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Tandem Powered offers a full suite of Professional Resume Writing, Career Development, and HR / Business Consulting services.
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 We challenge outdated norms, share fresh perspectives, and explore what it means to find fulfillment right now—in a world that rarely makes it easy.
In short, don't use a skills meter to outline your level of expertise in certain skills on your resume. Instead, as this post outlines, include specific achievements that show how you have used a certain skill to make a meaningful (ideally quantifiable) impact on an organization.
Read MoreQ. I know it's okay to put awards you have won on your resume, but what about performance appraisals?
Read More“Excellent written and verbal communication skills” is about the most common entry I see on resumes (regardless of level). For that very reason, it is also something I don’t suggest you include. Instead, your resume itself should make this point very clear. But all-too-often I see candidates lay claim to being excellent communicators and then undercut that claim by presenting a resume that displays anything but. Here are some common missteps to avoid.
Read MoreShould I list my position or the company I work for first on my resume?
Read MoreQ: In your last post, you mentioned that some people will make the mistake of using a third person voice on their resumes. Please explain what this is (so I don't do it).
Read MoreBelieving – even when you’ve been told – that the position is already yours can lead to complacency and ultimately frustration and anger when you don't get the job.
Read MoreWe are the first to say that powerful job search documents are only a part of a successful career management plan. That is why we place so much emphasis on the entire process; we want clients to walk away with a success orientation and the kind of bolstered confidence that can change their career trajectory. Projects are about a lot more than a new resume, and that’s why we love what we do.
Read MoreThe best jobs and careers are an extension of your strengths and values with (hopefully) a heavy dose of passion in the mix. Because that's the case – that fulfilling work is a natural extension of the best of you – your life will never be defined by your work. If you do the heavy lifting that's required to figure out who you are and what you should be doing with your life, work/life balance will rarely, if ever, be out of sync.
Read MoreI'm a big advocate for one-page resumes. No, they are not always possible or strategic, but I think most people would be surprised at how often they are the best option.
Read MoreA huge part of Tandem’s success is thanks to past clients – both individuals and organizations – who have referred other people and businesses. Approximately 70% of Tandem’s business comes from referrals. The power of a referral is taken very seriously, and we strive to live up to and exceed past clients’ high expectations.
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