Are you trying to compose a resume, but you are not sure where to start? There are many different styles of resumes out there, but we recommend you looking into using the “hybrid” combination resume. When you are writing a combination resume, you will have the option to emphasize your abilities and skills, your education background, and who you have worked for. If you have the flexibility to place your information in an order that suits your style, tastes, and background, then the combination resume is a great idea. This style of resume is also great in enabling you to tweak things much easier for specific employment situations. Continue reading →

For all job seekers their resume is the exhibition of their experience and skill sets. Especially in some fields like software engineering, the resume plays an important role in defining the job prospects of the candidate. The 20-second resume scan of a candidate done by employer often decides the fate of the candidate. Due to this reason, it is very important that the candidate gets his / her resume ready to grab employer’s attention. Continue reading →

When you show up to your interview with a short and concise resume you will have an advantage over the person who hands the interviewer a long rambling life story. Put yourself in the shoes of employers who interview for a living. Depending upon the size of the company, employers may receive hundreds of resumes a day. Employers are prioritizing resumes based on the relevance and readability of information. If the potential employer has to turn the page to read about your education and then turn back to read about your work experience, then you will more than likely get overlooked. Continue reading →

Many people that are looking for a new career have wondered should I use free resume templates to create an attention-getting resume. If you are looking for a free resume template, you will not have a problem finding one on the internet. However, whether you should use one or not is a different issue. Continue reading →

Before knowing the pitfalls of using resume objectives, first you need to understand the reasons why you should include resume objectives and how they can relate to the interview selection process. Continue reading →

Functional resumes are resumes formatted and organized with all of your information under sub headings representing your experience and expertise, instead of job titles laid out in a chronological work history. Continue reading →

For many, writing a resume is something they dread or even fear. There are many types and styles that you can choose from. For example, chronological resumes should be used for job seekers who have been in the workforce for a long period of time and are targeting positions similar to their previous work history. Continue reading →

It may seem easier to get a generic resume online and simply fill in your information. But there are dangers in using generic resumes that you need to consider. First, generic resumes are unappealing and boring and will not make you stand out among the crowd even if you have a cover letter that is unique and creates interest. Continue reading →

With technology becoming advanced, more and more people are looking for faster ways to make their mark on potential employers, so I would like to take you through the pros and cons of video and audio resumes. Continue reading →