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You Might Need a Resume Writer If... By Robyn Feldberg- 7 Things You Should Not Do On A Resume - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Susan EnnsOver the years I have seen hundreds, maybe even thousands of resumes and I continue to review resumes every day. Based on this experience, I can state that many applicants do nothing to help themselves gain employment. In fact, in many cases, it did the exact opposite! The amazing thing is ...
Views: 1867(5 votes) - Tips to Lengthen Your Executive Resume - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarBy the time you reach the executive level, you have undoubtedly racked up a ton of skills and accomplishments. However, it’s not uncommon for your massive list to not translate well on the resume, leaving it too short. As an executive, you want to make sure that your resume fully represents ...
Views: 1627(3 votes) - Should I Add LinkedIn to My Resume? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarThe social networking world has become a major part of daily life. You can meet new people, catch up with old buddies, join groups, and even play games with others. One major aspect of the social networking realm that has become vital to workers is job seeking. On sites like LinkedIn, you can ...
Views: 2367(5 votes) - Are You Experiencing Resume Information Overload? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Jessica HolbrookAre You Experiencing Resume Information Overload? Navigating the waters of career advice can be murky at times. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should or shouldn't do and what you should or shouldn't write. With all the information out there how do you really know what advice ...
Views: 1006(2 votes) - Why You Don't Stand Out From The Crowd - Here's A Tip, It's Your Resume - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jessica HolbrookUltimately your goal is to create a resume that will garner the right attention and eventually the right job. Problem is – your resume is getting you absolutely no hits, zero feedback, and not so much as one call from a prospective employer. Sound familiar? Keep reading to figure out why. – ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Do you know who you are... on paper? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jessica HolbrookThanks to an amazing membership with Career Directors International I had the distinct pleasure of a booth at the most recent National Careers Job Fair. Three hours of job seekers pouring in through the doors and me and my assistant providing free resume analyses. I spoke to 100+ job seekers and ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Your Unique Promise of Value – Is it on Your Resume? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jessica HolbrookA truly captivating resume does three things: engages the reader, communicates your value, and lands you the interview. How do you incorporate that information into your professional or executive level resume? Keep reading to find out how your unique promise of value will make you stand out from ...
Views: 2103(3 votes) - 7 Quality Questions for Rockin' Resume Results - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Michelle WardAs ironic as it sounds, the day before I published my newsletter with the article Jobs Suck (about how I hate career coaches who exist to “find you your next job” ("job" should be a 4-letter word!) or “fix your resume” (eye roll)) , I found myself spending two hours cleaning up one of my ...
Views: 1021(2 votes) - Why Resume Summary is Important - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from larry heardWhy Resume Summary is Important We all know why we shouldn’t write objectives in our resume, objectives are utterly redundant. We know why you are applying for the position, to get it right? Now let’s look at why your summary could say more about your application and why it is more ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - Resumes In and Out - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from larry heardResumes In and Out A lot of ways, it tells about you; it commands if you would have your favourite healthy dish or end up eating fast food or junk food just to satisfy your hunger; it says if you would have a holiday break or save for rainy days; and most of the time it shows more about you ...
Views: 808(2 votes) - Turn Ho-Hum Resume Objective Statements into Powerful Assertions - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Linda MatiasResume objectives are outdated. In order to capture the attention of a decision maker, the introduction of your resume should outline your experience, not provide a weak sentence or two that focuses on your needs. An example of this: “Seeking a position that will utilize my education and ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Salary Negotiations Begin with Your Resume - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Linda MatiasMany job seekers state that their resumes win interviews, but they never receive offers. If after a series of interviews, you fall under this category, it’s time to assess what may be wrong. To rise above the no-callback pattern, let’s consider five job interview errors that could be holding you ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - How Numbers Can Enhance Your Resume - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Heather EagarDid you know that numbers can make a huge difference in your ability to create a quality resume? It’s true. The more numbers you add to your resume, the more you are enhancing it and increasing your chances of getting called in for an interview. Of course, adding numbers doesn’t simply ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - General Cover Letters Vs. Specific Cover Letters - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesWhen job-hunting it is quite common that a job seeker will apply to more than one company and position. However, sometimes a person is looking to transition into one specific career or desired organization. If you are looking to send out your resume more than once, it may be a good idea to ...
Views: 1025(2 votes) - Selling Your Top Teaching Skills in Under 15 Seconds - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesWith the economy the way it currently is, school districts are receiving resumes from an ever-increasing amount of applicants. Employers are able to be far choosier more now than ever. That is why it is crucial that you make your resume stand out above the rest. It is said that potential ...
Views: 756(2 votes) - Resumes for Career Changers - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesChanging careers can be one of the hardest things that a person does. You are going from what you know to something completely different. However, switching careers can be extremely rewarding as well. Perhaps you have always wanted to be an educator, but continued on in business, receiving ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Creating a Meaningful Teacher Resume - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesAll teachers perform the same basic duties: developing lessons, teaching students, administering and grading tests, updating report cards, disciplining students, etc. However, what will make you stand out from the average teacher is the way you portray job responsibilities on a resume. You need ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - Cover Letter Tips: Addressing Gaps in Your Employment History - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesThough your resume may look spot on and demonstrate that you have the right type of experience and education, upon closer inspection a potential employer may see that there are gaps between your positions. Short spaces of time (i.e. one to three months) are explainable; usually it takes awhile ...
Views: 2650(2 votes) - Switching Careers at the Executive Level - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Heather EagarIt may seem like a bit of an impossible task switch careers once you’ve reached the executive level, but it happens more than you think – and it is contemplated even more than that. In fact, according to Execunet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 94 percent of the senior-level ...
Views: 860(2 votes) - How Volunteering Can Enhance Your Executive-Level Job Search - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, you’re probably hoping that you can get back in the workforce sooner than later. There’s nothing like getting the level of responsibility, and financial rewards, you’re accustomed to. However, if the job search is moving slowly, you may ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - 6 More Resume Writing Tips That Pay - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Gordon WalterI 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” mistakes. Whether it was a misspelled word, the wrong prefix on a word, or fragmented sentence, ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Resume Writing: Five Ways to Stay Out of the Recycle Bin - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Holly WrightWhile there are many ways you can improve your resume to set yourself apart from the competition, there are also things you can do to ensure that your resume lands in the recycle bin; and resume are not recycled by employers. Hundreds of thousands people eliminate themselves from the shortlist ...
Views: 840(2 votes) - Recognizing and Highlighting Your Areas of Expertise in the Trades - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Candace DaviesWith the economy the way it currently is, it is now more important than ever to make yourself stand out when applying for a job. The first step toward successfully marketing yourself as a potential employee is designing an attention-grabbing resume. The best way to achieve this is to showcase ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Resume Mistakes: Are you Guilty of These? PART II - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Sarika PeriwalYour resumes are like your precursors, they are usually something that introduces you before you have had the chance to do so in person. So when you are in the process or determining how to write a resume, here are some more pointers as regards the mistakes that you should avoid ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Effectively Utilizing a Cover Letter - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Andy JobsA cover letter is a gainful opportunity to present yourself to potential corporations and illustrate why you are ready to be associated with their corporation. It is furthermore a fantastic way to clarify any inconsistencies in your job application before they actually check it. If you are ...
Views: 822(3 votes) - Resume Mistakes: Are you Guilty of These? PART I - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Sarika PeriwalA resume is an undoubtedly important document that could well give you the leg up the professional ladder that you need, if not actually determine the course of your professional life. While it is vitally important what you put in your sample resume, what is also vitally important is what not to ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Cover Letter No-No's - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Heather EagarWriting a cover letter can sometimes be a bit confusing. You simply don’t know what information to add, what to exclude and how exactly to tell your story. For many, this leads to some cover letter mistakes. If you’re guilty of writing cover letters that just didn’t accomplish what they were ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - How to write Resume Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from larry heardHow to write Resume Effectively Resume is commonly called in North America and curriculum vitae in most of Europe and other parts of the world. Definitely a must have for anyone who is looking for a job. Your medium to your employer where you could make your best first impression in less than ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - What to Do When You're an Overqualified Executive - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Heather EagarThe job market is definitely suffering nowadays. With the recession forging ahead and thousands still losing their jobs, it’s a wonder that anyone can get hired. However, as some executives are finding out, there is work available. However, it may not be at the level they’d like to work. If ...
Views: 838(2 votes) - 6 Resume Writing Tips That Pay - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Gordon WalterMany people are their own worst enemy when it comes to writing a good resume. It does not matter if they have a wonderful background, impeccable credentials or fabulous experience if their resume contains misused words, the wrong word tense or is not easily readable. Following is a series of ...
Views: 955(2 votes) - How to Avoid Exaggerating In Your Resume - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen you’re drafting a resume, it is tempting to stretch the truth some so that you appear to be more impressive than maybe your skills might indicate. However, while there is such a thing as packaging your resume in a smart way, choosing words that tell the truth, yet sound sensational, for ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Avoiding Resume Quick Sand - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Heather EagarThere’s probably nothing more frustrating than getting your resume all “prettied up” to send to a company via an online source, only to realize that when you hit the send button, you don’t know where in the world it’s going. This can be compared to sending your resume in quick sand. It’s being ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - 3 Creative Resume Tips - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from larry heard3 Creative Resume Tips I stumble on resume builder that creates your professional resume and show you how to make resume that lands you a job. I never thought you could be creative with your application and still make it look great without overdoing it. Here’s what I ...
Views: 932(3 votes) - Going for the Green Job at the Executive Level - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Heather EagarEveryone knows that “going green” is all the rage nowadays – and it should be. Sparing our environment of all of the pollution and toxic chemicals we’ve thrown its way over the past years should be a definite goal. This is why green jobs are now becoming popular. Typically, however, we hear ...
Views: 878(3 votes) - What is a Free Resume Template and How Do I Use One - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Sarika PeriwalA free resume template is a sort of basic sample for a resume that a person may want to develop. The structure and the bare bones of a resume are laid out, the details and particulars have to be filled in by you. There are many free resume samples or templates available on the internet, which ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Writing An Effective Executive CV - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Peter FisherWhen writing an effective executive level CV you must be aware of the greater demands and responsibilities placed upon the executive as compared to the other levels of employee in an organization. To be an executive is to hold the authority to act on behalf of the business in ways that may ...
Views: 1066(2 votes) - CV Writing Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Peter FisherSpending so much of my time reviewing CVs from people who are clearly in need of CV writing guidance is very frustrating. Why isn't it obvious to them that their CV won't work? Why can't people see it's too long winded and boring? Of course the answer lies in the fact that they only have ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Common Executive Resume Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen you reach the executive level in your career, there is no room for error. You must exude perfection with everything you do. This is especially true with your resume, which is why the last thing you want to do is submit a resume with glaring errors. So what can you do to make sure yours ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Identifying and Making the Most of Your Transferable Skills - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Heather EagarMany times, when we’re applying for jobs, we think about how our skills relate specifically to the position we desire. There’s no doubt that it’s important to show that you already have experience and qualify for the position you want. However, if you’re trying to switch careers, you may not ...
Views: 1118(3 votes) - Finding a Great Job in a Tough Market - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Stephen MonahanYou just lost your job and I know you are not wanting to hear trite sayings but the truth is: While it can be considered a blessing or a curse the thing about life is that " the game is always changing." If it didn't how would we get better. The first thing you must do to find the perfect ...
Views: 1185(2 votes) - Why Shouldn't I Write My Own Resume? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Angela JonesAs a Certified Professional Resume Writer, I am often approached by highly qualified job seekers frustrated by weeks and often months of costly unemployment. Job seekers who have sent hundreds of resumes yet never hear back from the employer. I’ve found that the majority of my clients attempt ...
Views: 1317(4 votes) - Should You Pay To Have a Resume Written? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sarika PeriwalThis is a question that a lot of people will ask; if it is worth the cost to pay for having your resume written by someone other than you; i.e. a professional. When there are so many free resume formats and resume samples available on the internet for no charge, should you? Well this is a ...
Views: 1472(3 votes) - Your Resume Leadership Advantage - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Gordon WalterPicture this: You are tasked with interviewing new college graduates for work in a “fast-track” manager training program. The job requires participants to work in each functional area of the company then be assigned to a position in operations. Most candidates are the “cream of the crop” with ...
Views: 874(4 votes) - Have You Been Lying on Your Résumé? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from JobsBridge PublisherWhen you read classified ad in newspaper about a job post, there could be three possible courses of action which you can take. Action #1: You know you don’t qualify for the job and choose not to apply to it. So, you move on to the next job posting. Action #2: Although you don’t qualify for ...
Views: 2448(3 votes) - Got Gaps? Three Tips for Handling Employment History Problems - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Alesia BenedictThe department staff gathers around to celebrate a milestone for a staff member. It is retirement day for Joe Smith who has been with the company for thirty years. Management is there to present a nice gold watch to Joe along with a plaque commemorating his extensive service and loyalty to the ...
Views: 2563(4 votes) - Are Job Searches Better in the Summer? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Heather EagarGoing Christmas shopping is usually better after Thanksgiving. Going skiing is usually better in the winter after a good snow has fallen. Going hunting for beautiful flowers is usually better in the spring. And some argue that searching for a job is usually better in the summer. Never heard ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Your Career Starts with a Resume - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Andy JobsThe job market is slow and with things seemingly bleak in the immediate future, great care must be taken at each step of the job application process. The resume is extremely vital in this process as it is the document that most employers use to determine whether or not to provide you with an ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Thinking About Sending a Cold Cover Letter? Read This First ... - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Heather EagarHave you ever thought about sending out a cold cover letter to company in search of a job that you’re not sure even exists? The thought of a cold cover letter just may give you cold feet. But it’s good to know that there are plenty of success stories that come out of sending out these types of ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Strengthening Your Executive Resume with the Right Keywords - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarYou’ve probably heard about the various ways to improve your resume so that it can be moved to the top of the talent pool instead of the top of a trash pile. One way that has been suggested in more recent times is the use of keywords, especially with advancements in technology that can capture ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Measuring Selection Effectiveness Is Key - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Gordon WalterAlice: “Would you tell me which way I ought to go from here?” Cheshire Cat: “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to!” Alice: “I don’t much care where….” Cheshire Cat “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go.” - From Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Unmeasured ...
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