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You Might Need a Resume Writer If... By Robyn Feldberg- 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: 1457(2 votes) - First vs. Third Person Resumes - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Anne Follis“I swear, English teachers are the most annoying people on the planet!” proclaimed my college-bound son. “Don’t swear,” I admonished. “You must learn to eliminate unnecessary verbiage and make clean, declarative statements.” He rolled his eyes, muttered something unintelligible, and walked ...
Views: 24074(2 votes) - I Can Do This Job and I Will Do This Job - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace Davies“I can do this job and I will do this job” basically means that you have the skills and expertise to carry out job responsibilities 100% and that you are actually willing and eager to perform those duties. This phrase is something that you must remember when crafting your job-seeking documents ...
Views: 1033(4 votes) - Practice will make you perfect - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Sari NeudorfYou can be better than the Babe! Before you hit send on your keyboard, remember these steps. 1. Who are you? You certainly know your strong selling points and what they mean to you. Imagine the reader coming from a different country and not familiar with your company name or specific jargon. ...
Views: 1094(4 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: 861(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: 1536(2 votes) - Never Lie or Embellish the “Real You” When Writing Your Resume - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Mark SussI have been in the People Business for over 26 years and in this span of time have read, along with my staff, over 30,000 resumes. These have come from people in every segment of the work force but primarily, these resumes are from Executives and Managers. You would think the people that have ...
Views: 1449(5 votes) - 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Strengthen Your Resume - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I specialize in placing sales and sales management professionals, and I’ve seen tens of thousands of resumes throughout my career. Since I often sift through them quickly, it takes a great resume to stand out from the crowd and get my attention. And job seekers in ...
Views: 2024(3 votes) - 6 Great Executive Resume Writing Tips - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarIt’s easier said than done to create a great resume when you’re under pressure to get it done. This is especially true when you don’t know what to focus your energy on because you have accomplished so much from working your way to the top. But, of course, ultimately there’s no excuse for ...
Views: 1117(3 votes) - 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: 882(3 votes) - Four Elements of a Killer Resume - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dwain CelistanFour steps to a Killer resume! By Dwain Celistan A key tool in the process of securing another opportunity is via a resume. As an executive recruiter, we typically receive hundreds of resumes per week. There are over three million resumes on the larger internet sites. Thus, it is ...
Views: 1584(3 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: 2507(3 votes) - How Your Resume Limits Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneResumes are essential documents that communicate our past experience, outline our previous accomplishments, and even reveal a portion of our current character. They are so essential that employers, educational institutions, and companies everywhere must require them in order to assess our ...
Views: 1320(3 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: 1708(3 votes) - Should You Use a Resume or a Bio? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Charlene RashkowThere is often confusion as to which form of documentation is most appropriate in certain circumstances surrounding the use of a bio or a resume presentation. If you're having difficulty discerning which is the most appropriate format for a given situation, the following will help you define ...
Views: 2218(6 votes) - The ABCs of Effective Resume Writing: Part 2 - Flush Out Your Achievements - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Heather EagarFiguring out what you’ve actually accomplished in your career is one of the most difficult parts of writing your resume. Many people believe they haven’t done much of anything; just every day tasks that don’t amount to anything. Think again. I am willing to say virtually ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - The ABCs of Effective Resume Writing: Part 4 - Make Your Achievements 'Pop' - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Heather EagarNow that you know the right format for your resume and you have written out all your achievements and responsibilities, it’s time to really showcase those accomplishments. But what is the best way to do that? Bullets are your friend I’m a big advocate of using bullets effectively ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - *** 5 Resume Tips - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David Couper1. Sell yourself! List your top accomplishments and your biggest successes that will wow prospective hiring managers. 2. Write for the reader not you! Include the information that the employer wants to know and is interested in. 3. Keep it clean! Don't include gimmicks, graphics, or ...
Views: 920(2 votes) - *** Why Bother with a Cover Letter When Applying for a Job? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperYou can never know what happens to a cover letter. Some cover letters are electronically scanned, some are read and some are tossed! You can’t take the risk of not doing a cover letter when your future employer reads and analyzes every response. So bit the bullet and do it. Here are some ...
Views: 994(3 votes) - 10 Proven Tips for Your Medical Sales Job Search Success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYour job search is one of the most significant tasks you’ll ever have. What job you end up with determines how you’ll spend the majority of hours in your day, how much money you’ll have, and how satisfied you are with your life. It’s worth making the effort to end up where you’ll be happy. ...
Views: 2435(1 vote) - 10 Top Tips for Writing a Great CV or Resume - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesHave you ever submitted a resume or CV to an employer and not received a call for an interview? It's frustrating and leaves you wondering what you did wrong. Remember that your resume/CV and cover letter are the first things that an employer will see - they are the first impression your ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - 12 Best Practices for a Winning Cover Letter – Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Gordon WalterThe cover letter is often an afterthought. A job candidate sees an ad in the paper or online and scrambles to get a resume in the organization’s possession. The cover letter sometimes is a hastily written, patchy communication that is little more than a hand-off of resume. This is far removed ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - 12 Best Practices for a Winning Cover Letter – Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Gordon WalterIn my last post, we discussed the first six “best practices” for a winning cover letter. Unfortunately, the cover letter is often an afterthought However, the cover letter is a very important part of the resume, giving the first impression an employer will have of you. Following is a list of ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - 15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes - by The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone. It's difficult to know where to start or what to include. It can seem like an insurmountable task. Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a winning resume.
Determine your job search objective prior to ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - 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: 1000(3 votes) - 4 Tips to Look Younger on Your Resume - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Ken SundheimBecause of the illegal yet persistent practice of age discrimination in hiring, many seasoned job seekers want to appear younger on their resumes.The impulse is understandable, but many prospective employees go about resume editing in ways that are ineffective and make their resumes look as if ...
Views: 2538(2 votes) - 4 Vital Things to Remember When Writing a Resume - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Michael LeeIn this article, I’m going to reveal some resume writing tips to help you gain an advantage over other applicants. In such a competitive world, you need to prepare as much as you can. After all, it’s difficult to land an interview without an impressive resume that catches the employer’s eyes. ...
Views: 976(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: 898(1 vote) - 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: 1026(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Update Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2008 from Joanna PennThere used to be a “job for life” but now it is more common to change jobs and companies every 2-3 years, and to change careers several times in a working life. In a fast paced job market it is important to keep your resume up to date and ready to send out if opportunity arises. Here are 7 ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - A Resume With An Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Carla VaughanIf you want to get an employer's attention, you need to write a resume with an attitude. You can bet other job candidates are writing excellent resumes, so you need to do so also. What does it take to write an excellent resume? I could say that it takes time and effort, but that is a given. ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Advertising Your Resume On An Online Job Bank - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Heather EagarJob searches nowadays are much more in-depth than they have been in the past. Before, you simply drafted a good resume, printed it on quality paper, and submitted it to the companies you were interested in working for. Now, however, most companies prefer to have their applications completed ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - 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: 1163(2 votes) - Are You Making These Resume Mistakes? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Abby LockeYou wouldn’t create a gourmet meal and serve it on dirty dishes, right? So why would you engage in a Job Search 2.0 campaign using an executive resume with outdated, ineffective strategies? If you have been conducting a targeted job search that is not generating any interviews or ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Are You Resume Ready? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from stefanie spikellWhat if a recruiter called you today? Would you be ready to jump on the opportunity she offers you? If not, you could lose the chance to better your career, as jobs go FAST in this competitive market. If you are going to be “Resume Ready” you have to keep your resume ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Australia Bound: I need a resume! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Gayle HowardResumes in Australia have been transformed over the past few years. Not too long ago, dates of birth, marital status and interests took “pride of place” on page one, followed closely by education and the ubiquitous set of generic skills that the masses all claimed to possess. Was ...
Views: 1527(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: 1225(2 votes) - Avoiding the Resume Embellishment Trap - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellYou’ve read about so many famous people who didn’t tell the whole truth in their biographies. Maybe they weren’t REALLY the CEO of their company, or the “All-American” sports player. We’ve all heard of the doctors who really weren’t or the specialists who “bought” their degrees.” Maybe it has ...
Views: 2061(1 vote) - Blog Your Way to a New Job - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellWill a blog help you get a new job? YES! The reason for this is that a blog helps you to be found my recruiters and employers. When they find YOU, instead of you finding THEM, you have greatly increased your chances for a positive end result. But what if you aren’t found through your blog? ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Breathe New Life Into Your Resume - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Roxanne RavenelImagine that you are an employer that has recently run a print or online job ad. You are short-handed, behind schedule, and now find yourself inundated with hundreds of resumes in response to a single job opening. Your first priority is to begin eliminating applicants. But, there is no way you ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Building a network of contacts - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Harry JamesBuilding a network of contacts is probably one of the best ways to get a job An old friend of mine recently told me via Facebook that he had been made redundant and was finding it hard to get another job. As we continued talking he revealed more and more about his situation that I found ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Career Objective Examples for Resumes: How to Instantly Grab Any Employer’s Attention - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Michael LeeWhen writing your resume, one of the first things you have to consider is your career objective. I’ve been there before and I know how challenging it can be to come up with something note-worthy. In this case, it doesn’t hurt to look for outstanding career objective examples for resumes you can ...
Views: 5922(2 votes) - Choosing a Resume Format - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Laura WhitelawThere are essentially 3 different resume formats: the chronological resume, the functional resume and the combination resume. Each has its advantages and disadvantages which this article will explain. Chronological Resume The chronological resume is the format that is most common and the one ...
Views: 1115(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: 949(1 vote) - Cover Letter And Resume Writing Tips For If You’ve been Fired - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Heather EagarBeing fired from your job can be extremely difficult. You not only have to think about how you will put meals on the table and pay your bills, but also how your pride and belief in yourself as an employee has been affected. No matter the reason you were let go, it can be more than a notion ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Creating a Twitter Resume - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarAre you as excited about Twitter as the rest of the world? You can not only find out what’s going on with your friends on an hourly basis, but also peak into the lives of your favorite celebrities. People have definitely embraced Twitter as a major form of communication; however, because it ...
Views: 1733(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: 1259(1 vote) - Dealing With a Second Layoff in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarConducting a job search is tough enough when you know you’ve been laid off of one job, so you can imagine the challenge of searching for work after being laid off from two. Unfortunately, many job seekers are facing this reality on a daily basis. Of course, the economy is very often to blame ...
Views: 944(6 votes) - Different Resumes For Different Job Descriptions - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalIt would be a mistake to assume that once you have your resume sample ready, it can be used for all purposes and for any occasion no matter what kind of job it is you are seeking or applying for. While ideally your sample resume should contain all the salient features of your accomplishments, ...
Views: 1231(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 ...
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