What Resume Is And Is Not, And How Can Employers Benefit?
People in various occupations: clerks, dog trainers, certified project managers, CFAs, CPAs, software developers, restaurant managers misunderstand resume purpose.
Categories: Resume Writing
Posts belonging to Category Resume Writing
Resume Myths: Make Your Resume Buzz With Buzzwords
Myths surround resume writing. It pays to avoid common mistakes when creating resumes, sending cover letters, preparing for interviews, and looking for work.
Categories: Career Advice, Job Search, Resume Writing
What Employers Want – Mel Gibson’s Career Sequel
Compare want employers and employees want – and you will end up with a complete disconnect. These two groups do not speak the same language! What is one to do?
Categories: Career Advice, Resume Writing
How To Compete With Hundreds Of Qualified Job Candidates?
What format should your resume follow? Before answering this and other, equally important questions about resume structure, focus on what you bring to the table that hundreds of other qualified candidates don’t.
Categories: Career Advice, Resume Writing
Gaps In Employment: Minimize Damage With These Simple Ideas
Having a gap in employment dates often raises red flags with recruiters and hiring managers. There are things one can do to minimize potential damage.
Categories: Career Advice, Resume Writing
Is Your Resume Relevant? Put It To Test With One Simple Question
You can think that you have a winning resume, but if it is not getting interviews, is not a winning resume. One simple question can validate your resume’s relevance.
Categories: Career Advice, Job Search, Resume Writing
References Available Upon Request. To Use Or Not To Use?
Whether you leave the “References Available Upon Request” on your resume or not, will not affect your chances of getting interviewed. Listing your actual references, however, is a no-no.
Categories: Cover Letters, Job Search, Resume Writing
IBM, Ford, Sony Products Get Outside Marketing Help. Should Your Resume?
Companies big and small do not need help developing their products and services – it is their area of expertise. However, most resort to services of marketing professionals for promotion efforts. Your resume is your marketing material. Do you need help tuning it?
Categories: Career Advice, Job Search, Resume Writing, Services
Resume: Your Version Of A Super Bowl Commercial
When creating a resume, use the 30-second elevator ride analogy: you have a limited amount of time to make your best impression. Throw away irrelevant information and use strong, positive facts about you that describe you from the best possible angle.
Categories: Career Advice, Resume Writing
Accounting Degree Does Not Get You A Dog Kennel Assistant Job
260 job applicants submitted their resumes to fill the position of a dog kennel assistant. Among them a few teachers, accountants, graphic designers, photographers, customer service reps, waiters and construction workers.
Categories: General, Job Search, Resume Writing, State of Economy
