Published on Sat, 19 May 2007 13:55:27 -0400 Read: 2804 times
Your Resume will be Thrown in the Trash Unless you know these insider tips that is If you have been sending out your resume en masse and ending up with a massive headache instead ndash; getting nowhere you had better read on Your career just might depend on it It s a sad fact but true In today s competitive marketplace...Read Article
Published on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:21:36 -0400 Read: 1504 times
There are two distinct types of resume services ndash; local and online Internet based Which one is right for you Many factors must be considered to make that decision ndash; most of which include credibility convenience turnaround time and price Many job seekers are skeptical about hiring a resume writer over the Internet because they...Read Article
Published on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:03:50 -0400 Read: 1666 times
Many jobseekers try in vein to write their own resume only to experience the Goldilocks Syndrome of resume preparation At first it s too weak and unfocused Then it s too strong and rigid Then after hours days and even weeks of endless edits they get it just right hopefully So how can you avoid such a process You can t A...Read Article
Published on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:37:35 -0400 Read: 3783 times
There are several factors that are essential to a strong resume This tutorial will explain the importance of each category in a resume Visual Appeal Make it attractive and organized by being consistent Be sure to use tabs instead of spacing Each element should be presented the identical way from section to section For example if you center...Read Article
Published on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:25:29 -0500 Read: 2416 times
It s a fact If you have not looked for a job in the last few years and even if you have you probably don t know how to do it So please read on It could mean the difference between being called in for an interview and being passed over for a more savvy and better prepared job candidate Times have changed OK so I m stating the obvious; but...Read Article
Published on Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 5841 times
Many recruiters are now opting to scan applicant resumes into a computerized screening database system in their endeavors to simplify the screening and selection process For a job seeker this means that when developing their resume they must not only ensure that the content is impressive and distinguishable from their competitor s but also that...Read Article
Published on Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 2265 times
DOES YOUR RESUME HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE THE FIRST CUT By Ruth AndersonVANTAGE POINT Coaching ConsultingTo be a success your resume must have sufficient quot; scan appealquot; to pass a first cut ndash; that initial stage when a busy employer faced with a stack of resumes scans each one for about 30 to 60 seconds and rejects most What...Read Article
Published on Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 2612 times
THREE MYTHS ABOUT RESUME WRITINGBy Ruth AndersonVANTAGE POINT Coaching ConsultingYour perspective on resumes ndash; what they are and how they function ndash; will doubtless influence how well you can write your own To create an outstanding resume begin by questioning and replacing some of the commonly held assumptions about resume writing ASSUMPTION...Read Article
Published on Sat, 09 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 3808 times
Resume writing is an art You will have to master this art in order to land up with a plum job Your resume must be your unique masterpiece Resume writing has undergone lots of changes and has evolved over the time Resume writing is no longer about telling your degrees and qualifications rather the resume should speak about the real you...Read Article
Published on Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 1885 times
Due to the increasing competitiveness of today s job market requires the job seeker to be far more aggressive in their overall job search campaign particularly when developing their career marketing document ndash; the resume With a window of opportunity often as little as 10 seconds for the resume to spark the readers attention demands a dynamic...Read Article
Published on Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 1782 times
Resume too long Ugh Boring and counterproductive Here s how to reduce the length of your reacute; sumeacute; by as much as a page or more without sacrificing meaning impact or readability They say my reacute; sumeacute; should be only one page long Is that correct Not necessarily Many reacute; sumeacute; s...Read Article
Published on Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 2508 times
Employers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes for every position they are trying to fill To select their shortlist of candidates to interview they look for the most common resume mistakes most applicants make and eliminate them first To increase your chances of getting an interview make sure you avoid these common mistakes Ten Resume Mistakes...Read Article
Published on Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 11814 times
Liars Get Caught What NOT to Put on Your Resumequot; Everybody does itquot; 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 honest person get a job Well as tempting as it may be you do NOT want to risk lying on your resume Whether it s personal information job experience...Read Article
Published on Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 1374 times
When applying for a position in today s market do you ever wonder Is my resume really directed to the decision maker Are you concerned that your resume never reaches the true hiring manger or decision maker Worse yet are you being quot; auto disqualified because your resume doesn t speak to the decision...Read Article
Published on Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 2967 times
In today s competitive job market a first class resume is an essential tool for winning an interview The way in which you present your skills achievements and experience on paper will profoundly affect the way in which a hiring company considers your application An expertly crafted resume not only captures the attention of its reader through careful...Read Article
Published on Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 4148 times
If you haven t looked for a job recently there are new tactics that hiring professionals are using that you should be aware of before updating your resume Employers and recruiters increasingly rely on electronic resumes resume posting boards and job banks to find job candidates Resumes are either being scanned or input directly into keyword searchable...Read Article
Published on Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 2458 times
I d like to briefly discuss the concept of quot; resume targeting quot; This is the practice of customizing your resume for a specific audience Targeting with resumes is the same concept as advertisers customizing their message to a particular demographic Recently many big brand marketers have started customizing their messages to make their commercials...Read Article
Published on Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 2807 times
One of the unfortunate realities of the job search process is often people who are a good fit for a job get passed over because of an inadequate resume In this age of online recruitment hiring managers and recruiters may review a hundred or more resumes before deciding on who they want to interview Given this high volume they are only able to spend...Read Article
Published on Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 1722 times
The Internet has made recruiting more efficient in many ways It used to be that you d have to send your resume to a company by postal mail and wait for it to get routed to the right individual Now with e mail you re often able to send your resume directly to the decision maker Overall this is a good thing The challenge though is that you have...Read Article
Published on Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Read: 4700 times
Having a great resume is the first critical step in a successful job search Unfortunately most people don t know the best ways to get that resume noticed In today s job market where you are competing with hundreds of other resumes knowing the right way to distribute your resume can make all the difference First of all you need to get...Read Article
