Cathy Eng is a Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW), author, and owner of Resume Rocketeer, Inc. With corporate expertise spanning marketing, communications, operations, and human resources, Cathy boasts a distinctive talent for maximizing client experiences to create compelling and effective resumes and cover letters that consistently win interviews. An accomplished author, Cathy also holds a B.S. in Journalism. For a free resume analysis, visit www.resumerocketeer.com.

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	Interview Success: Five Easy Tips for Making a Great First Impression by Cathy Eng - Apr, 2012 Some experts say more than 90% of communication is non-verbal, and in this ultra competitive job market you must pay attention to every silent detail in order to make an impression. Why? Because there are many other candidates out there who are equally qualified and dedicated, and who know...
	My Five Trend-Resistant Resume Rules by Cathy Eng - Apr, 2012 More than ever before, professionals are taking creative, and even risky, chances with their resumes in order to get noticed. While these risks can be a great way to catch a hire manager’s eye in a crowded job market, they can also turn those same managers away. Here are some resume writin...
	Three Tips to Avoid the Dreaded Job Search Blues by Cathy Eng - Apr, 2012 Ask any person who has been out of work for more than a few months and they will all agree that remaining positive is quite possibly the toughest part of unemployment – especially when they’ve been diligently searching for work. Even the most optimistic people need a boost sometimes an...
	What is the Key to Finding Joy in a Job You Hate? by Cathy Eng - Apr, 2012 I was listening to a popular morning talk show on the radio the other day and something someone said struck me (and is still staying with me a week later). When the host asked a caller what he had planned for the day, the caller answered begrudgingly, “Man, they’ve got me drivin’ these tru...
	Spring Graduates – Polish Your Resume NOW And Avoid The Panic! by Cathy Eng - Apr, 2011 Whether you’ve gone back to school for your Master’s degree or you’re finishing up your undergrad, now is THE time to get your resume ready to start networking and marketing with potential employers. Don't assume that by listing your degree and school, you are finished - far from it! You a...
	Universally Transferrable Skills For Career Changers by Cathy Eng - Mar, 2011 I rarely go a week without hearing from a client who is changing industries, fields, or general direction. The biggest problem that they’re running into is what they perceive to be a lack of transferrable skills. They are under the impression that there is a huge barrier that keeps field e...
	Five Essentials For Competing With Professionally Written Resumes by Cathy Eng - Feb, 2011 While it is ideal to effortlessly craft a masterpiece resume that's irresistible to any employer, the reality is most people hate writing their resume and the result can often be obvious in the finished product. Poorly presented resumes communicate a lot more than what is written on the pa...
	Keywords: The Good, The Bad, and The Overused by Cathy Eng - Feb, 2011 One of today's major buzzwords is "keywords" and even though the English language contains thousands of usable keywords, many are getting used way more than they should in resumes. The secret to keywords is to be as specific as possible, using words that set you apart from the competition ...
	How Many Bullets Are Too Many & Other Common Job History Questions by Cathy Eng - Feb, 2011 For most professionals, your job history (commonly listed as Professional or Work Experience) is where hiring managers find a lot of your value. This is where you detail in a reverse-chronological order what you did, for whom, where, and for how long. Though there are many ways to write a ...
	What Not To Include On Your Resume by Cathy Eng - Jan, 2011 There are certain aspects of a candidate’s resume that can have the opposite effect than intended. Seemingly helpful information that is found in a “typical resume” can have a negative effect on certain job candidates, sending their resume straight to the trash. Here are a few examples of ...
	Five Common Missteps That Weaken Your Resume by Cathy Eng - Jan, 2011 If you looked at hundreds of resumes a day like hiring managers and recruiters sometimes do, they all begin to look alike. With that in mind, how should one avoid presenting a resume that blends in with the competition? Here are some common resume mistakes that cause hiring managers' eyes ...
	Four Ways To Avoid An Outdated Resume by Cathy Eng - Dec, 2010 Beyond the skills and experiences you list in your resume, the formatting and design you use says a lot about you. Recruiters and hiring managers can tell right away when they look at your resume whether you simply pulled a template off the internet and plugged in your information, or took...
	How To Disguise A Checkered Work History by Cathy Eng - Dec, 2010 Many of us have, even through no fault of our own, had a bumpy work history. This may be due to lay-offs, illnesses, temporary contractual work, staying home to raise children, career transitions, or a myriad of other situations. You may have perfectly legitimate reasons; however an employ...
	Five Ways To Make Your Resume Jump Off The Page by Cathy Eng - Dec, 2010 Imagine you are vying for a great position against 50 other equally qualified applicants (not far-fetched in today's job market). Now imagine your resume is at the bottom of the stack, only to be given a recruiter's 10-second glance after hours of scanning resumes. Does your resume blend i...
	Four Ways To Re-Personalize Your Job Search And Get Noticed by Cathy Eng - Dec, 2010 We have all had the feeling when applying for jobs online that our resume or application is headed for a black hole never to be seen by human eyes. Unfortunately, there is some reality to this. Large corporations have systems in place to analyze and categorize you before you even have a ch...
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