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
It does not matter if you are a graduate fresh from college, a mom wanting to return to the workforce or a successful business person wanting to make a career change, you are going to need a good resume. For many people, their first step in creating a resume is to find an example that they can follow. You may get that example from a friend, college class or an internet site. Let’s talk about Use of Resume Examples – For & Against. Continue reading
To succeed in a volatile job market requires you to have a winning resume that demonstrates your value to employers. This is extremely vital in a job market where unemployment is on the rise and competition is fierce. Thus, it is important to have a resume that over delivers and positions you to out beat your competitors. To possess a flawless resume, which is not only well written, but well planned and organized on paper, is definitely your recipe for success. Continue reading
Your resume is not what gets you hired. Your resume is what gets you the interview where you can present yourself in the best light so you will be offered a job. Use action words in your resume. Write short concise sentences. Do not worry about using sentence fragments, they are allowed and even expected on a resume. Write in an active voice verses a passive voice. Instead of writing that computers were maintained by you write instead that you oversaw computer maintenance. Continue reading
Volunteer work can be very rewarding. You can help other people and improve your resume through this work. There are many reasons why volunteer experience can enhance your resume. It helps to list volunteer experience because it can show how you work with people. In many jobs you will need to work with other people for certain tasks. By working with volunteer services you can come in contact with people while volunteering. Your prior volunteer experiences can show how you have worked with people in the past. Continue reading
A well written resume emphasizes your skills and experience and demonstrates your value to employers. In other words, it is a powerful marketing tool that aims to promote your personal brand. Below are some simple rules to follow to ensure your resume gets read by employers. 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
