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Karen Springer, CPRW — Spring Forward Résumés

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

Your career documents are the first impression you make to a hiring manager. These professionals have only a few seconds to skim your application — six seconds is the average time window. So, you don’t…

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

Leaving an unsatisfying job is a common New Year’s resolution. If you’re thinking about applying to a new job, you need to ask yourself some questions to…

Building a Resume as a Post-Recession Job Slasher

By: Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

It’s been quite awhile since I lasted posted a blog. I just could not get motivated. Some of my loyal followers, eager to read more of my weekly posts…

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

There’s been a lot of buzz lately around the newest resume formats. If you’ve read some articles recently…

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

A client who lives in the Pacific Northwest recently told me that no one acts civil anymore, and people use the excuse of “not having time to do it.” She has suffered from severe illness for several years and is now in…

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

Many people think that if their resume format is off the wall, they’ll magically get an offer on the spot. I’ve talked many clients that think they’ll get a great job just because they used a resume template online with bright…

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

One of the most common things I hear from clients when I consult with them is, “I know I need to update skills, but I just don’t have the money or time to go back to school or take a course right…

Karen Springer, Spring Forward Résumés

When you’ve spent hours researching a company, reading up on their products, learning who the big players are, and seem to…