Welcome to the Resume-Resource.com Resume Writing and Career Center. Browse our articles about Resume Writing that include general resume writing advice and common resume mistakes. Our section on resume formatting includes information on how to format your resume in various styles such functional or reverse chronological. The resume words section focuses on statements within the document while the summary section provides tips on opening the resume.
We also have sections on cover letter writing advice and common mistakes made when writing a cover letter. The career Advice section includes information to help you advance your career. And make sure to check the job search and job interviews categories for more helpful tips and advice.
4 Reasons You Need a New Resume
I recently finished a resume revision for a customer who needed an immediate update for an unexpected job opportunity. He was not actively looking for work, but the position sounded ideal. Unfortunately, he hadn’t revised his resume in years and the interview was scheduled to take place within days. We were able to make the tight deadline for him; however, the experience made him realize the importance of keeping his resume up to date. By planning for the unexpected, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.
Read More3 Important Resume Error Prevention Tips
Spell check is not the only tool you should be using to ensure that your resume is completely error free. Those pesky errors can turn your masterpiece into a monster piece with one misplaced letter. In addition to your very careful proofreading effort to ensure there are no spelling or grammatical errors, there are several important things you should keep in mind when creating your results focused resume:
Read MoreSecret Steps to Finding a Job on LinkedIn
According to a recent study that was conducted by ROI Research on behalf of Performics marketing agency, 59% of active social networkers say LinkedIn is their most important social media site when compared with Facebook and Twitter. I would tend to agree.
Read More3 Steps to Enhance the Achievements on your Resume
When competing with candidates who have similar skills to your own, it is absolutely critical to highlight your achievements in a compelling way; you want to stand out from the crowd. A resume without achievements may provide information surrounding your previous duties, but it will not effectively illustrate the value you are capable of bringing to a role. Why are you better than the next guy (or gal)?
Read More5 Career Tips to Create a Unique Professional Brand
To establish a personal brand that optimizes career growth, you must take a close look at what your distinguishing traits and accomplishments are. Why do people pay more for Godiva Chocolate? Why not just buy any chocolate bar? The answer lies in branding.
Read MoreResume Format – Which One is Best?
Choosing a resume format can be tricky. You want to select a style that is both aesthetically pleasing, and also meets your personal and professional needs. There are 3 main types of resume formats from which you can choose. The first resume format is the reverse chronological resume, the second is called the hybrid resume, and the third is the functional resume. Let’s discuss them individually.
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This blog's author, Debra Wheatman of Careers Done Write, provides executive career services including resume and cover letter preparation, job search / interviewing strategies and professional branding including how to effectively use LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media in your career.
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