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Seattle, WA
USA

Tandem Powered offers a full suite of Professional Resume Writing, Career Development, and HR / Business Consulting services.

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Our blog and podcast dive into the real stories and everyday strategies behind building a No Vacation Required life. We challenge outdated norms, share fresh perspectives, and explore what it means to find fulfillment right now—in a world that rarely makes it easy.

Yes, Always Target Your Resume

Kent R.

Resumes that attract attention are those that have been targeted to the position of interest. Recruiters and Hiring Managers are good at determining when you’ve phoned it in by sending a general resume.

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How to Come Across as Qualified on Your Resume

Kent R.

A truly effective resume strikes just the right balance between presenting a solid track record of success and communicating potential. If you read my blog, you know that your resume needs to include both specific, quantifiable achievements and strategic curiosity gaps.

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Speaking To Team Accomplishments On Your Resume

Kent R.

It is a shame to leave outstanding accomplishments off your resume simply because you are afraid to take credit for the whole achievement. With some thoughtful word choices, you can shine a spotlight on your contribution to a team achievement and really bolster your resume.

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What Companies Think of Your Resume

Kent R.

I have a lot of exposure to the frustrations that companies have when it comes to finding quality candidates. Below, I’ll resurface something I shared as a speaker at a conference when asked about mistakes candidates make when competing for hot positions with big-name companies.

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Should You list A Side Business On Your Resume?

Kent R.

In the last few weeks, I've advised a couple of companies as they have worked to source candidates for critical senior level positions. In doing so, I was reminded of a very important resume truth – at least based on the way the "other side of the table" sees something that you (the candidate) likely view entirely differently.

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How to Evaluate a Job / Company

Kent R.

When you're pondering your next employer or interviewing for your next job, ensure that the organization you're interviewing with values – truly values – employees' reasons for joining the company. Organizations that walk the talk will have employee-forward initiatives baked right into recruiting materials and employee literature.

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So You Don't Like Your Job

Kent R.

The goal of most of my Career Development activities is to get clients in touch with their natural strengths. A big realization for most clients is that one's natural strengths are not necessarily those things that one is good at

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