Reader Question: When I wrote my first resume, it was standard to include my full street address, city, state and zip code. But lately, I’m seeing resume experts recommending to include only city and state. Which is right? Answer: Once Upon A Time, in the Olden Days, people who wanted to apply for a job…
This post is the second in a series where I’m examining some misunderstood notions about employment. Every rule has an exception. Last week, I wrote about job-hopping. Today, let’s get real about gaps in your work history. The misunderstanding here is the idea that gaps in your work history are “bad.” They aren’t. There are…
Last Wednesday morning, I spent some time tidying up around my house. My cleaning service was scheduled to come later that day, and I wanted to be sure they didn’t have to work around piles of clutter, misplaced shoes, coffee-stained mugs, and whatnot. You are probably familiar with the old joke: Typically framed as a…