When Was The Last Time You Updated Your Resume?
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Category Archives: Resume
How To Keep Your Resume Out Of The Recruiters Trash Can
I’ve said this before (because it’s true!) but recruiters only take a few seconds to look over your resume before deciding to put it in the maybe pile or trash can. The truth is that…
Creative Resumes – Are They Worth All The Time and Effort?
Click here to view Phil Dub’s full size resume The rules of resume writing are changing. Depending on the industry, sometimes a more personalized and unique resume will give you the edge on the competition.…
Unemployed During the Holidays
Being unemployed at anytime of the year can be difficult but it can be particularly hard during the holidays. Here are 5 ways of coping with unemployment during the holidays: Put your job search on…
The Anatomy of an Outstanding Resume
To view full size click on image The Outstanding Resume As a recruiter I know how important a well written and professional looking resume is. I do look through hundreds of resumes and it would…
3 Simple Ways To Improve Your Resume
1. Naming your Resume File When you’re saving your resume don’t save it like this: resume2011.pdf or JSmithAdminiAssistantOct172011.pdf. As a recruiter, I get a lot of resumes and if I like one I save it…
The Secret of a Good Job Hunter
The secret of a good job hunter is having a good strategy. If your resume is the path to get a job interview then the goal is to get your resume read and then invited…
You Need To Adapt To Survive
Survival of the Fittest Frogs, Echidnas, and other animals have evolved in different ways to be able to survive. The environment is changing. What are you doing to survive? I still meet people who are…
Resume Makeovers: How Much Is Too Much?
Have you ever wondered to yourself how much is too much? Well I have when it comes to peoples resumes. As a recruiter it is amusing when I come across an embellished resume. It could…
Travel And How To Explain It On Your Resume
Everyone is always looking for ways to stand out from the competition especially when searching for a job. Well what happens when you take some time off to travel? Addicted to Travel You just quit…
How To Explain Being Self Employed On Your Resume
Writing these posts is a lot of fun for me and I wanted to thank you for all the great and positive feedback that I have received. I’m really glad that this website makes some…
How To Apply For More Then One Job At The Same Company
I had a great question and post idea from a twitter follower the other day: @emst Emma “@DorothyJS Do you have Do’s and Don’ts for applying to more than one job at same company? Thanks!”…
Beyond The Resume: Get Noticed Using LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
I really love using social networking sites such as Linkedin, Twitter and my least favorite Facebook. You feel like your spying or stalking someone by reading their profiles and learning about them. In fact you…
How To Find The Right Resume Keywords
Recruiters don’t spend all their time sitting in interviews or on the phone scheduling phone interviews (even though it seems that way). We first work with managers and create a job description that will be…
Why You Shouldn’t Add Your Photo To Your Resume
I have always been on the fence whether adding your photo to your resume is a good idea or not. Recently I read this article “Attractive Women May Be Less Likely To Get Hired” and…