http://theresumegroup.com Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:24:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do we really have to go over this again? It amazes me that in today's world, where nothing is a secret and where background checks are as routine as your morning Starbucks, that people still insist on lying on their résumés.  A recent article by Klaus Kneale on Forbes.com quotes Nancy Davis, a ... http://theresumegroup.com/2008/06/21/liar-liar/ Writing a resume that tells a hiring manager about your credentials, experience and accomplishments is the easy part. Writing a resume that forces a hiring manager to pick up the phone - NOW - and invite you in for an interview - PRONTO - is a much tougher assignment.  What are hiring ... http://theresumegroup.com/2008/06/14/why-some-candidates-get-the-interview-%e2%80%93-and-why-you-may-not/ Here are some examples of our high-quality work: Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 http://theresumegroup.com/2008/05/26/professional-resume-examples/ Today, Penelope Trunk blogged about the launch of her new business, BrazenCareerist.com. It's a really amazing concept - a new network of 50 young bloggers, all blogging about their professional interests, and who have all agreed to be a part of a network of people helping other people with their careers. One part ... http://theresumegroup.com/2008/03/04/brazencareeristcom-launch/ I recently worked with a client who told me she was "terrible at networking". When I questioned her about why, she said that she "didn't like to ask people for things".  I was surprised that she thought of her network as people that she kept in her back pocket, and only pulled them ... http://theresumegroup.com/2008/02/16/tips-to-strengthen-your-network-without-taking-advantage/ Happy New Year! It's that time again. Time to think about the things we want to accomplish this year, set some realistic goals and put together an action plan to achieve them.  I decided to write the very first blog post for The Resume Group today, the first day of the New Year, because ... http://theresumegroup.com/2008/01/02/happy-new-year-heres-5-tips-to-help-find-your-new-job/ Check back here often for tips and updates on ways to get the attention you deserve from potential employers! http://theresumegroup.com/2007/06/19/welcome-to-the-resume-group-blog/