A Job-Seeker’s Homework: “Find the Business Pain”
Research. Homework. Hours spent pouring over statistical facts and opinions. Each of us engages in this kind of activity when we take interest in something. We want to know more and develop a greater understanding of that which is foreign to us. Just as we would engage in this behavior when taking on a new […]
What is Your Social Media Presence Saying About You?
In the world we live in today, image is everything. Well, let’s hope it’s not everything. But first impressions are definitely very crucial! The term image can be defined as “the general impression that a person, organization or product presents to the public.” 2023 can also be said to define ‘image’ in two simple words: […]
Choose Resume Words to Attract the Hiring Manager
Imagine a hiring manager with a long day ahead. He or she desperately needs to fill the open position in the company but wants to find the right person for the job. There are piles of resumes on the desk. And not enough time to give each document his or her attention. Therefore, the manager […]
Consider Your Resume References and Expect to be Considered!
Your resume has been saved. The cover letter is complete. Now, all that stands between you and your finished application is your list of references. Easy. This part should take a few minutes, right? After all, you’ve known good ole Stan (or Dan or Jan) for decades. Stan and the gang are your go-to references […]
Don’t Settle in Your Job Search, You Are More Qualified Than You Think!
Do you find yourself ready to give up on the job search? Are you ready to settle for the job that is your last choice? Don’t lose heart! You have worked too hard to get this far, and you owe it to yourself to keep fighting for the job you want, the job you deserve. […]
Are you guilty of Cover Letter Neglect?
Have you ever zipped quickly through a stack of books, ditching the ones that didn’t seem appealing? Or perused the bookshelf looking specifically for words or titles that jumped out to you? Judging a book by its cover. It’s the token “no-no” that we are all taught while growing up, yet how many times daily […]
Job Interview Tips to Increase Your Confidence
Want that next job? Get the job interview tips that will increase your confidence and prepare you “Interview invitations should come with a warning: Strong feelings of excitement changing suddenly into dread are imminent upon receiving this invitation.” This statement, made by Lily Zhang, is the summation of the feelings many have journeyed through in […]
Get help from a Resume Writer
What help from Resume Writer do I need? Founded in 2010, Platinum Resumes serves the Greater Kansas City area and clients nationwide. From our name, you likely assume we provide exceptional resumes, but that is just the beginning. Get help from a resume writer and other services we provide our clients. A Resume that Results […]
Overcoming Common Resume Struggles
Common Resume Struggles and How to Overcome them Writing a great resume under ideal career history conditions (several consecutive, gap-free, lengthy spans of employment which match well with what you are applying for) is challenging enough. It becomes even more difficult when you are up against one or more additional challenges, so I thought I’d […]
Creating a Powerful Sales Resume
Creating a Sales Resume- Three Important Tips No single approach to resume writing fits all industries. A decision maker for a financial position is looking for vastly different content than what is sought for a marketing, legal, or sales opportunity. Platinum Resumes specializes in that latter category, as sales professionals often seek better compensation and […]