Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on May 8th, 2012

How To Cope With Difficult...

image: Geoff LMV (flickr) By Robert P. Poindexter Do you work with fellow employees who make your skin crawl? Conversely, do some of your workmates have such brilliant personalities that you actually look forward to seeing them each day? Well, if you’re like most of us, many of your co-workers fall...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on May 1st, 2012

Your Resume Must Do More T...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter While I recognize the role of recruiters, my position in the front line strategizing and writing effective resumes is grounded in 15 years’ experience. Candidates can be both creative and marketing-focused in their presentation and still attract the attention of the...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 23rd, 2012

The 6-second resume scan i...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Hat tip to Dawn Lennon and Dawn Bugni for unwittingly spurring me (via our chat over at Google Plus) to write this post discussing a recent survey on resumes. I admit to being highly concerned about TheLadders’ survey and the sweeping comments encouraging...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 18th, 2012

How to Demonstrate Company...

image via Flicker: SayJas By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Understandably so, metrics often are a focal point when building a strong and interview-grabbing resume story. While measurable impact is critical in creating a compelling career chronology, equally important is articulating your cultural fit with your...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 10th, 2012

Job Hunter: Use Your ̶...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Tangible, problem-solving, pain-relieving job skills and experience are advantageous in a myriad of ways when you are hunting for a new job. However, for those job seekers whose resume is light on experience, you can find comfort in knowing that sometimes the...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Apr 4th, 2012

When It Comes to Job Searc...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter When it comes to job search, as in other tough, but surmountable challenges in life, you must ditch the excuses that keep you from taking action and forge ahead! You don’t think you have the time in your already bulging schedule? Then maybe you should reprioritize your...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Mar 30th, 2012

Weighing in: 3 Job Search ...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Following our New Year’s resolution to get fit, my husband, Rob, and I have lost a combined total of nearly 40 lbs. During my last weigh-in, the scale’s little pound-marker quivered between a 19 and 20 lb. net loss. With 15 lbs. yet to lose, and after having...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Mar 26th, 2012

What to Say on Your Resume...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Are you telling prospective employers what you think they want to hear? Or, are you giving them the facts? As human beings, and especially human beings trying to land a job, we all tend to err on the side of saying what we believe will give us the best chance for success. (Watch...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Mar 20th, 2012

Smoothing Your Military-to...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Are you a soon-to-be transitioning or currently ‘in-transition’ member of the United States Armed Forces? As you equip yourself to shift your military talent into a civilian career role, do you feel unclear how to best translate your experience? While there is no...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Mar 15th, 2012

Use Facebook to PropelR...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Whether or not you actively participate on Facebook, the role of this social media powerhouse in reputation management is notable. In particular, managing your career reputation, extending your visibility and value and expanding your network of warm contacts is crucial to...