Milestone Resumes

11/08/2021

Job seekers increasingly want higher pay, more flexibility, and remote options. Meanwhile, companies continue to favor candidates with several years of experience, availability to work evening or weekend hours, and willingness to work in-person.

06/27/2021

Are you ready for a career change? Now that the country is emerging from Covid-19, it's time for a career checkup. Is your job using all your talents and skills? If not, let's discuss how updating your resume can get you on track for success!

12/17/2020

This year has been hard, and an unprecedented number of people have been laid off from their jobs due to Covid-19. Milestone Resumes has been in business since 2002, and has helped jobseekers through the dark days after the 9-11 economic downturn and the recession in 2008. We know how to make your resume and LinkedIn profile stand out to recruiters and hiring managers. We've been where you are and survived tough times. We can help. Contact us and let's get started.

03/18/2020

Well, everyone, these are troubled times indeed. Those of us who are self-quarantining, surfing the net, binge-watching TV and You-tube are wondering if this fear will subside and life will ever get back to normal. If you're starting a job search or thinking about making a change, proceed thoughtfully and be prepared. Milestone Resumes has always been committed to helping people in transition. Updating your resume might be the last thing on your mind right now, but if you're ready to get started, reach out to us today. We work with clients all over the US so collaborating by phone and email is easy for us. We're here to help. Stay safe, wash your hands, and be kind.

12/18/2018

A great read for job seekers in every industry from one of the most professional, dedicated recruiters with whom I've ever worked.

Updated: 11/16/18 Oh my. It seems that some of you job seekers have unrealistic expectations of me.

08/26/2018

A good read for dealing with unexpected feelings during your career transition.

Grief is common when you leave a job you love.

12/09/2017

What's holding you back? If you don't understand your value to the organization, you won't be able to articulate it effectively to a potential employer. A good resume, well crafted, clearly showcases your skills and experience. Your resume is the foundation necessary to build your confidence and help you land your dream job.

You got this 💪

08/27/2017

You've been fired. Now what?

Never mind you knew you were wrong and your behavior was going to get you into trouble. What will you do now? You're embarrassed, ashamed, and (hopefully) penitent.

If you are facing criminal charges, get an attorney. And for heaven's sake, take his advice.

If you were fired for other reasons, you have to decide how to handle your termination when you finally get an interview for your next job. You'll need to figure out how to answer the dreaded question every interviewer is going to ask; "Why were you terminated from your last job?"

First things first. Sit down and do some serious reflection on the events leading to your termination and what you could have done differently. There were plenty of warning signs along the way. Did you ignore them? Be an adult and assess your actions in the cold harsh light of day.

You may take exactly 15 minutes to rant and rail and whine about the injustice of it all. I'll wait.

Now, let's look at how to address your firing with your potential next employer without destroying your chances for getting hired. Here is the best strategy you can use. Speak clearly and look the interviewer in the eye. Now is the time to show grace, dignity, and maturity. Never, ever, lie.

"I was terminated for ______. I have to say, this experience taught me to manage my (anger, my addiction, my whatever) more constructively. I've done my best to set things right and make amends. I have done a lot of soul-searching and am a much wiser person now."

Then stop talking. Don't babble, don't justify, don't pile on details that will only make things worse, and don't be defensive. Just shut up. Let the interviewer ask the next question. Hopefully, the interview will move forward into your skills and experience.

Many people get fired from jobs for which they were unqualified, for inappropriate behavior, or for personality traits they needed to fix. Over the course of a 40 or 50-year career, mistakes get made, bosses are sometimes unjust, or things don't work out. The important thing is to accept the knocks you get along the way, learn the lesson, and keep growing in your career.

07/08/2017

Jobseekers over 50 have much to offer employers in today's market. Experienced workers need to showcase their skills and experience creatively to grab a hiring manager's attention. We can help-we understand exactly how your resume should be crafted for your specific needs.

Over-50s need a different kind of advice.

07/01/2017

Melinda is a top recruiter. If you have the skills and experience her clients need, reach out to her. If you need to polish up your resume first, we can help!

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