Posts by Amie Kelson

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…

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…

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…