Posts by Amie Kelson
Beware of Resume Templates
Beware of Resume Templates You may have heard that a recruiter will spend, on average, only 6 seconds reviewing a resume. My experience as a hiring manager confirms that statistic. Two things are required for me to spend a little more time; 1) It is easy on the eyes 2) I can quickly find what…
Read MoreBoost Your Response Rate with the SKILLS Section of Your Resume
Boost Your Response Rate with the SKILLS Section of Your Resume Several months ago I was discussing with a client the importance of the SKILLS section of a resume. She was lamenting that she really didn’t know what to put in that section because she wasn’t looking for a technical role and didn’t know any…
Read MoreHow to Account for Large Employment Gaps on Your Resume
How to Account for Large Employment Gaps on Your Resume You took time off to travel the world, raise a child, care for an aging parent or fight an illness, and now, you are ready to reenter the workforce. You are excited for new challenges! Nervous about the gap in your resume? Here are some…
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