List of blogs by Althea Lockridge of Regency Resumes and Communications

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Is Contact Information Missing? -- Usually recruiters and hiring managers would prefer to contact you via your cell phone number or email address. So, what about including your work or home phone... (Read more)

Proofreading is Crucial -- You've probably heard it before: proofread, proofread, proofread! Well, it's amazing how many applicants fail to take the time to check the spelling, grammar, and punctuation... (Read more)

7 Tips for Managing Your Online Résumé -- Posting your résumé online can put you in touch with hundreds of employers worldwide. So, it is helpful to know the "ins and outs" of the online process... (Read more)

4 Types of Interview Questions That You Might Ask -- So, you're ready for the job interview. You've had your résumé prepared by Regency Résumés and Communications. You've got your foot in the door. Now, what? ... (Read more)

Clean or Fancy? -- Good news! Your résumé looks good. Recruiters and hiring managers want to contact you. If your hard copy résumé is more than one page in length, remember to add your name... (Read more)

7 Job Tips for Older Workers --"Baby boomers" are entering the "over 40" age bracket in record numbers. In some cases, older workers are choosing to retire early. However, if you are an older worker... (Read more)

Can They Ask That? -- It is improper for a potential employer to ask for certain personal data from an applicant. On the other hand, some job-seekers make the mistake of... (Read more)

Are You a Dinosaur? Maybe It's Time To Take More Training -- Are you being passed over for possible jobs or promotions because you lack certain skills or knowledge? When was the last time that you took a course... (Read more)

Is Your Résumé Language Powerful? -- Struggling to find appropriate words to include in your résumé? Active verbs can help to add focus and power. When describing... (Read more)

Tell everyone...Look Everywhere: Job Search Resources -- Searching for a job can be an overwhelming process. Fortunately, there are lots of resources to help you in your search... (Read more)

Does Your Résumé Highlight Your Unique Talents? -- You've been sending your résumé to dozens--maybe even hundreds--of prospective employers with no response? What are you doing wrong?... (Read more)