Peter Newfield

Life would certainly be a lot easier if your career history could be perfectly presented on a resume. But for many job seekers, a few missing years can rise up to haunt you when sending these critical documents out to headhunters and prospective employers . How do you tactfully, accurately address the missing years in your resume and/or cover letter?

Resumes, Resume Help, Resume Writers

Why do you need someone else to write your resume?

In this market, what is the most important thing (in terms of resume, or getting people’s attention, etc.)?

Will LinkedIn do away with resumes (or make resumes irrelevant)?

Is there any particular area where your resume writers (and LinkedIn Profile) are the strongest? (cool answer, Peter has 22 resume writers with different specialties, and clients get assigned to the writer that is best for them).

This is a short… Show more

Why do you need someone else to write your resume?

In this market, what is the most important thing (in terms of resume, or getting people’s attention, etc.)?

Will LinkedIn do away with resumes (or make resumes irrelevant)?

Is there any particular area where your resume writers (and LinkedIn Profile) are the strongest? (cool answer, Peter has 22 resume writers with different specialties, and clients get assigned to the writer that is best for them).

This is a short (seven minutes and 38 seconds) interview but it’s very cool to hear from Peter about his business operation as well as his take on current issues in the resume and job search space.

Resume writing, Resume writer Show less

Your cover letter presents your intentions, qualifications and availability to a prospective employer in a succinct and appealing format. As your first chance to make a great impression, a personalized letter indicates you are serious about your job search. Your resume can give the nitty-gritty of dates, places of employment and education, but your cover letter must entice the reader to consider you amidst hundreds, or even thousands, of candidates for any one job opening.

Peter Newfield President of Career Resumes

You know that a resume is the first step in searching for that fabulous new job, but how can you make sure that the resume you send out is not going to get tossed into the blue recycling bin?

Many hardworking, educated professionals send out pathetic, slapped-together resumes that aren't worth the time they took to press the "send" button or lick the stamp. There are certain components of a strong, focused resume that should not be… Show more

Peter Newfield President of Career Resumes

You know that a resume is the first step in searching for that fabulous new job, but how can you make sure that the resume you send out is not going to get tossed into the blue recycling bin?

Many hardworking, educated professionals send out pathetic, slapped-together resumes that aren't worth the time they took to press the "send" button or lick the stamp. There are certain components of a strong, focused resume that should not be overlooked. Here's a little review of the most common Resume Do's and Don'ts: Show less