To you job seeker, if you are trying to go at it alone, I hope you rethink this plan; because if a blank document on your screen with the vertical line blinking doesn’t get you excited, the end result won’t induce a better emotion from your employer. Leave it up to us “geeks” who love to write, dance with words and ideas, and will passionately communicate your differentiating value, which will win you the interview you dream of. Then, it is your turn to dance.
Author: Rosa E. Vargas
Rosa Elizabeth is a multi-certified executive resume writer and career coach, specializing in global job search and personal branding strategies. As a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and an award-winning 5X certified resume writer, she founded Career Steering Executive Resume Writing Services & Career Coaching to help professionals navigate their career paths with confidenc
Add LinkedIn Power to Your Job Search Arsenal
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