By Kate WarrenScented paper, colorful fonts, a resume as a PowerPoint presentation … as a recruiter, I’ve seen it all from applicants desperate to get noticed. Creative applications can set someone apart from the crowd, but not always successfully. In a slow economy and with the accessibility of online applications, how can you stand out in a sea of potentially hundreds of resumes, while remaining professional? Speak the language. The most effective way to get recruiter or board chair attention is to speak their language. When someone scans your resume, they will be looking for those familiar phrases and terms that quickly say, “This person understands the business at… Read More