WHAT ARE ACTION WORDS? These are the words that have the power to create a picture of you in action. In fact, the first word of every bullet point on your resume must be an action word! It is helpful to consider that action words are verbs. This will help when you are checking the bullet points on your resume, … Read more
THE IMPORTANCE OF KEYWORDS These are industry specific words that tell the employer you fit; keywords show you understand the language of the field and occupation. Keywords and phrases can include job titles, credentials, associations, tasks and things such as tools and equipment and even employer names and place names. Because keywords are industry specific, it may take a bit … Read more
KSAO You may have run into the acronym KSAO at some point along your career path. This is a term used in Human Resources to reference Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Attributes. These are the four areas that are important to employers when they are hiring. If your resume, letters, portfolio and interviews can touch on all four of these, … Read more