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| by Doris Appelbaum and Erin Van Rooy - Sep, 2011 Whether you are looking for your first job or a professional seeking new employment, everyone needs a resume. And with an unsteady economy, we are hearing that more people are dusting-off their old resume to make updates to it or some were laid-off and have not written a resume in years..... | |||
| 6 Ways to Fix Resume Formatting Mistakes and Save Space by Barbara Safani - May, 2012 Creating a resume where all the content lays out on the page in a way that is easy to read and visually appealing can be challenging. Sometimes in their quest to get all the content on one or two pages, the writer resorts to using design strategies such as a smaller font, tighter margins, ... | |||
| Need to write your resume fast? Don't panic by Laura Smith-Proulx - May, 2012 On the receiving end of a recruiter’s call? Found a great job online, but it closes soon? Your elation can quickly turn to panic, especially if you haven’t updated your resume in some time. You’ll want to maximize every minute, of course, while creating a document that makes it loo... | |||
| Resume Padding: What's the Problem? by Georgia Adamson - May, 2012 Up-front clarification: I write resumes for clients as a professional, and I've decided I'm uncomfortable including information that is untrue, misleading, etc. I also discourage clients from doing it if I know they're considering such a problematic course. However, unless I have a reaso... | |||
| Should I Put References with My Job Application? by Jason Stauffacher - May, 2012 Q: They are currently hiring at my local hotel chain, and the lady there told me to print out a job application and bring it in. The application only consists of basic info and when I'd like to work. Should I attach a resume with references and work experience? Also do you need connections... | |||
| 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Write a Better Customer Service Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2012 Creating an accomplishment-driven resume is vitally important in order to get the attention of hiring managers. How do you do that though when your job isn’t necessarily all about numbers or sales? You can start by asking yourself the following seven questions about your experience in cu... | |||
| 9 Business Communication Tips: Purpose, Prose, and Proofreading! by Kimberly Schneiderman - Apr, 2012 One of the reasons writing can be so hard is that we often dive into the writing part without a lot of thought to the strategy and purpose of our message. By giving yourself a slower start and working a bit on the overall picture of what you want to accomplish in your writing, you will lik... | |||
| My Five Trend-Resistant Resume Rules by Cathy Eng - Apr, 2012 More than ever before, professionals are taking creative, and even risky, chances with their resumes in order to get noticed. While these risks can be a great way to catch a hire manager’s eye in a crowded job market, they can also turn those same managers away. Here are some resume writin... | |||
| 20 Action-Oriented Words You Can Use on Your Resume Today! by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2012 Need to make an impact with your resume but not quite sure how? Or maybe you know your resume is missing something but you just aren’t sure what? Using strong, action-oriented words on your resume can change the perception people will have of your resume—and of you as a candidate. If yo... | |||
| 7 Steps to Ensuring Your Resume Isn’t Your Downfall by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2012 Job seeking can be a drawn-out process with many steps involved—any one of which could easily eliminate you as a candidate. The last thing you want is to have your resume—the first step in the process—be the reason you’re not considered for a position. There are a number of actions you can... | |||
| Are Cover Letters Old-Fashioned? by Debra Wheatman - Apr, 2012 Although cover letters are a long-standing part of the job search, they are not outmoded. Cover letters or cover emails are more relevant today than ever. Job seekers are facing steep competition in today’s job market. A misstep will cost you a job. Some ask, “Why is the letter so impo... | |||
| Does Your Executive Résumé Push People Away? by Debra Wheatman - Apr, 2012 Some executive résumés push people away. What is the turn-off? Many executives have marketing staff write bio statements for inclusion in corporate portfolios, websites, or proposals. These bios usually begin with something like, “Mr. Reed is the steward of the nation’s premier fiber opti... | |||
| How to Create an Interviewable Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2012 Many job seekers have the misconception that creating a great resume will help them score a job. But this is actually not the case. The great resume actually scores the interview—and if the interview is great, then you may score the job. In other words, if you want a company to call ... | |||
| What Is Resume Rebranding and Why Is It Important to My Job Search? by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2012 Resume branding is a critical concept when developing an interview-worthy resume. It differentiates you from your competitors and truly highlights the unique value that you bring to employers. Rebranding your resume simply means that you’re taking your original, branded resume and you are ... | |||
| 4 Ways to Source Keywords for Your Resume by Barbara Safani - Apr, 2012 Keywords for resumes refer to the buzzwords or search terms that recruiters and hiring managers are using to source candidates for their open positions. Keywords generally relate to skills that are specific to the job function, industry, or business environment. Keywords have become incre... | |||
| 10 Great Executive Resume Keywords and How to Use Them by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Mar, 2012 10 Great Executive Resume Keywords and How to Use Them There are a lot of ways to enhance an executive resume, one of them being to add appropriate keywords throughout the document. Keywords work wonders in improving any resume because they add depth while addressing key points that h... | |||
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