resume writing - Portfolio Creative

Your Resumé: Is It Time for a Digital Upgrade?

June 29, 2017

First of all, let’s put to rest the rumor that resumés are dead. Passé. Outdated. Sorry, but they’re not. While the demise of the resumé has been predicted for years, currently they are still a standard requirement for most companies. Yes, you can direct people to your website or LinkedIn profile, and they may check you out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and lots of other places online, but all of that is secondary information. The reality is that, once you get into the hiring process, most companies will expect you

3 Great Reasons To Always Be Updating Your Resume

September 2, 2016

By Catherine Lang-Cline When you lose your job, or choose to find another job, it is the natural first step to update your resume. But waiting to update it after 3, 5, or 10 or more years can work against you. Here are 3 great reasons to always be updating your resume. It is difficult to remember all of your accomplishments. Unless you are taking notes as you go, I am sure that you have achieved a lot more then you can remember on your job. It is much more

One More Overused Word

March 2, 2009

Not long ago Kristen posted about Highly Abused Resume Phrases. Well I have one more to add – Utilize. Recently I have received many resumes with this word in the Objective Statement. Be creative! Switch it up with Develop, Employ, Hone, or Maximize. Or hey, you can be even more bold and not even have an objective statement. Let the rest of your resume do the talking. This is a subject in debate. Some employers claim they don’t even read objective statements, while

PORTFOLIO CREATIVE BLOG

Your Resumé: Is It Time for a Digital Upgrade?

3 Great Reasons To Always Be Updating Your Resume

One More Overused Word

quick links