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What A Resume Is NOT
December 07, 2012 by William Frierson
You know that a resume is supposed to tell an employer who you are and what you have to offer. Make sure it does these things and not those described in the following post.So often, when researching how to put together a resume, the posts and articles are a lot of “a resume is this,” and “a resume should have this,” but often, there is no information about what is dangerous or unnecessary in a resume. That is what this post is for–to help you understand what a resume is not so you can create the best and most impressive resume.
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Your Transition Timeline
December 04, 2012 by William FriersonIf you are a veteran looking ahead to your next career move, there are some steps you can take to prepare for it. The following post offers them to assist you with transitioning into a civilian career.One of the first questions to cross a transitioning veteran’s mind is when is the best time to begin their career search. In most cases, the right answer is approximately 18 months from the date you plan to begin your next career. Based on that timeline, you can use the following checklist as a guide to ensure you are doing everything possible to prepare for your transition.
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7 Phrases to Leave Off Your Resume
December 03, 2012 by William FriersonThere is nothing wrong with wanting to impress employers with your resume. However, there are certain descriptions that may not work to your advantage when creating your resume; learn what they are in the following post.So you’re writing your resume and figure the structure is fine, but what about the content? With more and more resumes being sent to fewer positions, employers see the same phrases come up over and over again. In order to write a resume that stands out, job seekers should avoid using the following seven phrases:
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10 Signs Your Resume Needs Updating
by William FriersonIf you are searching for a new job, it may be a good idea to tweak your resume. The following post has 10 signs to tell you that your resume needs some adjustments.The dynamic job market of today keeps changing and what was required on a resume a few years ago could be the show stopper today. To roll with the punches the clever job seeker has to be flexible and prepared to adapt, this goes especially for your resume. Resumes are living documents and will change over time, just like you should. The devil is most often in the detail and are you confident that your resume will do you justice?
Signs that tell you it’s time for a little resume makeover:
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7 Words That Make Your Resume Irresistible
November 26, 2012 by William FriersonRecent graduates, do you want to know which words employers are looking for on your resume? Take a look at the following post to find out.A great resume’s ingredients
Make no mistake about it, writing an effective resume has to be a highly individualized matter, since no two people are alike. Nevertheless, it is such a constricted and standardized format, that we resume writers find ourselves adopting certain phrases or words that each of us tends to prefer and that in fact help our clients get jobs. Every resume writer has his or her own list. Here is mine:
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The Essentials Of Writing Your First Resume
October 11, 2012 by Jason Kay
Resume with a pen. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Writing your first resume may seem like a difficult task. A resume is critical in the job seeking process. It communicates to hiring managers and recruiters how qualified a person is for a particular job. Writing a good one can improve your chances of getting a position in your chosen pursuit. When writing a resume, it is important to remember a few essential points. Continue Reading
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Writing A Resume When You Don’t Have Much Work Experience
July 24, 2012 by Jason KayThe job market can be a daunting place and when you’re attempting to write a resume without work experience, it seems almost impossible to believe that you have any chance of getting a job. There seems to be a vicious circle in place: Employers only want to hire staff with previous experience but without gaining this experience, how are you supposed to ever learn? As a result, the starter resume could well be the most difficult one to write. However, it is possible to create a winning resume even if you have no previous work experience. Below are some tips that will help you avoid being an unemployment statistic. Continue Reading
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9 Resume Errors Which Disqualified Candidates From Consideration
July 14, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
How do you make sure your resume successfully captures the attention of employers and doesn’t end up in the Deleted Items folder? A recent study of 2,298 hiring managers nationwide provides real-life examples of resumes that stood out for the wrong reasons. When asked to share the most memorable and unusual applications that came across their desk, hiring managers gave the following examples of resumes with errors that disqualified the candidates from consideration: Continue Reading -
6 Creative and Successful Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out
July 13, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
How do you make sure your resume successfully captures the attention of employers and doesn’t end up in the Deleted Items folder? A recent study of 2,298 hiring managers nationwide provides real-life examples of resumes that stood out for the correct reasons. When asked to share the most memorable and unusual applications that came across their desk, hiring managers gave the following examples: Continue Reading
