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- Professional Resume Writing Tips for Medical Transcriptionist - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from jean paulBefore we start off with writing tips for a medical transcriptionist, it is important to consider their job description first. It will help us understand the requirements of the job and how the resume and cover letter should cater to the same. The duties and responsibilities of a medical ...
Views: 19 - CV Writing Services UK – Your ticket to success? - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Nidhi ShrivastavaWith competition still fierce in the careers market having a well written and tailored CV can make a huge difference. CV optimization may be the future but what is it and why is it so successful. Adducology, a careers consultancy, has started to offer a new form of CV writing service which ...
Views: 4 - Would you like a salary raise? 5 tips to be successful! - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Lisa ChapmanIt’s no secret that salaries are not keeping up with the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, reported that income growth is flat and mainly unchanged from the previous quarter. This puts employers in a position of strength when negotiating salaries. CFOs say they are willing to negotiate ...
Views: 13 - Resume Template for Entry Level Candidates - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Ana RoseFreshmen are always tensed to write their first resume because of the lack of experience in their field. This article is dedicated to them because resume templates have come for their rescue. The template is basically a ready-made fill in the blank form available on most of the online job ...
Views: 17(1 vote) - Article writing services - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Ruth MukuriaArticles writing as a service has a number of key factors that one should consider. These factors help you to choose the best fitted writing service that will deliver creative, and well structured, search engine optimized posts. Some important factors include: 1. Experience of the ...
Views: 10 - The Job Search Challenge - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Steve ScottYou are now faced with the job search challenge. One of the big challenges in life is to make a successful job change or career move. For some, depending on the industry they are in this can be relatively easy. But for the vast majority of job seekers it is a time of high stress, anxiety and ...
Views: 9 - Importance of Chronological Resume Template - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Ana RoseThe importance of chronological resume template cannot be ignored at any cost because of two things, viz., the recruiters prefer this resume format over anything else, be it for any job profile. So if one is using any format other than the chronological one, one is surely risking one's ...
Views: 27(1 vote) - Resume Basics All Job Seekers Need to Know - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Lisa ChapmanThe purpose of the resume is to get you an interview, not necessarily to get you the job. Would you buy a car without a test drive? Companies want to test drive you too. Your resume should tell a story, from beginning to end and answer these questions: Who are you? What have you ...
Views: 28 - How to List Your Hobbies and Interests on a Resume - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jo DraperWhen it comes to writing a resume or CV, having written down the hard facts about your education, employment and skills, many people then struggle to know exactly how to address their hobbies and interests. This section of a resume is viewed by many as an opportunity to stand out from the crowd, ...
Views: 18 - The Job Search Challenge-Your Resume - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Steve ScottI have found that for most of us, writing a resume with impact is is a challenge. A resume that truly reflects well on an individual is one of the most difficult challenges for my clients.More often than not, resumes are the first part of the sorting process for most employers.A well written ...
Views: 39 - Resume Writing Guidelines for Accounting Professionals - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Ana RoseUsing accounting resume templates will help you in a lot of ways. Resume templates are a savior if you wish to format your resume well and customize it for the accounting profession. The templates save time and also take care of the formatting and layout of the contents. These three things are ...
Views: 26(1 vote) - The Art and Science of Book Review Writing - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Tista BiswasBook review writing is a great way to promote your book to the public. It doesn’t matter whether you get a good review or a bad review for your book. According to recent statistics bad reviews can sell as effectively as good reviews. This is because the purpose of the review is to help you get ...
Views: 13 - Types of resume writing - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Tista BiswasAny job hunt must be backed by a solid resume. The employment record, skills and educational background of a job applicant should be registered in a resume. Many employed people keep their resume updated and ready at hand to address any new employment opportunity. There are different types of ...
Views: 13 - How to Create a Cover Letter to Boost Your Resume? - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Edwin KelleyCreating an effective cover letter can be looked as a need of the hour to boost your resume. It has become an expressive tool, to offer the employer with your key skills and abilities to perform the given work. It functions as a medium, to convey your skills, to discharge the positional ...
Views: 39(1 vote) - Tips for Writing Drafter Resume - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Aliya DesouzaDrafters provide the necessary technical support functions to the architects or engineers, to design and plan out the drafts to work on. These drafts work as a guidance, and helps to them to realize the projects, with the given accuracy and exactness. So, your drafter resume needs to ...
Views: 16 - Medical Resume Tips - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Ana PaulMedical sector is responsible for providing highly efficient health care services, with a professional practice to provide good medication and therapeutic treatments. Hence, your medical resume needs to project your professional approach to handle the relevant responsibilities and provide good ...
Views: 20 - Write a Professional Stock Broker Resume - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Janet StewardProfessional stock brokers are involved in buying and selling shares or securities. They function as mediators, and keep a constant watch on the share market, to grab the opportunities. They utilize the share market fluctuations to earn profit. Hence, a stock broker resume needs to offer the ...
Views: 48 - 5 Things You Should Have on Your LinkedIn Profile - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Linda Le PhanWhile LinkedIn falls squarely within the realm of social media sites, it's hardly synonymous with Facebook or Twitter. LinkedIn isn't about sharing photos or funny stories. People don't sign up for LinkedIn accounts so that they can watch cute animals do endearing things on video. By and large, ...
Views: 40 - Why Are CVs So Hard To Write And Why CV Writing Can Be A Minefield - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Nidhi ShrivastavaYou have seen your perfect job and you think that you are the right person for it. What next? Write a CV and Covering Letter, send them in and wait for the reply. How can you increase your chances when writing that CV or resume? Why is it that when two similar candidates who apply for the ...
Views: 22(1 vote) - Efficient Use of Resume Templates - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ana RoseResume templates are the new in thing in the employment market. It is being used as the latest tool for drafting resumes for both, freshmen as well as experienced professionals. The tool definitely is working, but one has to take a few things into consideration when it comes to using the correct ...
Views: 32(1 vote) - Important Elements of Student Resume Template - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Ana RoseStudent resumes are difficult to write as they lack the required credentials for acquiring a good paying job and by virtue of being fresh graduates do not have much experience too. Some employers look for freshmen as prospective employees, because it suits some of their criteria. Like, for ...
Views: 31 - Experience an instant boost in your career with CV writing - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Jon-Paul BrettCareer services have begun to focus on the humble covering letter; it has turned from routine administration to a test of ones English. Grammar, pose and the ability to express ideas in a clean, smart and coherent way is demanding, and it is a skill that is being lost. There was a time when ...
Views: 23 - How to Write Optician Resume - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Ana PaulOpticians are specialized and trained at dealing with eyeglasses, and solving the issues associated with eyesight. They dispense glasses, lenses or optical items according to the given prescription, and solve the relevant issues. So, their main work relates to creating optical items as per given ...
Views: 45 - Choosing the Right Resume for the Purpose at Hand - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Hector CastanedaIn a perfect world, crafting Professional Resumes and cover letters would be easy, fast, and simple. Many of those who have attempted to draft their own resumes and cover letters will say that crafting these types of documents is anything but easy, fast, and simple. But there are options. One of ...
Views: 21 - Watch Out for That Resume “Black Hole” Trap! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Maria HebdaIf your resume looks as if it could have come from 20 years ago or it just hasn’t been put together carefully–with good attention to what your targeted employers are probably looking for–it most likely will end up in the resume “black hole” trap. The same goes for submitting it to employers ...
Views: 33 - 3 Most Important Things to Do in a Job Interview - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Don GoodmanA job interview can be a nerve-racking experience, especially when you have been removed from the job market for an extended period of time. It is one thing to sell on paper with the resume and another thing to sell in person at the interview. Regardless of whether you have been out of a job ...
Views: 67 - Cover Letter Tips for IT Professionals - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Don GoodmanIf all an employer cared about is the IT skills and technical knowledge a candidate has obtained, then there would not be the need for an interview. The fact is, in addition to looking for specific skills and knowledge, employers want candidates who are passionate about the field and who have ...
Views: 47 - Top 7 Tips for All Medical Transcriptionists, New and Experienced - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Jeff Dahlberg1. Find the best resources (word books, best medical transcription practices, drug books, cheat sheets, the list goes on). These resources will make or break you in a job as an MT. Some experts indicate you are only as good as those resources. I also believe that to be true. It is imperative to ...
Views: 24 - Electronic CVs and Traditional CVs - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Mike KelleyWith the invention of the computer and growth in technology, the Internet is increasingly being used by individuals, whether they are participating in social networks, working from home, or sending CVs to apply for jobs. There have been many discussions about Writing a CV, detailing what ...
Views: 33 - With professional resume writing get your dream job - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Jon-Paul BrettFifty years ago most people found jobs through family and friends, a personal recommendation was enough to secure you a good job and you could begin to climb the corporate ladder. Today however, search and selection for new employees is big business and now a multi-million pound industry. The ...
Views: 29 - Understanding CV Writing - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Mike KelleyCV writing is an art that not everyone possesses, and that is where professional CV writers come into the picture. At the same time, writing a CV is not rocket science and a good CV does not mean following set rules. Understand that a CV is just a tool that works toward the one particular goal ...
Views: 49 - CIO & IT Leaders: How to Plan for Career and Resume Success - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Maria HebdaAs I work with senior-level IT leaders, IT operations directors, as well as IT program and project managers, I hear more and more about failed technology implementations. Not that the technology itself failed, although that certainly happens too. What really intrigues me is the level of project ...
Views: 80 - Make Efficient Use of Education Resume Template - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Ana RoseResume templates are comparatively a new phenomenon which is fast catching up with candidates looking for employment opportunities. The service it offers one is just the ready-made outline of the resume. They are field and industry specific, plus they are customized. This is what makes education ...
Views: 42(1 vote) - 120 Seconds is All You Have to Ace the Interview - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Don Goodman120 seconds. That’s how long it takes for an interviewer to decide whether they want to hire you or not. First impressions set the tone for the interview and in the majority of cases, once that impression is set, it is not usually turned around. Here are some important tips you can use to ensure ...
Views: 160 - Good Resume Objective for Effective Resume - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Edwin KelleyHave you ever wondered, why we need to write a good resume objective for an effective resume building? The aim is quite certain and clear, your objective for resume effectively summarizes your profile and interest in the offer. It's the first thing to which the recruiter refers to; hence, it can ...
Views: 102(1 vote) - Reducing Your Resume Age - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Maria HebdaConsider this scenario; after 20 years of loyalty to his employer, Ken’s position has just been eliminated due to a company merger. He suddenly finds himself unemployed at the age of 58. As he begins to search for his outdated resume typed in 1987, he worries about what the future will hold in a ...
Views: 34 - With covering letter services enhance your resume - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Jon-Paul BrettStarting with a few proof readers the industry has matured fully with dedicated consultancies. Some have said that it is the declining standards of English in schools while others have referenced the increasing competitive jobs market. In truth it is probably a combination of these two with a ...
Views: 68 - Resume Revolution - What's the real hype? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Abby LockeChanges, changes, changes. Just when you get used to a new resume format, a new resume strategy or a new resume concept, poof - more changes show up. So what significant changes have occurred in the past five years that now make your executive resume look outdated today? Are companies really ...
Views: 74 - Mistakes to Avoid in Cover Letter - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Ana RoseCover letters are as important and necessary as resumes when it comes to job application. Resumes are just the summary of your achievements and experiences gained in different jobs, projects or as interns. Cover letter is a supporting document that mentions few personal incidents or things to ...
Views: 66 - Resume Examples: For perfect and Professional Resumes - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from A ResumeWhen one starts looking for a job, the very first thing that comes to the mind is a resume. Resume is not only a document but it defines you and is the first important key that ensures that your prospective employer takes interest in you. Therefore, resume should be crafted with utter care and ...
Views: 57 - Writing Your Resume; Use the “So What?” Method - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Don GoodmanYour resume has to tell potential employers what you can do for them. Yet people still fall into the trap of writing sentences that describe their job duties instead of their skills. A simple way to avoid this is to use the “so what” method of writing a resume. The “so what” method makes you ...
Views: 106 - The Importance of a Covering Letter - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Nidhi ShrivastavaThe importance of a covering letter is all too often overlooked. It not only gives an insight into you as a person, it highlights any research you have undertaken about your potential employer and, crucially, how you will benefit that employer. There are many important messages to get across ...
Views: 67 - Resume Template for College Student without Work Experience - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Sandy DsouzaFinding a job becomes as difficult as one can imagine when you do not have experience. Employers need trained people who are aware of what to do, how to do it, and are aware of professional working culture. In this scenario it becomes difficult to make a resume which will fetch you a good job. ...
Views: 74 - What can be the Best Length for Your Resume - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Evon BarryResume is a vital tool in your job search. However, while discussing the importance of a resume, we have to give equal importance to every element associated with it. Not too long ago, a one-page resume was considered as an ideal resume. People rarely dared to break this unwritten rule and those ...
Views: 97(1 vote) - Do You Need a Professional Resume Writer for High-Paying Jobs? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Smith JoeIt is no secret that finding meaningful and well-paying employment is more challenging now than ever before. This is where a Professional Resume can make a huge difference in whether a person gets the job he wants or does not. Professional resumes show potential employers that you care enough to ...
Views: 76 - Job Search Techniques: Managing Your References - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Don GoodmanWould you walk into an interview blindsided – not knowing what the employer does or what’s involved in the role you are applying for? For those who want to succeed and be effective in an interview the answer is “No.” You should always go into an interview prepared with key messages in mind to ...
Views: 74 - 5 Biggest Cover Letter Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Don GoodmanJust as important a resume is to helping a job seeker secure opportunities, so is the cover letter. A cover letter helps you hone in on important messages – to create a “conversation” – and gives the employer a sense of your personality that is not always captured through a resume alone. Yes, ...
Views: 79(1 vote) - How to make a resume with online resume builder. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Sanath kumarAs Before many people gets in trouble when they hear a sentence of create your resume. By hearing this sentence they gets confuse about what contents to be included, & what format should be used while creating a resume. If you are clear with those things then you can easily create your resume. ...
Views: 74 - Should You Include a Headshot With Your Resume? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Ken SundheimIf you spend any time at all reading opinions on job search and hiring, you'll often see "never send a picture along with your resume" treated as a hard and fast rule. Among the many resumes my firm receives, occasionally some are paired with pictures. We've seen everything from ...
Views: 73 - How to Write Job Winning Attorney Resume - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Ana RoseA lot depends on the attorney resume when it comes to getting employment and good clients, be it in courts or in law firms. More than the actual credentials it is the word of mouth that speaks for the attorney, but nevertheless the importance of resume cannot be overlooked. As we all know, the ...
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