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.

Working With Recruiters: How Agencies Operate And What You Should Know

Whether you are looking for a full-time or a contract job, you are bound to come across recruiting agencies. There are things you should know about how recruiters operate, which will help you maximize the relationship potential.

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.

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.

Writing Effective Cover Letters: Simplified

Since your cover letter is the first recruiters see, you should use this opportunity to entice them to look further, where you really want their attention – your resume.

Job Fairs: Leisurely Stroll With A Stack Of Resumes Does Not Get You Hired

If you think that putting on a suit, walking around and handing out resumes is all job fairs are about, you are thinking like most other people. There are quite a few things you can do to distinguish yourself from other candidates. All of these things are easily attainable. As a matter of fact, there is no excuse for not doing them!

Superhero Resumes, Or Aggressive Claims Of Extraordinary Achievements

It seems as though the trend for the bigger and better (clearly seen in the way people choose their cars, houses and dinner portions) has made its way into resume writing.

Multiple Resumes: The Dilemma

Create multiple versions of your resume – and you may be considered not fully committed to your next career step…