps.
If you're someone that has job hopped a lot instead of staying at a company for a long time (e.g. 5 years to 10 years), would that look bad on a resume? If so, are there any tips to get the...
How long should a resume be? there is always a conflict on this topic
What are the typical items (or phrases) you should not include in your resume? (e.g. photo, date of birth, etc.)
Is there a specific question you have for the speaker? Let us know!