I am over 50 and am feeling like my window to
re-enter the workforce has closed. Are there women
who are having success getting back into the game in
the later years of life? If yes, what are some things
that they are doing to get their foot in the door?
A good resume can open doors for you. It is your calling card, your marketing prospectus and career play-book rolled into one. It's impossible to overemphasize how important a good resume is to the success of your job search. We've put together a few tools to help you create a resume that lets you shine.
Typical "offramper" gaps in your employment history? No problem. "How to Write a Resume" and "Ramp up your resume" will give you some ideas on how to frame your absence from the workforce.
Not sure how to sell your skills? "Sell Yourself with a Top-Notch Resume" get your brain clicking.
Writer's block? "Action Verbs for a Dynamic Resume" is a powerful list of words that help you find your "active voice".
Need some examples? Take a cue from our sample resumes including "Sample Onramper resume", "Sample back-to-work resume".
Stay tuned! There is more to come.