A: First and foremost, the answer to this question is highly personal and based on a number of factors, from your background and skill level, to your financial situation, and…
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If you’re looking to change careers, switch industries, or make a career transition of any kind, you need a resume that highlights your transferrable skills and experience. Transferrable Skills refer…
By David Wiacek, BRS Senior Resume Consultant & Contributor Finding a job is already a daunting process even under “normal” circumstances, to say nothing of the massive wrench that the…
The 2020 pandemic changed the job and career landscape dramatically. Especially for industries that felt the extremes, from becoming irrelevant to having record revenues. While the change in the employment…
Relationships and networking have been the foundation of nearly every job I’ve had. And referrals in my networking group consistently account for 30% of my new clients. The ability to…
Part of setting yourself for success in your job search is doing adequate research and planning with the right tools. If you go into your job search with a clear…
When a new job posting pops up it's hard to not jump at the opportunity and apply immediately. Most candidates don't understand is that it's not a race to be...
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This article was written in partnership with Time.com. The end of the year often marks a time in which hiring slows due to holidays, staff absences, and budgets drying up…
One of the most challenging aspects of the job search is how to make your resume stand out among hundreds of potential competitors. In today’s saturated job market, it’s critical…
The holiday season can be a challenging time to search for a job. Hiring often slows during these last five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, as many staffers cash…
The ability to negotiate fair compensation with an employer, one of the most important skills besides confidence that you can bring to the interview as a job seeker is an…
Clients often ask if they should include a resume summary statement. My answer is nearly always a resounding “YES”. The summary section of your resume is prime real estate —...
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In some cases, it makes sense to create a more generalized resume than one pointed towards a specific job title. This comes up when you need to position yourself effectively…
The purpose of the resume is to make a strong first impression. You do this by highlighting your most relevant skills, experience, and knowledge. Your resume should be impactful, concise,...
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What is a Functional Resume? A functional resume emphasizes skill sets over direct work experience. A traditional (or chronological) resume will list out each role with a detailed description of…
While I maintain that LinkedIn is the best way to boost your visibility to hiring managers and recruiters online, not everyone wants their information accessible to the network’s several million…
The BRS team crafts impactful resumes and custom branded marketing materials designed to stand out in today’s ultra-competitive job market.