Archive for the 'Resume Writing' Category
Resume writing can be a tricky thing. What type should you use? Should it be hybrid, reverse chronological or functional? How do you know which one is right for your particular situation? Color? Do you need color? What about a picture – of yourself or something else? How do you figure out what to do?
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August 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | 1 Comment
You have sent out hundreds and hundreds of resumes with barely a response. You reason that it’s the economy and some other factors that you are simply not aware of. How can this be? No response whatsoever? You have accomplished a lot; you were well liked in your last role and did a number of [...]
August 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | 2 Comments
After having written more than 10,000 resumes and telling people constantly that there are more verbs out there than managed and developed, I decided to put pen to paper (or let my fingers do the walking on the keyboard in this case) to give you some help with other verbs. Don’t get me wrong – [...]
July 28th, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | No Comments
If you have been out of the workforce for some time and are now planning your strategy for reentry, you will definitely need a resume that highlights your key achievements (even those that were some time ago) to ensure that you are positioned appropriately.
A résumé really serves a couple of purposes. For starters it provides [...]
July 20th, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | 2 Comments
How do you compensate on your resume for a gap in employment? Naturally hiring managers want to see consistency; they want to see a professional history that does not contain gaps. Things happen though; there are personal and professional situations that sometimes come up – things that are beyond your control. So, what do you [...]
June 14th, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | 1 Comment
It’s not uncommon for an intern-hopeful to feel shocked after realizing that they need to create a resume in order to apply for a position. Because many on-campus jobs are obtainable without a resume, some students never assume they will need it to apply for an internship. They’re wrong. The truth is many large companies [...]
May 12th, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | 4 Comments
We’re living in an electronic world, which means it’s pretty important that when it comes to resumes you learn to be an electronic girl – or boy. There are a high percentage of companies that prefer that job candidates submit applications and resumes online. So if you don’t know how to do so, you may [...]
April 27th, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | No Comments
Searching for a job in a tough economy can be extremely challenging. This is especially true if it seems impossible to get past the first interview. Unfortunately, some people seem to have this sort of luck.
So what can be done about it? Is there a secret to getting the employer of your choice to call [...]
April 9th, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | No Comments
With the economy still recovering from a tough year, many people may have been laid off once or even twice within a relatively short period of time. While this was once viewed as taboo, employers have become more sensitive to this type of circumstance.
But even if employers are understanding, it’s a good idea to acknowledge [...]
February 17th, 2009 | Posted in Cover Letter Writing, Resume Writing | No Comments
You’re probably accustomed to reading about everything that you should remember to do when writing your resume. But it’s always good to keep in mind that there are some things you should also shy away from.
So before you write your next resume, take a look at these 5 resume don’ts. This way, you can avoid [...]
February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Resume Writing | No Comments