Lucrative Careers Coaches' Blog
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resumes
Beware! Resume Scams Are Common
We got a call from a man who asked if he had been ripped off by a resume company he'd found on the Internet. They'd charged him $800 to write his resume.
Jul 18, 2016 by
Can't Find "Results" For Your Resume & LinkedIn?
You’ve been staring at your computer screen for hours, racking your brain. Everybody says you’ve got to have results, but you just can’t think of any. Don't feel bad. This is very common--even with many very accomplished people.
Jul 11, 2016 by
Your Job Search: Is Age Discrimination The Real Problem?
Certainly, age discrimination is very real and rampant in today's job market. Yet, there are many other things that can be keeping you from being interviewed. If you're not getting interviews, here are a few other things that might be hurting you.
Dec 14, 2015 by
Why NOT To Write Your Own Resume & When You SHOULD
We often write our resumes when we're not feeling good about ourselves. The boss has been abusing us for months, we might get fired, we've been tossed in the corporate garbage heap. we're feeling pretty beaten up. It's hard to write well about yourself...
Jan 27, 2015 by
Beware of Resume Scams!
A man called to ask if he had been ripped off by a company that charged him $800 for a resume. He emailed me the resume and cover letter, and they were terrible. A quick Google search turned up dozens of complaints about this company.
Jun 5, 2014 by
Streetwise Guide to Job Interviewing: Monday May 20 Live workshop
May 3, 2013 by
TheLadders sued for multiple scams
Mar 14, 2013 by
Four Reasons NOT to let someone distribute your resume
Feb 28, 2013 by
Beware of Resume Scams!
Nov 26, 2012 by
Beware of Resume Scams!
Before you pay for resume services, find out if they are scams first.