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March 17, 2022 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer 15 Comments

A Four Leaf Clover Resume

What does a four-leaf-clover resume have to do with the son of a West Texas preacher? The following post, written by writer and storyteller, Rob Poindexter not only will fill you in, but also aims to entertain you along the way. — As one of the sons of a West Texas preacher, we were indeed […]

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February 23, 2016 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer Leave a Comment

Weave Your Resume With Relatable Stories

1. Your Resume Should be Written as a Story What does this mean, really, to write a story? Does it mean something like: ‘Once upon a time I was a receptionist at a telecom company before finding my breakthrough sales role that led to my rise to senior management?’ Well, yes, sort of. But what […]

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January 10, 2016 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer Leave a Comment

Why Career Storytelling Is an Art

An executive’s story is organic, ever-changing and courageous. If you are contemplating a job transition, concerned about your current company’s stability or simply want to better prepare for the next opportunity that bubbles up, then writing your own resume or biography may be the best next step. Or not. Writing about yourself is like trying to capture […]

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October 13, 2015 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer 2 Comments

3 Resume Missteps to Avoid

According to Dictionary.com, the definition for resume is “a summing up; summary;” and, “a brief written account of personal, educational and professional qualifications and experiences, as that prepared by an applicant for a job.” With this somewhat broad definition in mind, job seekers often get consumed by understanding the details of what to do when […]

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June 16, 2015 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer Leave a Comment

Resume Story – How to Emote Tenacity

How to Write Who You Are Marjorie Liebert, a former dancer, said, “We dance who we are.” Similarly, when writing your career story, you must, “Write who you are.” As who you are evolves, so does your story. While being authentic in expressing who you are is important, it is equally essential to be selective in what you parlay versus […]

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June 9, 2015 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer Leave a Comment

Stop Being So Boring + 4 More Things to Quit Doing on Your Resume

5 Things Not to Do on Your Resume 1. List every task you perform. If your role as an administrative assistant requires you handle everything from preparing coffee in the morning to collaborating with your boss on financial reports in the afternoon, then focus on the report creating and not the coffee making. Resumes are strategic […]

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April 10, 2015 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer Leave a Comment

How to Open Up All Corners of Your Soul by Hiring the Right Resume Writer

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Choosing a resume strategist with whom to partner is no easy task. Ask anyone who has ever gone from self-sufficient executive to incredulous career student, the path to the right writer often is not simple. Today’s post is a side-by-side comparison of the differences between What We (CareerTrend) Do Vs. What Others […]

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March 31, 2015 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer Leave a Comment

Why Writing Resumes for Short Attention Spans Devalues Your Experience

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter With all the hubbub about short and sweet writing in this attention-deficit disordered culture, shorter isn’t always better when it comes to resumes. Here are 3 reasons why: 1. Context matters. While lean and mean rules when it comes to copywriting, muscle still matters. After all, “lean” and “muscle” goes hand-in-hand, and a […]

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December 30, 2014 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer Leave a Comment

Why Cover Letters Are Relevant & How to Prepare Them

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter There are mixed messages in the value of a cover letter. In one instance, a recruiter proclaims, “Never waste your time on a cover letter. I never read them,” while in the next instance, in an equally insistent manner, a hiring decision maker says, “Always write an introductory letter to your resume. It […]

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November 24, 2014 By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer Leave a Comment

How to Write a Strategic Resume

  By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Many articles focus job seekers in on specific aspects of their resume such as spelling, punctuation and keywords. While these three elements are important, if they become the central focus, your resume efforts could be derailed. Of course, a misspelled or improperly punctuated word, or a typo, can look bad, and […]

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