How are you representing yourself when it comes to your job search? Does your resume paint an accurate picture of the same person that will arrive for an interview? Is your LinkedIn profile current enough to professionally portray the real you? Bumps and bruises included?   Who you are isn’t always who you appear to be. We’re all guilty of hiding behind the safety mask from time to time, squeezing ourselves into the stereotype of someone that we’re not. After all, that’s the only way to successfully go after the job of your dreams, right?   At Platinum Resumes, we believe there’s another way. We believe in intentional authenticity and in digging deeper to find this alternate route. A way in which to remain true to yourself while also dominating your application and interview processes.   There is an art, which [...]

We’ve all been there. The feeling of dread and worry, sweating bullets because we’re underprepared. And after weeks and months of hunting for the right job, this is no place that you want to be.   When it comes to setting the stage for landing your dream job, you have to make sure that you are tending to every detail. Putting together a seamless resume is a very important part of the process. It is true that you are likely to find yourself filed directly into the stack of forgotten candidates if you do not have a resume that quickly catches the eye of your potential hiring manager. However, it is also true that the stand out candidates have also made sure to submit a unique cover letter along with their resume.   When an employer sits down to sift through [...]

You know you’ve got someone who can plead your case, who can testify to the long hours that you’ve pulled at the office for a dozen years. There must be someone who has seen you at your best or taken note of how quickly you learned that new program last year. Throughout your career, you have been performing and others have been watching, so one question remains. How do you determine which of those observers will bring you greater advantage in your new job search?   Developing a solid list of references to accompany your resume is a very important task that some might underestimate. Sure, they know they need to jot a few names down, to take out their phone and look up a few quick phone numbers and email addresses for contact purposes. However, there are many out there [...]

"I'll do it tomorrow." "Let's just save it for later." "I need to take care of this other stuff first."   When it comes to excuses, we've all got a pretty good list going for ourselves. Although we aim to be proactive in our career development, we allow our resume to sit and collect dust. It becomes outdated and, therefore, unable to represent us well when we need it in a pinch.   The resume that you present to potential employers leaves a lasting impact. The words and the formatting that you choose make the difference between interviews and wastebaskets, call backs and radio silence. This is not an area of your job search that needs to lie dormant but needs consistent TLC, whether you are currently "looking" for a new job or not.   So, what's the trick? How do you resurrect [...]

  A fork in the road is never easy to deal with when it comes to your career. We are all faced with decisions along the way that redefine our future, and many of you may be walking this journey right now. Whether by choice or by force, you are changing jobs – maybe even changing careers altogether – and you’ve got to figure out how your skills will transfer from one place to the other.   What you did at your old job may not jive well with what you think you’ll be doing at this new prospective company. However, that does not mean that one of these things is not like the other. The trick that you need to master when looking for your next job is how to use a new language to describe the same talent that [...]

We’re all full of questions when it comes to striking the right balance in an interview. We know that we need to talk about ourselves but talk about the company, too. We want to put our strongest assets and finest accomplishments on display, but we need to prove, also, that we’ve done our research on the details of the potential job.   So, when it comes to talking yourself up, when have you maxed out? How much is too much? What cues should you be watching for? These are all questions that we’ve asked ourselves, and it’s time to find clarification on the correct answers.   The company of interest wants to hear more about what you can do for them than about your knowledge of their company. After all, they can google their company details, as well. They already know [...]

Are you overwhelmed by the weight of your job search? Have you been going about finding a new job for much longer than you’d planned? Maybe the job offers aren’t rolling in quite like you’d hoped, and it’s time to discover who can help you find where you’ve gone wrong.   Having a career ally to assist you in your job search makes all of the difference when it comes to gaining the upper hand. Competition among job seekers can sometimes be fierce, and it’s important to have a solid package to offer potential employers. You need to have a knock out resume, a unique cover letter, and a flawless LinkedIn profile, in addition to various other components. A thorough and confident approach to interview prep is a must, and so many miss out on this piece of the puzzle because [...]

Professional resume writer… did you know there was such a thing? Many who are out scouring the job market, failing to get noticed by any reputable company, do not realize what tools are within their reach. There are resources out there that put their life’s work into helping those, such as yourself, to find and secure the job of their dreams!   Platinum Resumes is one of those resources. Our work is to help you find work! And, our goal is not just to help someone to find a mediocre job that will be miserably tolerated for a short while but, rather, to build a successful career. Our clients are looking to gain favor in the eyes of hiring managers and recruiters around the globe, in every job category across the board. Whether you are looking to find a job as [...]

Are you in the market for a new job here in Kansas City? Has your job search been going on much longer than you anticipated? If so, you are in good company. Many who are seeking a change in career are venturing down a long road with many curves and frequent detours.   In order to stay positive and keep your chin up, you’ve got to stay proactive in your job search. Each new application you submit is a new door to walk through, a unique opportunity which will look different than the one before. Your resume and cover letter must be structurally sound but tweaked here and there according to what is required of you. The competition will look different with each job opening you pursue, and you must market yourself so that you stand out among your peers.   [...]

  When it comes to dressing for interviews, summer weather can sometimes throw a curveball in our typical wardrobe. That nice suit that you usually set aside for interviews is way too hot. Your long commute into the city leaves you much worse for the wear when it’s 100 degrees outside!   In order to stay classy for your upcoming interviews, you’ve got to understand how to present yourself in this warmer weather. You’ll want to avoid appearing a hot mess in front of your potential employer and wearing something that might feel comfortable yet look very unprofessional. You have to strike a balance between what works with the higher temperatures and what puts your most professional foot forward.   The most important step to staying classy is to be prepared. You can’t just plug in your potential company’s address into [...]