The Importance of Resume Keywords
Years ago, when resumes were still sent to employers by mail, job seekers hoped details like a high-quality paper stock and unique, professional formatting would catch the eye of an employer. These days, things are a little different. (more…)
April 26th, 2012
Sample Resume: Retail
Sample Resume: Retail By CareerBuilder Compiling a resume in which the majority of your experience comes from retail may seem difficult at first. “I worked at this store, I sold these products” is the typical mindset of many retail employees. However, with a little thought, you can make your retail experience work for you. Think about what you’ve done to go above and beyond the typical...
October 3rd, 2011
Resume tips and tricks
Resume tips and tricks Keywords: The resume strategy you don’t want to ignore Years ago, when resumes were still sent to employers by mail, job seekers hoped details like a high-quality paper stock and unique, professional formatting would catch the eye of an employer. These days, things are a little different. First of all, it’s rare that employers even accept paper resumes anymore....
September 30th, 2011
Sell The Gap On Your Resume
Sell The Gap On Your Resume A common question from job seekers these days is, “How do I explain being out of work for a year or longer?” This is where a few sales techniques may successfully be applied. The first is to approach the problem from a positive standpoint and leave fear behind. Whenever you meet with clients or hiring managers, speak with confidence. (more…)
September 29th, 2011
Keeping Your Resume Out Of The Online ‘Black Hole’
Keeping Your Resume Out Of The Online ‘Black Hole’ The online “black hole” – in job searching, it’s the equivalent to where that missing sock goes in the dryer. While there is no magic formula for getting your resume noticed online, there are some tricks of the trade to make sure it’s not automatically sent to the “just not that into you” folder....
September 28th, 2011
Top Secrets Of Expert Resumes
Top Secrets Of Expert Resumes It seems that no matter how good we have it, we all want a better job. That means keeping track of job listings, networking, tracking down leads, analyzing potential employers and scheduling interviews. But these depend on other people, word of mouth, and the quality and quantity of job postings available at any given time. Only your resume gives you total control...
September 27th, 2011
Resumes tips and tricks
Resumes tips and tricks 10 useless resumes words — and 10 eye-catching ones “Generic hyperbole belongs on cereal boxes, not on resumes,” says Duncan Mathison, a career consultant and co-author of “Unlock the Hidden Job Market: 6 Steps to a Successful Job Search When Times Are Tough.” “If it does not pass the ‘So what, anybody can make that claim’...
September 26th, 2011
The 500-Year Evolution of the Resume
The 500-Year Evolution of the Resume Trying to craft the perfect resume is one of life’s more frustrating endeavors. Not only is it not easy to describe mundane work-related activities in colorful terms, but in today’s digital age, job seekers have to ensure that their resumes can make it past electronic scanners and applicant-tracking systems. (more…)
August 29th, 2011
How To Trick The Automated Screening Process And Get Your Resume Noticed
How To Trick The Automated Screening Process And Get Your Resume Noticed (more…)
August 11th, 2011
