18th November 2009
Most job applications are now done electronically, and most employers, no matter the job level, request a resume from the candidates. Have you ever wondered why employers would request resumes from all candidates, when it can be extremely time consuming t...
18th November 2009
One of the main questions asked about resumes is, "Do I have to include everything on one page?" The most common misconception of resume writing is that your entire professional history has to fit within one 8 1/2"x11" page of white paper. The truth is, t...
18th November 2009
Composing a resume is a difficult task, as we all know. It takes time and patience to fit your whole professional history within one or two pages, and present yourself as the best candidate for the job. While we focus so much of our energy on what to incl...
18th November 2009
The first and most prominent item on your resume if your name and contact information. Your name is typically in the largest font, standing apart from all other text on your resume. A common mistake professionals make is trying to emphasize their name in ...
18th November 2009
Being self-employed comes with many challenges - determining your niche, finding clients, having adequate insurance, hiring additional help, etc. To succeed as a freelancer, contractor, or a new business owner, you have to have determination, passion and ...
18th November 2009
Listing your professional experiences on your resume is a difficult task. There are so many elements to consider: job titles, time frames, key responsibilities, transferable skills, etc. The process becomes even more difficult if you have gaps in your wor...
18th November 2009
When applying for jobs, it is important that you read through the job description thoroughly before submitting your application. A lot of what employers are actually looking for in their potential associate is written right in the job description and requ...
18th November 2009
While most resumes appear to look the same on the surface, there are key areas that differentiate well-written winning resumes from those that never make it into the hands of the hiring managers. To customize your resume for the job that you want, pay att...
18th November 2009
A career objective, often listed as objective only on your resume, is a statement of your career goals. It sounds simple - you want to get a good job, utilize your experience and education, and get paid well. However, this is the most difficult part of th...
05th November 2009
Your resume is a compilation of your professional life; from your education to summer internships, from publications to technical skills, it is critical that your resume includes anything that would help you get the job that you are interested in. Most pr...
05th November 2009
One of the most commonly made mistakes in resume writing that many professionals make is not taking the time to proofread the document before sending it to the potential employer. While writing a resume is a time consuming process, not reviewing your fina...
05th November 2009
People put a lot of thought into changing careers. After all, it is one of the more important decisions one can make. We have to consider our families, our living and financial situations, our competitive advantage in the new field, etc. Making a career ...
05th November 2009
There are many industries where publication of your own work is a critical part of your career development. As professionals in industries that require us to actively publish research studies, essays, articles, textbooks, etc. we have to find ways to acco...
05th November 2009
Job hunting can be one of the most exhilarating and yet one of the most agonizing experiences in your life. While you look forward to the new chapter in your professional life, finding a way to stand out from other candidates, who are at least equally qua...
05th November 2009
As a society, we pride our selves in our diversity and make conscious effort to appreciate each other's cultures and backgrounds. In any given company in America, you can find training teams conducting inclusion trainings, and openly discussion diverse wo...
