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29th September 2009
When preparing your resume make sure the skills you list are accurately conveying your experience and knowledge in each area. It is also recommended that time be spent reviewing the skills the company is looking for in order to highlight these skills in a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
In most job interview situations, your resume will provide your potential employer with his or her first impression of you. If your resume makes a good first impression, you will move on to the next step in the hiring process. If not, your resume will l... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Cover letters are great ways to grab the attention of a hiring manager of the company you are applying for. They tell that hiring manager why you are the one that should be considered for the job they’re offering.
With all the other resumes that the ... Read >
Author: Nell Taliercio22nd September 2009
In many contexts, a resume is short (usually one page), and so contains only experience at once applicable to a particular position. Many resumes contain keywords that potential employers are looking for, make heavy use of active verbs, and display conten... Read >
Author: Greg Rios21st September 2009
Using a job acceptance letter when offered a position shows true professionalism. It is a way of saying "thank you" to the person who hired you, and giving them assurance that they made the right decision. You have presented yourself to them as a profes... Read >
Author: Isiah Bond21st September 2009
An accountant is viewed by the population to be a boring, tedious career. However, the cover letter used to get that career should not be. Just like any other cover letter, an accountant’s should be clear, concise, and grab attention. However, there are... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
So, you finally finished your resume and now it’s time to write your application letter. You know in order to get noticed you need your application letter to really stand out to the employer. You want that interview, but you don’t know the first thing... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Most job hunters already know that a resume is a must when it comes to applying for jobs and getting potential employers to take notice, but unfortunately, most resumes are just not up to par. People actively seeking employment often fail to create an eff... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Poorest resume gaffe and how to avoid them
How to write a resume?
Before getting a job you need to nail that interview and before that interview you need to polish your resume. Polishing your resume to have it look professional and clean just give y... Read >
Author: larryheard17th September 2009
You WILL NOT GET HIRED if you continue to make certain mistakes before, during or after your job interviews.
Most of the time, the problem is not the number of jobs available, or the industry you work in, the problem is YOU!
There are certain comm... Read >
Author: Z. Glass The Job Hunting Expert17th September 2009
Cover letter writing is almost as important a skill for a job seeker to learn as resume writing. The cover letter accompanies the resume at all times as the primary support document. Whether you use traditional mail, email, faxing, or an alternative typ... Read >
Author: Dave C16th September 2009
Many people when faced with job hunting often find they need a
cover letter just to qualify for a certain position.
Unfortunately, out of frustration, many people disregard this
requirement thinking if they send only a resume they will be
fine.
Wel... Read >
Author: AmazingCoverLetterGuy14th September 2009
A cover letter is attached to the resume before submission. Usually, the hiring managers read this letter in order to decide which person is fit for the job.
A cover letter is a letter of introduction. This letter contains a brief explanation of who t... Read >
Author: Urmann11th September 2009
Submitting your job resume and cover letter should not be considered as the last step when applying for a job. You might need to do the necessary follow up to make sure that they get into the hands of the people concerned, the hiring managers and, most im... Read >
Author: DennisChiu10th September 2009
When you reach the executive level in your career, there is no room for error. You must exude perfection with everything you do. This is especially true with your resume, which is why the last thing you want to do is submit a resume with glaring errors.
... Read >
Author: heagar10th September 2009
At this time, there are a lot of reasons why you're looking for a job
Possibly...
-Just graduated? And excited to get into action and be part of the work force and start your own career ladder and you realized that it isn’t that easy when you feel... Read >
Author: larryheard10th September 2009
In numerous contexts, a resume is short (usually one page ), and therefore contains only experience at once important to a particular position. Many resumes contain keywords that potential employers are searching for, make heavy use of active verbs, and d... Read >
Author: Pat Davenport03rd September 2009
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Management is at a crossroads. An overabundance of resumes, creating what I've called the "resu-mess," is prompting employers to change the way they recruit, receive and review applications and interview... Read >
22nd August 2009
In several contexts, a resume is short (usually one page ), and therefore contains only experience at once important to a specific position. Many resumes contain keywords that potential bosses are searching for, make heavy use of active verbs, and display... Read >
Author: Wilbur Baird21st August 2009
Job searches are often difficult enough without throwing curveballs into the equation like age. But age is definitely a factor, even at the executive level where one would think that expertise would be valued over all else.
If you over 50 and are runni... Read >
Author: heagar17th August 2009
A good job resume is essential for any job hunting endeavor. It is not sometimes just what the resume contains but also on how the job applicant is able to present himself effectively to catch the attention of an employer or a hiring manager. And in today... Read >
Author: DennisChiu10th August 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 to three pages, and present yourself as the best candidate for the job. While we focus so much of our energy on what to in... Read >
Author: rgf4ever10th August 2009
Managers using my pre-employment tests sometimes call me with a question that sounds something like the following: “I gave your pre-employment tests to a job applicant, and the applicant’s five intelligence or mental ability tests’ scores are low. ... Read >
Author: Michael Mercer07th August 2009
If you have been in the workforce for more than 15 years, you might want to consider a quick resume revamp. This is especially true nowadays when job search competition is fierce. I've got some simple tips that will definitely help you keep your resume lo... Read >
Author: Patricia Erickson, Career Management Expert03rd August 2009
In numerous contexts, a resume is short (usually one page ), and therefore contains only experience at once important to a particular position. Many resumes contain keywords that potential employers are searching for, make heavy use of active verbs, and d... Read >
Author: Stefan Mcclure03rd August 2009
“In life, it is not what you know or who you know that counts – it is both!”
Anthony J. D'Angelo
When you're looking for a job, having connections makes the process much easier. Given two candidates with the same qualifications, the hiring m... Read >
Author: jeremy31st July 2009
Are you the hiring Manager? Do you do employment screening before you hire someone? Not all companies have the resources and talent to do these types of screening. For the safety of your company and the employee prospective employee background checks a... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva31st July 2009
Are you the hiring Manager? Do you do employment screening before you hire someone? Not all companies have the resources and talent to do these types of screening. For the safety of your company and the employee prospective employee background checks a... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva30th July 2009
Kids out of school? Yard work calling you? Home improvements asking for your attention? It's difficult to keep your job search productive during summer activities. Additionally, the interview process is often delayed longer than usual due to hiring manage... Read >
Author: Deborah Walker28th July 2009
A story that recently made itself into the media clearly illustrates the importance of managing your online presence and of maintaining constant awareness that your online activities are a part of the public domain. As the story is told, a few months back... Read >
Author: Michelle Dumas25th July 2009
In several contexts, a resume is short (usually one page ), and thus contains only experience at once important to a particular position. Many resumes contain keywords that potential bosses are searching for, make heavy use of active verbs, and display co... Read >
Author: Abel James16th July 2009
At some level, every organization performs either manual or automated identity management. Specifically, identity management is the act of managing the adds/moves/changes through the life-cycle of an employee, contractor, or vendor. In a typical heterog... Read >
Author: Konrad De Ruttie09th July 2009
Before you start creating a good resume, make sure you understand what the job description is asking for. A resume which is not tailored to the employers needs will more often that not get binned. Remember, most hiring managers spend only 20 to 30 seconds... Read >
Author: Richard Eaton06th July 2009
Learning how to write a proper resume will give you a well designed and effective marketing tool. Resumes written with the hiring manager in mind can greatly improve your chances of landing that that dream job. So how do you make sure your resume is top n... Read >
Author: Richard Eaton05th July 2009
Exam Title: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
70-294 exam was became available on August 2003 and its last update was in April , 2008.
This exam is credential to MCSE (Microsoft Certified Sys... Read >
Author: herry lance29th June 2009
In this challenging economy, where our unemployment rate is high and you have many job seekers going after the same few positions that are actually available, it is very important to be prepared for the job interview. Many candidates are so glad their pho... Read >
Author: hofmeister23rd June 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 (or MCSE 2008) is the best-known
and premiere Microsoft certification. It qualifies an individual as being able
to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and
design and implemen... Read >
Author: LindsayFox22nd June 2009
In several contexts, a resume is short (usually one page), and so contains only experience at once applicable to a specific position. Many resumes contain keywords that potential bosses are looking for, make heavy use of active verbs, and display content ... Read >
Author: Joe The Blogger19th June 2009
In the hiring business filling a position is very similar to finding a date to the prom. Each prospect has a unique set of experience that may or may not apply to the job. Each candidate represents a place along the spectrum between absolutely wrong for... Read >
Author: ByronMack15th June 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 (or MCSE 2008) is the best-known
and premiere Microsoft certification. It qualifies an individual as being able
to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and
design and implemen... Read >
Author: Richel Fox12th June 2009
Tampa, FL June 4, 2010 – Finding the perfect candidate to join your accounting or audit team can be a frustrating and time-consuming task. As with any group of professionals, not all candidates are created equal. Subtle nuances in experience, personal... Read >
Author: Robert 12th June 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 (or MCSE 2008) is the best-known
and premiere Microsoft certification. It qualifies an individual as being able
to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and
design and implemen... Read >
Author: Richel Fox12th June 2009
Is your resume doing all it can for you? Just how important is a resume when looking for a job? Many job seekers consider their resume as the key to getting them the job they want. While it is definitely an important factor, it is a factor in getting yo... Read >
Author: Michae D Hayes12th June 2009
Your resume is the introduction letter you first present to any company. Before you get a chance to win them over with your charm, good looks and winning smile, you have to first impress your prospective employers on paper. And this is where your resume h... Read >
Author: Kenneth Elliott10th June 2009
Email has become the preferred method of communication for most people and businesses. No wonder, it saves a lot more time, which often translates directly into a lot more money. In such situations as applying for a job, presenting invoices for payment or... Read >
Author: Elena Tentser29th May 2009
Hiring smart is exponentially more difficult when supply greatly exceeds demand, a contemporary reality created from the recent mass layoffs due to this recession. With so many people job hunting for fewer job openings, now your recruiting efforts are ta... Read >
Author: Becky Regan18th May 2009
Easy Ways to Find a Job
Job loss is a major factor in our economy today, with many companies downsizing or even going bankrupt to offset the amount of money they are paying out with low profits coming in. If you or your spouse has been laid off, or if... Read >
Author: Uma A Ilango13th May 2009
When applying for a job, it’s not uncommon to send in a cover letter with the resume. In fact, many experts suggest that even if one is not requested, it be sent anyway to show professionalism and enthusiasm for the job.
However, not all cover lett... Read >
Author: heagar12th May 2009
The process of applying for jobs can be so taxing that at the end of a long day of searching, it’s pretty common to just collapse from exhaustion. With so much work involved in the process, it’s no wonder that some candidates can get a little desperat... Read >
Author: heagar12th May 2009
If you are on the hunt for the perfect job, you may think that attaching a cover letter to your resume might not be such a big deal. After all, you have all your information outlined in your resume, why bother with such an inconvenient formality as a resu... Read >
Author: matha.pagla@gmail.com11th May 2009
Customer service requires a very specific type of professional. You must have good PR or public relations skills first of all, patience when dealing with irate clients, charm, and knowledge of the service you provide. When applying for a job in this fie... Read >
Author: matha.pagla@gmail.com07th May 2009
Your résumé as a marketing tool, tips to effective résumé writing
Surranna Sandy, CPRW, CEIP, President, RésuméSolutions.ca
What is a résumé?
A résumé is a marketing document that outlines your unique core competencies, achievements ... Read >
Author: Surranna Sandy05th May 2009
It’s not always easy to work for a big company – especially when that big company lays you off and leaves you unwanted by smaller companies. Unfortunately, this scenario is true for too many veterans who have been let go from business giants only to b... Read >
Author: heagar01st May 2009
We’re living in an electronic world, which means it’s pretty important that when it comes to resumes you learn to be an electronic girl – or boy. There are a high percentage of companies that prefer that job candidates submit applications and resume... Read >
Author: heagar23rd April 2009
Whether you’ve written one or one hundred cover letters in your lifetime, they can present enough challenges to make you dread the process each time. It’s for this reason that many people resort to the “carbon copy” cover letter as opposed to crea... Read >
Author: heagar16th April 2009
The process of creating a resume can definitely be a daunting one. There are so many aspects to consider throughout the creation process, including spelling, grammar, and of course, making sure to incorporate the right jobs, duties fulfilled, and anything... Read >
Author: heagar10th April 2009
In today's age of human resources enterprise technology, everything seems to revolve around utilizing software to get ahead in the business world. Whether it be making work flow more efficient, cutting costs, or organizing team collaboration- there are ... Read >
Author: Darwin Redshield01st April 2009
I run a retained executive search firm, recruiting executives in the $100K to $500K range. I’m not a career counselor, but I usually wind up counseling a few friends for free – it’s kind of a hobby. At any given time, I’ll be advising two or thr... Read >
Author: job magician25th March 2009
So... you've created a knockout executive resume, and you're ready to wow employers by sending it directly to them. Don't forget to send it under cover--a powerful cover letter, that is.
While a great resume can open doors, a compelling cover letter ca... Read >
Author: Laura Smith-Proulx10th March 2009
This is much simpler than it sounds. I once read a whole book of interview advice to learn what I am about to tell you in just a few sentences.
Here goes:
Every single answer must be positive.
I’m not saying lie and don’t say anything ne... Read >
Author: Michelle Findlay17th February 2009
In these challenging economic times you must be able to distinguish yourself from all the other job-seekers in order to land you next career opportunity. The first impression you make with a potential employer normally starts with your resume. It is cri... Read >
Author: www.theresumebay.com 01st February 2009
Answering these questions will give you a better idea of what is meant by results. If you combine results with information about the problem and the solution you are on your way to creating a winning resume.
1. I organized…
2. I created…
3. I es... Read >
Author: Robert Patterson Sr.30th January 2009
Information technology ponders on giving an opinion on the businesses regarding the matter of using the information technology to the best in the direction to meet the goals of a business. Besides endowing them with the advice, IT consultancies time and a... Read >
Author: Aman17th January 2009
In any economy, you can find a job faster by doing three simple things:
1) Know the position you want, with absolute clarity, right down to the job title.
2) Know where you want to work, right down to the names of 10-20 ideal employers.
3) Use u... Read >
Author: Kevin Donlin31st December 2008
A cover letter resume sample is a way to fight the block of the writer; actually, most of us have this most especially when we are writing a cover letter. Cover letter resume sample is really important. This is for you to know on how will you perfectly an... Read >
Author: matha.pagla@gmail.com30th December 2008
A cover letter resume sample is a way to fight the block of the writer; actually, most of us have this most especially when we are writing a cover letter. Cover letter resume sample is really important. This is for you to know on how will you perfectly an... Read >
Author: matha.pagla@gmail.com18th December 2008
In times of greater competition for jobs - no matter what level of the workforce we're talking about - you need to raise your resume game. And that's true whether you're submitting resumes by hand (some people still do!), by email, or through a resume dis... Read >
Author: Allen Voivod17th December 2008
In talking about interviews, we have to widen the net to include a couple of other topics. These days, the interview process often includes behavioral and skills testing, and people who talk about interviews often focus on the on-the-nose issue of the job... Read >
Author: Allen Voivod17th October 2008
You've launched your green job search. If you had to guess, why will you be hired for your next green job?
Will it be for your: - education? - experience? - connections?
What if I told you none of these things is going to push a hiring manager to hi... Read >
Author: Carol McClelland13th October 2008
The sobering developments at Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Washington Mutual, Wachovia, AIG, and UBS have served as a catalyst for many to examine their current work situations and future career management strategies. Here's some food for thought as we ... Read >
Author: Barbara Safani07th October 2008
A cover letter is an important part of every application letter. It is thus amazing how most job applicants ignore the cover letter and just submit their applications with only their comprehensive resumes and other documents in the envelope or in the emai... Read >
Author: navdeep singh06th October 2008
A cover letter is an important part of every application letter. It is thus amazing how most job applicants ignore the cover letter and just submit their applications with only their comprehensive resumes and other documents in the envelope or in the emai... Read >
Author: sweethome200824th September 2008
Microsoft is revamping its certification tracks, and will eventually retire the
familiar MCSE certificatons. The new certification setup is much like Cisco's,
where there are specialist certifications to go along with the more general CCNA,
then m... Read >
Author: Richel Fox05th September 2008
There arise a huge number of constraints when seeking new personnel for your business. It is quite challenging to find a right candidate for your organization. It also depends on company’s time, budget restrictions, competition for skilled workers, empl... Read >
Author: livehire02nd September 2008
So you submitted your resume for the 'perfect job' and now you are waiting and wondering why you didn't get a call. The job boards are a great way to find jobs, but they are also one of the most inefficient ways to get noticed as you are competing with hu... Read >
Author: Don Goodman20th August 2008
The majority of employers require potential employees to submit a resume in order to sum up their educational and work background all on a piece of paper.
Some also require a cover letter. Even if they don’t, it can be very beneficial to also includ... Read >
Author: Catherine Jones16th August 2008
When some people reach a certain level in your executive career, they start to ... well, coast a bit sometimes.
Are you one of them? Be honest, now. Have you decided - actively or not - that you already know enough, and don't need to continue improving... Read >
Author: Allen Voivod12th August 2008
With layoffs running rampant throughout corporate America, jobseekers are at a loss on how to broach the subject during interviews.
One of the mistakes jobseekers make during job interviews is stating they were ‘fired.’ Most don’t understand th... Read >
Author: Linda Matias24th July 2008
When you are writing your first draft of a resume you are most likely thinking in terms of using just one version of your resume for all niche job boards that you want to post to. But, you should think about carefully about targeting your resume for keywo... Read >
Author: G.Entp2624th July 2008
When you are writing your first draft of a resume you are most likely thinking in terms of using just one version of your resume for all niche job boards that you want to post to. But, you should think about carefully about targeting your resume for keywo... Read >
Author: G.Entp2616th July 2008
The first step to securing a position by via an Online Job Board is writing a professional resume that stands out from your peers and does not include any major gaffes. Although most candidates know this, many still do not write and post a resume that is ... Read >
Author: John Sern16th July 2008
When you are writing your first draft of a resume you are most likely thinking in terms of using just one version of your resume for all niche job boards that you want to post to. But, you should think about carefully about targeting your resume for keywo... Read >
Author: John Sern16th July 2008
The online recruiting market can still be perceived as being very fragmented; you have industry-specific job boards, targeted demographic job boards and even social media sites that function in a similar manner to a job board.
But, hiring managers ar... Read >
Author: John Sern13th July 2008
A good resume is a concise presentation of why an employer should hire you. It is not a tell-all autobiography. Rather than trying to cram it full of details that may or may not apply to the job opportunity, make it a strong statement of what you offer ... Read >
Author: Corvan Reynolds07th July 2008
Far too many, in my opinion, assume they cannot write a good resume and choose to pay someone a lot of money to prepare their resume for them. Conversely, many others wrongly assume that they can get by just throwing a resume together on a moment's notic... Read >
Author: Corvan Reynolds02nd July 2008
I've been asked if there's ever one time that's better than another for a career change, and the simplest answer I have is, "When you're ready for it."
It sounds like a bit of a flip answer, but I assure you, it's anything but. There's never one time t... Read >
Author: Allen Voivod21st May 2008
Job search on the internet enables job seekers to find a suitable job according to their convenience and requirement. The wide range of jobs available on various web sites helps the applicant to select jobs within a short span of time. The jobs that are o... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu20th May 2008
Job search on the internet enables job seekers to find a suitable job according to their convenience and requirement. The wide range of jobs available on various web sites helps the applicant to select jobs within a short span of time. The jobs that are o... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu11th May 2008
Hiring a resume writer can serve as a boost to your career search, but do you need one? If you ask a writer, the answer will no doubt be one sided. If you apply for jobs only to never hear back from the hiring manager, a writer will tell you that you need... Read >
Author: CK Tan11th May 2008
When you apply for a job, you have one chance and one chance only to capture your prospective employer's attention. In most cases, this is done using a cover letter. You should create a cover letter for jobs that you apply for via a resume. A well-written... Read >
Author: CK Tan09th May 2008
Many people question the differences among resume services, and it's no wonder: the Internet is bursting with companies that claim to make you "look good" with a minimum of investment.
Considering that you'll spend more waking hours on your career tha... Read >
Author: Laura Smith-Proulx11th April 2008
Most interview preparation books are filled with sample questions that you'll have to answer during an interview. While it's certainly important to know how to answer tough interview questions, it's equally important to know how to ASK questions in an in... Read >
Author: Deborah Walker10th April 2008
You may be faced with a job offer or advancement and are unsure whether you should accept it or not. You may be in a situation where the offer is a less than desirable offer and you may want to weigh the pros and cons of accepting the offer. If the offer ... Read >
Author: bryan03rd April 2008
There is more competition in the job market than there was a few years ago, so it pays to get out there. Attending a job fair beats sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring. If nothing else, it's a place to schmooze and find out what's happening. You... Read >
Author: Carole Martin02nd April 2008
Today's job market is difficult. With fewer available jobs, getting the job you want can be a real challenge, even if you're qualified. One way to stand out from the crowd is with a well written resume that makes the selection process easy for hiring ma... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert28th March 2008
Here’s a tip for cover letters to get more interviews. Use a bulleted format cover letter rather than a standard letter in paragraphs. The bulleted format is more eye catching, and is more likely to be glanced at by the hiring manager or other person as... Read >
Author: DEV DAAS11th March 2008
The one who can lead you to the right track of your success in your career are professional employment recruiters. Personally you should be knowledgeable of the true role of recruiters. Many do not understand their positions thoroughly. Ozfreeonline recom... Read >
Author: thurrz26th February 2008
Finding the right apartment rental can be as competitive as finding the perfect job. And it is the opposite of the car shopping experience where salespeople mimic stalkers by following you around the car lot and frequently calling you at home. Apartment ... Read >
Author: royaltyuniverse26th February 2008
The one who can lead you to the right track of your success in your career are professional employment recruiters. Personally you should be knowledgeable of the true role of recruiters. Many do not understand their positions thoroughly.
People who mak... Read >
Author: Marian Alba19th February 2008
What most people fail to realize, or just don't want to believe, is a resume is used to screen out, not in. It is used by someone other than the hiring manager to reduce the foot-high pile to a manageable handful. So, your goal is to get past this step ... Read >
Author: Jane Trevaskis15th February 2008
Hiring new employees can be a risky business, though it doesn’t have to be. One of the more fundamental mistakes I see in the hiring process is screening in candidates to the pool of finalists.
What exactly is screening in? It’s the hope that you... Read >
Author: Joseph Skursky12th February 2008
Early in our careers we were taught that a resume should be one page only - and at the beginning of a career that is an appropriate length. However, once you have some experience to display, the standard length of a resume is two pages.
There are a ... Read >
Author: Jane Trevaskis11th February 2008
First, and foremost, remember than a resume is used to screen out, not in. It is used to reduce the foot-high pile to a manageable handful. And this function is usually performed by someone other than the hiring manager. So, your goal is to get past th... Read >
Author: Jane Trevaskis05th February 2008
The key to successful interviewing is being prepared. Certain questions are considered "standard", yet few people think about their responses ahead of time. When candidates are unprepared, their answers may showcase emotions that are valid, but could be d... Read >
Author: Barbara Safani24th January 2008
At all levels of government in the UK, there is a need for IT professionals. Departments and agencies need network security professionals to develop tools to block out hackers and eliminate viruses. Other agencies need programmers and designers in order t... Read >
Author: Steve Bishop20th January 2008
The best way is to handle a panel of interviewers is to take them on one at a time. The board or panel is not one entity, but several individuals coming together with the common goal of hiring the best candidate for the job. At the same time, each person ... Read >
Author: Carole Martin14th November 2007
The Truth Behind the Open Job MarketMost job seekers rely on the open job market which includes job posting boards and help wanted advertisements in local newspapers to source job leads. While it appears on the surface that these search vehicles have an a... Read >
Author: Barbara Safani02nd October 2007
Hiring managers, recruiters, and business owners conduct numerous searches on career sites each day. The words they use to search for possible candidates are known as keywords. If your resume doesn’t include these keywords, it can’t be found very easi... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony02nd October 2007
Every day someone else enters the technology job market. Due to the ever-growing popularity of this field, technical jobs are getting more and more competitive. In order for your resume to be noticed above all of the others’ who are competing for the sa... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony28th August 2007
The Professional Touch – Qualifications Summaries
A Qualifications Summary is your first and best chance to make a favorable impression on a hiring manager. It is a marketing tool that sells your unique skills to the targeted company.
To be effect... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert26th August 2007
Many graduates and young workers in the United Kingdom are eager to enter the banking industry. No one can decry this enthusiasm, as there are very lucrative positions with major banks throughout the country. However, banking professionals who have been i... Read >
Author: Stephen Trigg20th August 2007
We have always heard it said that “looks don’t matter” or “it’s what's inside that counts”. Well although this may be true, when walking in to an interview environment the first rule is looks do matter.
Research shows that the overwhelming ... Read >
Author: Kris Plantrich, CPRW, CEIP26th July 2007
Whether you are just entering the workforce after graduation or you have decided to change careers, you need an entry-level resume that will help you get a job in a new field. Without industry experience, however, many applicants worry that their resume ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th July 2007
Online Universities have become a place for many busy working individual who are lacking of time and tight up with their job and family responsibilities to continue their education. If you are among the group who are looking to continue your education thr... Read >
Author: Amelia Turner11th May 2007
Sometimes this is the last question of a phone screen or a face-to-face interview. Regardless of when it occurs, and believe me it will, you should be ready to rock and roll with your answer! A great candidate like you should be more than ready to absol... Read >
Author: Raymond Sahley09th May 2007
There are many reasons to use a professional recruiter in your career search.
Recruiters in a specific field have many connections that are not public knowledge, so they can give you access to jobs that aren’t available otherwise. They already have a ... Read >
Author: Raymond Sahley08th May 2007
Hiring managers often receive hundreds, or even thousands, of applications for a given job. To avoid having your resume sink in a sea of paper or electronic files, it’s essential to write a cover letter that stands out and makes a great first impression... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert08th May 2007
I've looked at your resume and hundreds of others for this position.
Most of the candidates who submitted their resumes weren't qualified or as we say in the world of recruiting "not a good fit."
I like the way your resume and cover letter are writt... Read >
Author: Cynthia Wilson James08th May 2007
“In about an hour, I’m interviewing my grandfather,” joked the recruiter to me. He was a top recruiter who wouldn’t have granted an interview if the applicant wasn’t qualified.
After the interview, I asked how the interview went. “Grandpa... Read >
Author: Cynthia Wilson James18th April 2007
Why 20 seconds? As a headhunter, I seldom spend more than 20 seconds reading a resume cover letter. I deal with a lot of hiring managers and understand that they have a similar practice.
My clients are investment bankers, and these are the busiest pe... Read >
Author: Anna Maria D'Souza08th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Mary Foley
When hiring managers describe a salary and benefits package to you, they have one main objective in mind: To get the best possible talent for the least possible expense. They're not going to volunteer the fact that they c... Read >
Author: Mary Foley02nd March 2007
Step One: Targeting Your Career & Audience
In order to maximize the impact of your resume for your targeted audience — the hiring manager— you must have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish.
Pinpoint Your Goal
Before you begin, ask yourse... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert01st March 2007
Those in the Web business know that optimizing a site page is essential to getting it on the search-results lists of major search engines like Google. Nowadays, with the combined impact of online resume-posting and the increasingly prevalent use of scanni... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert12th January 2007
Your resume is of course is your ticket to job interviews, but, if you're like most people, your resume can do with improving. I had a phone call very recently that relates to this. The caller asked:
"What's the one thing that I can do to change my res... Read >
Author: Robert Odhams05th January 2007
Q. Two months ago, MegaCorp posted a job that matches myqualifications perfectly. I sent a resume to the HR manager.He's been friendly and helpful. But, he says, thedepartment has delayed scheduling interviews. I've called HRback twice. Anything else I ca... Read >
Cathy Goodwin
16th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Winning Formula Studios
You're looking for a great job, one that is a great match. Are you anxious about interviewing? Want to make sure the interviewer clearly sees you as THE person for the job? Wonder how you can increase your odds... Read >
Author: Robin Ogden16th November 2006
Writing a job description can be a time-consuming process, but is well worth the time and effort in terms of setting expectations and reducing litigation opportunities for applicants or terminated employees. In addition, job descriptions are closely linke... Read >
Author: Leigh A. Zaykoski09th November 2006
Thomas Hannon
Managing Partner, RDI Inc.
There is a tried and true method to hiring good telemarketers: Take all comers that can read and talk. Give them a script and have them start dialing, ASAP. Evaluate them over a day or two.
If they’re... Read >
Author: Brian Nygard27th September 2006
Technology has not only changed the way we do businessit has also dramatically changed the way we hunt for jobs. Why bother driving around town, running from business to business to drop off your resume, when you can canvas the world with a click of you... Read >
Author: Professional resumes31st August 2006
Copyright 2006 CareerSuccessTraining.com
Want to rise far above the other 99 candidates interviewing for that dream job? When you focus on developing the traits listed below, you'll be able to land a top notch career in just about any field.
Here a... Read >
Author: Mark Duin22nd August 2006
Your Resume Must Tell Employers What They Want to Know
When you attempt to craft a resume, there is always the danger that you will fall in love with your own creation. While it stands to reason that you would want to produce a resume that reads well to ... Read >
Author: Accuro Resumes16th August 2006
Conventional wisdom says you should always follow up with prospective employers after you've sent them a resume or met them for an interview. But many candidates find such tactics fruitless: Either they receive no response from their actual contact, or fi... Read >
Author: Neil More15th July 2006
What you were taught in school no longer applies to the job searching skills needed in today's market. The rules have changedfrom the resume through the interview. Don't be caught with an "objective statement" on your resume, or asking the interviewer... Read >
Author: Jennifer Selland13th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Emmanuel Segui
Studies show that the average hiring manager spends approximately 20 seconds looking at your resume. Facts say 10 seconds. The truth is, you have minimal chance to get noticed and get the interview if your resume doesn't s... Read >
Author: Emmanuel Segui15th May 2006
Any good sample resume will have the following sections. This section is devoted to giving various ideas for great resume writing.
Clearly stat job objectives
Highlight qualifications
Directly relevant skills and experience.
Work history.
Rele... Read >
Author: Robert Goldsmith05th May 2006
The business world of today has grown increasingly competitive as life becomes faster and more driven by external forces.They surround you each and every day from the back of your Corn Flakes box
in the morning to the merchandising displays at the local... Read >
Author: professional resume writers30th April 2006
You have just been through a grueling interview. The questions were tough and some just seemed off-the-wall and some were rather innocent. What was the interviewer really looking for? What did s/he mean by those questions? Well, you can be certain tha... Read >
Author: Keith Scott18th April 2006
Arrive on time. Dress well. Write a thank-you note. Don't lie on the application. You have the job-hunting basics down, but the gods of employment have plagued your people with a drought. Whether you're interviewing after a layoff, seeking a change o... Read >
Author: Gwendolyn Lee12th April 2006
When candidates think about resume writing, they rarely think further than documenting their previous roles and responsibilities in an effort to persuade a hiring manager to call them for an interview. To many candidates, a resume is simply a document th... Read >
Author: professional resume writers03rd April 2006
Covering Cover LettersThe cover letter is an often overlooked part of the resumepackage when actually it is a valuable piece of advertisingfor the job seeker. People tend to see a cover letter as ageneric greeting, a summary of the job that they are apply... Read >
Traci
28th March 2006
Seem like a strange question? You spend so much time applying for jobs and feeling like you're at the mercy of the employer that it's a radical thought to imagine you actually have control over the situation.
So take a step back and imagine that you... Read >
Author: Melanie Szlucha02nd March 2006
Microsoft is revamping its certification tracks, and will eventually retire the familiar MCSE certificatons. The new certification setup is much like Cisco's, where there are specialist certifications to go along with the more general CCNA, then mid-leve... Read >
Author: Chris Bryant16th February 2006
Your resume can present your skills, education and experience to a possible employer, but your cover letter must encourage the perspective employer enough to consider you from hundreds of candidates competing for a particular job opening.
Your cover le... Read >
Author: Simone Emmons16th February 2006
You've had your interview with a perspective employer. Now what? Do you simply wait for a response or do you take a more proactive stand? The fact is that job searching doesn't end with the interview. It's what you do in the days that follow the interview... Read >
Author: Simone Emmons12th February 2006
Many people, myself included, hate listening to the sound of their voice on a tape recorder or video. The torture is akin to having bamboo shoots pushed under the fingernails of one hand, while someone forces your nails down a chalkboard with the other h... Read >
Author: Melanie Szlucha12th February 2006
Helpful friends are great. They're there to offer advice and support, and generally listen to your complaints or concerns about looking for a job. However when heading on the interview trail, you might want to enlist a few of them for a more intense cri... Read >
Author: Melanie Szlucha12th February 2006
The interview process can feel like a marathon. If you have been on the interview circuit, you know that once you get that first call for a phone interview it's time to buckle your seatbelt for a bumpy ride. Chances are that phone interview is just a sc... Read >
Author: Melanie Szlucha12th February 2006
We've all been there. You submit your application for a job you would be perfect for, but don't hear from the company for three weeks. They call to invite you to an in-person interview, but the earliest they can see you is another two weeks away! You t... Read >
Author: Melanie Szlucha12th February 2006
In the last installment of the description of the TODAY Acronym to prepare for job interviews, we'll focus on the last letterY which stands for Your Strengths and Weaknesses.
The previous letters were: T-Teamwork; O-Overcoming Obstacles; D-Duties of... Read >
Author: Melanie Szlucha01st February 2006
I'm often asked how long you should wait before following up on a resume submitted in response to a telecommuting position. You want them to know you are interested, but there is a fine line between pestering the hiring manager and showing your enthusiasm... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony30th December 2005
Jobseekers often ask me what the difference is between a "standard" resume and a telecommute resume. So I have compiled this short article to explain those differences.
1. Telecommute resumes have to stand out.
Recruiters and hiring mangers are floo... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony30th December 2005
It's likely you landed here to learn how to write a better resume. Here is a guide to help you.
Figure out what you want to do.
You can't write an effective resume if you have no job target. What I mean by this is you need to tailor your resume to t... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony21st October 2005
Have you received any calls for interviews after submitting your resume? If not, are you wondering why? Did you include personal information? Just how detailed is the information that is necessary? If you included personal information or too many details ... Read >
Author: Angela Betts01st October 2005
Why would someone pay a professional resume writer to write their resume when they have a computer, can use resume templates, and can find resume samples online and in books to get ideas on setting up and composing their own resume?
The answer lies i... Read >
Author: ann baehr01st October 2005
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There are as many opinions on the subject of resumes as there are job seekers! Some of the more popular opinions are centered on the use of objectives, summaries, profiles, title headings, keywords, reference statements, personal inter... Read >
Author: ann baehr01st October 2005
The best resume format to use is the combination resume. This resume format is not chronological nor functional. It combines both! It is extremely flexible and allows you to use strategies in a way that would normally be considered wrong.
The differen... Read >
Author: ann baehr08th September 2005
Often you see job postings with a request such as "Send resume with salary history to" I don't know about you but the first thing that pops into my mind is what do they expect to pay? The next question I ponder is whether or not it's legal to request thi... Read >
Author: Angela Betts08th September 2005
I get asked these questions over and over by my website visitors and subscribers: "Should I send separate thank-you notes to everyone who interviewed me? Can I just send one thank-you note to the hiring manager and ask him/her to thank others involved in ... Read >
Author: Bonnie Lowe12th August 2005
The Benefits of Customized Cover Letters
While we haven't done an official survey, We'd have to
estimate that between fifty and sixty percent of our clients ask us if they need a cover letter, or tell us that they don't want to purchase one becaus... Read >
Author: Ronan Kennedy31st July 2005
If you are in a job search and aren't receiving viable hits, it's time to walk a mile in an employer's shoes. Okay, I realize what you may be thinking. For just one day, you would like an employer to walk in your shoes so they can be sympathetic to the st... Read >
Author: Linda Matias
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