Years ago, when I worked in the human resources department at a school, I had an awesome resume in front of me, just brilliant! It was for a preschool teacher's position. And this teacher had it ...
"What The George Foreman Grill And Your Resume Have In Common--Part 2" -- Kit Samuels
WHERE ON MY RESUME SHOULD I PLACE QUOTES? Shorter quotes, like quote #1, you can place in your resume early on, right after your objective. This section, called highlights, career profile, or career ...
"Resume Cover Letter--How Being Selfish Kills Your Job Search" -- Kit Samuels
It's wonderfully human...we all have our self-indulgent, downright selfish little moments. Relaxing in a steamy bubble bath, candles glowing, sipping wine, jazz playing, nothing in the world but ...
Top 8 ways to get your resume thrown out -- Erin Joyce
Your Resume is Too Long Some people are rigid about the one-page resume rule; others see no problem with extending it to two. But both camps would likely agree that any longer than two is a bad idea. ...
The Key To A Masterful Resume -- Roberto Sedycias
Use titles and descriptors that are specific to the job you are applying for. It is easy to send a generic resume to every job you apply for, but what really makes for a good and professional ...
How to Write a Resume for Those Who Don't Know Where to Start -- Jack K.
Sitting down to write your first resume can be a mind-baffling event. If only for the fact that this one (or two) sheet of paper can affect whether you get a job or not, writing a resume can be ...
6 Tips To Help Your Resume Stand Out -- Jack K.
In today's job market, it is no secret that every job posting gets flooded with resumes. And it's no secret that almost every resume looks just like the one before it and after it. With ...
Avoiding 4 Mistakes Job Seekers Make Online -- Jack K.
When I first entered the job market many, many moons ago, having an online presence was as relevant as a hybrid car was in the mid 80's. Not so now, you must have a coherent online presence and ...
Resume Writing Service - Picking The Right One -- Jack K.
This story may sound familiar to you, heck; it could be your story. Jack lost his job as an asset protection officer. Knowing he needed an updated resume, Jack spent time researching and testing a ...
Insider Tips To Writing Creative Cover Letters -- Jack K.
With the odds long and getting longer, now more than ever; you must make every effort to stand out in a sea of job applicants. And a vital tool in doing just that is your cover letter. Your cover ...
Writing A Good Cover Letter Isn't Rocket Science -- Jack K.
True, writing a cover letter does not require an advance doctorate degree, but you should not take writing one for granted. A well written cover letter can make a persuasive case that interviewing ...
Using A Summary Of Qualification -- Jack K.
Summary of qualification allows you to make a quick and favorable impression immediately. More to the point, it allows you the flexibility to control how the resume is read. It combines the best ...
Sabotaging Your Cover Letter -- Jack K.
A cover letter is in some ways a "survive to the next level or break" tool in your arsenal of weapons. A great cover letter may not get you the coveted interview. A terrible cover letter will ...
What Recruiting Professionals Find Important During Interviews. -- Jack K.
Society For Human Resources Management surveyed 498 recruiting professionals from their membership on interviewing "do's and don'ts" in mid September 2009. I found the results interesting and ...
How Important Is The Cover Letter To A Human Resources Professional? -- Jack K.
I recently read some interesting results from a number of surveys done by the Society for Human Resources Management regarding cover letters, resumes and avenues for getting hired. Results validated ...
Getting The First Thing Right In Writing A Cover Letter -- Jack K.
The number of people who overlook this simple step to making their cover letter so much more effective is amazing. A cover letter is, to state the obvious, a letter. And all letters need to be ...
8 Things Not To Do In An Interview -- Jack K.
In today's tremendous, competitive job environment; what you must not do is nearly as important as what you must do right. With hundreds of qualified applicants for every good job; a recruiter or ...
A Cover Letter Is A Sales Presentation Of You -- Jack K.
A cover letters only objective is to compel the reader into contacting you. In some ways, it is also to introduce yourself and set the stage for the resume. Yet, if you can write a cover letter that ...
6 Common Mistakes To Avoid On A Cover Letter -- Jack K.
If you have been unsuccessful in getting a serious response, or responses, to the resumes you have sent out; perhaps it is time to take a hard look at what you have been sending out. First, please ...
Three Key Advices to Writing a Good Cover Letter -- Jack K.
Let us talk about what constitutes a good cover letter. Check any ezine site and you will find hundreds of articles on how to write a good and compelling cover letter. Yet, based on the hundreds more ...
What Came First - The Job Or The Experience? -- Jack K.
What came first the chicken or the egg? What came first the job or the experience? I do not know about the chicken; actually I do not know who came first period (maybe Adam without a navel?). But ...
When You Are Most Desperate Is When You Must Be Great. -- Jack K.
Are you desperate for a job? A valid question, I think, in todays environment. I read a news report that asked if being unemployed was going to become a permanently subsidized condition. I wonder at ...
Stretching The Truth On Your Resume - Bad Call! -- Jack K.
In this day and age, who in their right mind would even consider lying on their resume? And this would include embellishing or exaggerating what you done or accomplished? This society, this work ...
What Job Made The Top Ten? -- Jack K.
What are your thoughts on these top ten best jobs list or top ten fastest growing job sectors or top 4,934.938 highest paid jobs on the 3rd moon past the 8th asteroid along the Nebula Frontier list? ...
Checked Your References Yet? -- Jack K.
A quick thought on references. How much have you vetted your references? I am not talking about your best friend or favorite teacher. How did you get along with your former supervisor? Here is a ...
Crafting A Knockout Resume - My Top Ten Rules -- Jack K.
In my last post, I talked a bit about cover letters, and so, I thought I would speak about resumes today. I am conflicted when it comes to resumes. I would not want to diminish the importance of a ...
Making Your Resume Visually Stunning -- Jack K.
How long have you been job hunting long enough? How many resumes have you sent out? Enough now Not enough? How often have you tweaked your resume? Have you had a lot of contact for interviews? Why ...
When Two Resumes Are Better Than One -- Jack K.
For a good number of folks, job search equals resume. Job search equals scanning as many help wanted pages as possible and mailing resumes wherever possible. It also includes attending as many job ...
How to Make a Perfect Resume -- Alexandra Burlacu
It's easy to put some mistakes in your CV, but it is extremely difficult to fix mistakes once the employer had seen the resume. Preventing errors in your resume is critical, especially if you ...
Telephonic Interview: Getting selected over phone -- Catherine Z Jones
Here are a few interview tips that can be beneficial for you: 1.1.BE PREPARED: Be prepared for the interview by working upon a few points Change your answering machine to something professional ...
A 4 Points Agenda to Win A Group Interview En Route to Job Appointment -- Catherine Z Jones
Winning a Job Interview is the equivalent of receiving an Interview notification which is nothing more but an opportunity to present yourself as an individual person in an interview session to an ...
Get Your Resume at the Top! -- Catherine Z Jones
Resume is your personal marketing tools. It's all about you. By having an outstanding resume can change your life. It should be interesting to read. Creating a professional resume is not that ...
Getting Your Resume Picked! -- Catherine Z Jones
Resumes could either make or break you. All your features reflect in your resume . So resume is the important key where your success lies. Having an attractive resume that sticks out of the pile and ...
Excelling At Job Interviews: A Few Hints And Tips -- Xanthe Kershaw
The interview element of any job application is often the most daunting for any individual. The completion of a job application form may be arduous (and, if were honest, occasionally tedious) but at ...
Dress For Success: Tips For Job Interviews -- Xanthe Kershaw
We are all familiar with the adage Dont judge a book by its cover. It is true that appearance is ultimately superfluous, but there is no escaping the fact that it has an effect, especially initially. ...
Preparing For Job Interviews -- Xanthe Kershaw
According to a recent survey of jobseekers, the typical person spends no more than 2 hours preparing for a job interview. With potential employment at steak, a period equivalent to the length of an ...
How to Establish Rapport During a Job Interview -- Darlene A Zambruski
Establishing rapport requires much more than simply dressing professionally, being polite and showing up on time. In order to make a positive impression on your interviewers, you need to find some ...
Free Sample Cover Letter -- Kevin Galot
Your cover letter should encourage the reader to want to know more about you and make them interested in inviting you for an interview. This is the first impression the recruiter will have of you and ...
Professional Cover Letter -- Kevin Galot
The term 'First Impressions Count' has never been more true - with hundreds of applications received for each job advertised, make sure that your CV (I'm from the UK, but CV's are ...
Do You Include Your Transferable Skills When Writing Your Resume -- Resumes360
The purpose of your resume is to get you an interview with your potential employer. In addition, once you are invited for an interview, the recruiter will almost certainly use your resume to find out ...
How to Write Your Resume -- Resumes360
In today's competitive job market, employers really don't have the time to scrutinize each and every resume. If you spend some time learning how to write your resume, you will be able to ...
The Perfect Way To Introduce Your Resume -- Lancelot Larsen
"The purpose of the cover letter," a wise man once said, "is to get the resume read; the purpose of the resume is to get an interview." It is also believed by some resume experts that most cover ...
Should Your Resume Be Chronological Or Functional? -- Lancelot Larsen
The purpose of a resume is to land an interview. Do the storytelling later. The resume is strictly for telling recruiters and employers about your work experience, skills, and education and, more ...
Your Resume Education Section: Top Or Bottom? -- Lancelot Larsen
If you are in school, just graduated, or have been out of school for less than three years, your education information should be at the top. After three years, it needs to go on the bottom. And the ...
Making Your Resume Visually Stunning -- Jack K.
How long have you been job hunting long enough? How many resumes have you sent out? Enough now Not enough? How often have you tweaked your resume? Have you had a lot of contact for interviews? Why ...
What Should I Do After Sending A Resume -- Andrew G.
Youve just found your dream job, you have designed an exceptional resume and you sent it by email to the employer. Now the "expectation" game begins. After you send a resume, you are tempted to think ...
Requirements Of Modelo De Curriculum -- curriculoja
Whether youre fresh out of the university or someone whos hoping for a career change, its important that you learn how to make a resume. The resume contains all of your achievements and work ...
Learn Simple And Effective Tips To Resume Writing -- Jennie Gandhi
Resumes are the reflection of your past that encompassed the personal, educational, and professional background. Talking in general terms, all resumes have employment dates, job responsibilities, job ...
How To Write The Perfect Resume -- KJ Hutchings
These days, more and more people are thinking of getting a new job and advancing in their careers or switching career altogether. The first step to doing that is to create the perfect CV. But how do ...
Benefits of a Targeted Resume -- Sarika Kabra
There are many different kinds and examples of resumes, such as the chronological resume, the functional resume, a combination resume etc. Free resume samples of each of these can be obtained from ...
Resume Tips For Fresh Graduates -- Sarika Kabra
Someone who is a fresh graduate will obviously have a different kind of requirement for what to put in a resume and indeed could still be wondering how to write a resume. Free sample resumes are ...
Formatting Your Resume - For Maximum Impact -- Sarika Kabra
The resume template that you are attempting to create should be able to grab attention, and set it apart from others. There are two aspects which have to be addressed to grab that attention and make ...
Why Do You Need a Resume? -- Sarika Kabra
So you've never compiled or written a resume and so have no experience at what goes into one. You are also not sure that you need a resume in the first place, or why, if at all, you need one. ...
Functional Resume - Pros and Cons -- Sarika Kabra
A functional template or sample is one that may be adapted for the purposes of those looking for a career switch. The functional resume samples are those that highlight one's skills and abilities ...
Features Of A Winning Resume -- Sarika Kabra
Typically yours is one of dozens (if not more) resumes that a potential employer is sifting through to short list candidates for the interview for any job. So if your resume is not able to say ...
3 Keys to Customizing Your Resume -- Jessica M Holbrook
In recent blogs, I've written a lot about the importance of investing time into every job application you submit, even if this means applying for fewer total jobs. While it's most efficient ...
Striking the Perfect Balance on Your Resume -- Jessica M Holbrook
Have you ever heard someone suggest that the only way to get a job today is to lie on your resume? I've heard several people say this over the last few years. That said, consider this: I've ...
The Public Library - A Job-Seeker's Best Friend -- Jessica M Holbrook
Technology is everywhere these days. It's hard to get any sort of job that doesn't require at least a basic knowledge of e-mail and word processing programs. Any position working with data ...
How to Ensure Your Cover Letter is Read by the Hiring Manager -- Jessica M Holbrook
I could complicate this blog article and make it ten times longer than it needs to be. But I know you're busy trying to find a job, so I'll keep it short and sweet. If you want to make sure ...
Cover Letters - Does Anybody Read Those Anymore? -- Jessica M Holbrook
In a world where many job applications seem to disappear into a "black hole", job seekers often wonder if there is any point in sending a cover letter with their application. The answer is absolutely ...
Frequently Asked Interview Questions -- Jessica M Holbrook
Your resume looks fabulous, and you've been getting tons of calls from companies that want to interview you. Your interview preparation should include looking at the employer's Web site in ...
Presenting a Consistent Image During Your Job Search -- Jessica M Holbrook
There's an old adage in communication: "Tell the audience what you're going to tell them, then tell them, and then tell them what you told them." In other words, preview, present, and review. ...
Five Mistakes Job Seekers Make on Their Resumes -- Jessica M Holbrook
I think I'm beginning to sound borderline preachy with my resume and cover letter advice. But I also feel I have a duty to share with job seekers the blunders and mistakes they make that prevent ...
What to Do About an Employment Gap -- Jessica M Holbrook
Historically, having a significant gap in your professional employment has been seen as a huge negative on a resume. However, given that a May Gallup poll showed that 19% of the American population ...
The Best Time to Write a Resume -- Jessica M Holbrook
Imagine for a moment that you've just heard the dreaded words, "We're going to have to let you go." A lot of people have heard this phrase over the last several years, and most have probably ...
Reminding Your Network That You're Looking -- Jessica M Holbrook
Recently I spoke with a woman who has been looking for work for some time. She devotes a significant amount of time each week to networking activities. She said something that stood out to me: "I ...
It Takes More Than a Resume to Get a Job -- Jessica M Holbrook
If you're visiting this Web site, you understand the importance of having a polished looking resume to use during your job search. Whereas having a marketable resume is extremely important, a ...
Should You Apply Even If You're Not Qualified? -- Jessica M Holbrook
A friend of mine recently left his position at our former company to start his own business. He has 15 years of excellent work experience, including 10 years of managing others, and an MBA. His ...
Subtle Ways to Tell Your Story in Your Resume -- Jessica M Holbrook
A frequent theme of our blogs is limiting your resume to information that's truly relevant to the position for which you're applying. You should feel free to leave off your high school job ...
Resume Writing -- Neil W
Resume writing is a skill that is much needed in today's world, especially if you are looking for a new job. It is true that your resume can make or break your career. It is the first impression ...
Resume Writing - Things to Avoid -- Neil W
Resume writing can be a tough job especially if you are new to this field. Here are some tips on what to avoid and what to include in your resume to help you get noticed. Your resume gives your ...
What You Should Never Put on Your Resume -- Roger Clark
Liars Get Caught! What NOT to Put on Your Resume "Everybody does it" as they say. Face it, the job market can be a very tough place to compete. If everyone inflates their experience then how can an ...
After Your Interview - What Must You Do Next? -- Roger Clark
Other than actually landing the interview itself and living through it, waiting after the interview and wondering whether you will get a phone call or a rejection letter can be one of the most ...
Seriously Impress at Your Interview With These 7 Hot Tips -- Roger Clark
So you've managed to secure a job interview for a position that fits you PERFECTLY. Now comes the moment of truth: Are you REALLY ready for the interview? If you've rehearsed what you're ...
Why You Should Send a Thank You Letter After You Had a Job Interview -- Roger Clark
Sending thank you letters after you have been interviewed for a job it is a must. Thank you letters are part of your advertising campaign of yourself. It is well known that when you are looking for a ...
Release the Tension During the Job Interview by Asking Questions -- Roger Clark
The commonly shared belief is that a job interview is only a one sided process, during which the interviewer asks questions to which interviewee has to answer. This is an old fashioned approach which ...
How College Graduates Should Approach a Job Interview -- Roger Clark
After you have graduated the college, finding a job will seem a difficult and very demanding task. Yet, approaching an interview in the right manner can help you surpass even the most experienced and ...
Mistakes Which Can Ruin Your Chances of Passing a Job Interview -- Roger Clark
You have probably sent a lot of resumes before actually being asked to attend a job interview. Taking into consideration that this is the final step towards the job you have desperately wanted in the ...
How to Make a Good Impression at a Job Interview -- Roger Clark
When you are selected to participate in a job interview, it means that there is something about you that the employer liked. You will want to take advantage of this and not ruin the good impression ...
Preparation For the Interview is As Important As the Interview Itself -- Roger Clark
When you receive the phone call or email announcing that you have been selected for an interview, you will naturally be very excited. You may even plan the way you will do your new job and think ...
Basic Resume Help For All Categories of Employment -- Roger Clark
When searching for a new job, there is nothing more essential than a good-quality resume. This is because employers first review your resume. A cover letter combined with the resume can be the way to ...
Resume Objective Samples - An Aid to Writing Effective Resumes -- Roger Clark
A well-constructed resume objective lets your potential employer know what you have to offer to the company, and also what you are looking for in the job. In recent years resume objectives became ...
Get That Second Job Interview -- Jim Thompkins
Throughout an economic depression jobs are tough to come by, and job selection interviews are few and far between, so each stage of the job process becomes more key. Initially you deliver your ...
3 Steps to Make Your Online Resume A Winner -- brightsideresumes.com
I agree with the overwhelming response of careerists to spend time networking and doing company research as a job seeker, instead of posting resumes. The facts are there: online job applications ...
The Most Common Question About Resumes -- brightsideresumes.com
As an ex-recruiter, career counselor, and rsum-writer, I'm often asked the ever popular question: "Should my rsum be 1 or 2 pages?". This concern is valid, especially since lengthy rsums can make ...
Designing Perfect Cover Letters -- Marcus Lim
When it comes to applying for various jobs, you want to have a cover letter that will make you stand out above other applicants. Your cover letter is how you introduce yourself to the company so you ...
How to Shun Interview Blunders -- Michael Sanjaya
Perhaps, the jitteriest part in job hunting is the interview. You may have written an impressive application letter and resume', but it does not necessarily follow that you have already stirred ...
How to Write Catchy Resume Objectives -- Alice Gold
Before proceeding further into the article let me tell you briefly about "resume". All of you know that a resume is the most important tool or vehicle in securing you a good job. Basically, it is a ...
CVs Or Resumes? What is the Difference -- Angela Booth
Are they interchangeable? Is a CV preferred in our field? A lot of people indicate they want resumes whereas others want a CV. What are your thoughts?" A: Great questions! So what are the differences ...
Top 10 Resume Writing Tips -- Manjusha Nambiar
Having a selling resume will greatly improve your chances of getting that dream job. So how does one write that perfect resume that is sure to grab the attention of prospective employers? Here in ...
Best Tips On How To Get That Pay Raise You Deserve -- Gavin Davis
Waiting on that raise that never seems to come A friend recently told me that he was expecting a raise soon simply because I havent gotten one in the last 2 years. There was no direct reason no one ...
Tips on how to get your resume noticed -- Gavin Davis
One of my friends recently posted an available position within her company on a major job search website, and she instantly received tens of applications in her inbox. She works for a small business ...
Is your resume being screened? -- Gavin Davis
Believe it or not, but your resume has probably been screened by a hiring manager at some point. One of the most common ways to screen a resume is through an applicants address. Technically, hiring ...
Top 10 Interview Blunders -- Gavin Davis
What should you NOT do in an interview? A CNN.com poll into interview blunders found that when hiring managers were asked to name the most common and damaging interview mistakes a candidate can make, ...
Try Something New Switch Up Your Job Seeking Tactics -- Gavin Davis
Many times, job applications go entirely unnoticed. A friend of mine recently tried something new because she realized she wasnt getting any interview requests. Like most people, she would search ...
Education Vs Work Experience On A Resume - What Comes First? -- Gavin Davis
A lot of people find themselves in a dilemma when it comes to formatting the content on their resumes. Is it better to list your education first or your professional experience? Like most answers, ...
What To Do About Listing Salary Requirements? -- Gavin Davis
Some job advertisements ask you to include your desired salary, and if they ask for this, it usually means that you cant avoid doing so. Listing salary requirements is always tricky because its hard ...
Listing Achievements On Your Resume -- Gavin Davis
Its really important to remember that achievements are essential to every single resume. Ive come across so many resumes that include no achievements whatsoever. Its actually very common to see this, ...
6 More Resume Writing Tips That Pay -- Gordon Walter
I have seen many hundreds of Professional resumes during my career in human resources. Very nice, competent, and well intending people sometimes sent resumes in which they made one or more little ...
Executive Resumes 101 -- Alesia Benedict
What makes an executive resume executive? Is it the format? Is it the content? Or is it the personal marketing strategy? Executive resumes are different in all these areas. Executive resumes are ...
Sample Resumes -- Alesia Benedict
Do you ever wonder why resume services post free resume samples on their sites for resume service clients to view? What do sample resumes provide? There is an ongoing argument among professional ...
5 Steps to Create a Winning Resume -- Timothy Moreland
A resume acts as the first impression that an employer has of you. It should include your career objectives, educational background, professional experience, and achievements. This document should ...
4 Tips For Listing Self-Employment on a Resume -- Timothy Moreland
Most people work for an employer. This means someone reviewing a resume is conditioned to expect the potential employee to have companies listed in their employment experience. However, some people ...
In this new age of technology with multimedia and the internet many are predicting the end of the traditional two-page CV. The only truth in this is instead of receiving two physical pieces of paper ...
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