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Talent Tip #161: Advice for Creating a Buzz-worthy Resume (Part 2)

April 23, 2024

Welcome back to the grand finale of our two-part series on crafting a buzz-worthy resume.

By now, you likely know that Oppenheimer was the big winner at this year’s Oscars, taking home 7 statues, including the coveted award for Best Picture.

So what does it take to create not just an Oscar-worthy, but a Best Picture-worthy resume? As the orchestra cues up for the thrilling conclusion, let’s dive into our remaining tips.

Talent Tip #160: Advice for Creating a Buzz-worthy Resume (Part I)

February 20, 2024

If you pay attention to entertainment news, you’re well aware that Hollywood is gearing up for another thrilling television and film awards season. But if you’re anything like us, you’ve only seen a fraction of nominated films up for the big, buzz-worthy, awards and also much prefer the good-natured fun of the Golden Raspberry (aka Razzie) awards, which are given out to the worst movies/actors of the year.

So while we’re not qualified to comment on who should…

12 Proven Résumé Tips to Impress Hiring Manager

January 1, 2020

Your résumé is your first chance to make a good impression. And it pains me to say this, but so many résumés I get are hard on the eyes. They are confusing, poorly designed, and do not clearly illustrate candidates’ backgrounds and skills.

But there is hope! By following a few simple resume tips, you can have a stellar résumé. Please keep in mind every hiring manager has opinions on what works best in a résumé, and the resume tips…

Talent Tip #111: Take Your Resume to 11

January 23, 2019

As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions about resumes. For the most part, people just want to know how to make their resume stand out from the crowd. 

Or, in the words of Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel, they want to take their resumes to 11. 

Before you reach for the volume knob, you first need to make sure your resume covers the basics. You can find several articles…

Talent Tip #100: Your Resumé: A Chance to Tell a Clear, Logical Story About Your Career

February 20, 2018

 First of all, can you believe this is our 100th Talent Tip? I wanted to arrange a confetti drop for everyone, but logistics proved to be a challenge.  On the occasion of our 100th Talent Tip, I thought we would cover one of our favorite topics — resumés!

I look at dozens of resumés each day. What never ceases to amaze me is how daggum confusing many of them are. I usually think, “How hard is it to put together a…

Talent Tip #61: Google This: How to Create a Winning Resume

February 2, 2015

You know that I’m always talking about resumes, resumes, resumes. I beat on the topic like a drum on Christmas morning.

So, when two free-market friends recently recommended a post about creating a great resume, I was all over it.

And this isn’t just any piece about resumes. It’s written by Laszlo Bock, the SVP, People Operations at Google.  Bock’s post, My Personal Formula for a Winning Resume, outlines how to make your accomplishments more impactful.

Bock…

Talent Tip #37: Mom Knows Best: Proofreed Proofread

September 17, 2012

My mother was an English teacher. Growing up in our house involved lots of mini-grammar lessons, Oxford commas, and endless streams of red ink on papers. It might sound torturous for a kid, but even then I realized how valuable the guidance was.

This is probably why I cringe when I receive a cover letter or résumé with an error. Or two. Or three.

The errors that could have been avoided by using Spell-Check are the ones that drive me to drink.…

Talent Tip #35: Traditions Worth Keeping: Play Like a Champion Today, Bun Runs, and Résumés

July 17, 2012

My beloved alma mater, Notre Dame, is rich with traditions. One of the better known is the tradition of football players slapping the “Play Like a Champion Today” sign in the locker room as they head out to the field. Yeah, yeah…maybe the sign has been broken the last few years.

One of my favorite displays of Notre Dame tradition comes at the end of football games when students put their arms around each other and sway as they sing the alma…

Talent Tip #18: We Need More Lloyd Doblers

February 15, 2011

Do you remember Say Anything? (Note to Millennials: it’s a classic. If you haven’t seen it, do so immediately if not sooner.) The main character – Lloyd Dobler – has passion. And he makes his passion known to those who matter. Ultimately, it is his passion that lands him the girl.

As I review dozens of cover letters and introductory emails each day, I long for more Lloyds. Candidates’ banal letters leave me wondering if they are truly passionate about…