3 Resume Writing Tips to Help Secure a Great Internship

Oftentimes, internship hopefuls are a bit surprised to learn that much of the job seeking process mirrors that of seasoned professionals.  You are responsible for locating great internship opportunities, writing resumes and cover letters, and sitting through interviews on your own.

For some, the most daunting task is writing a resume that can help snag a great interview—and hopefully a cool internship.  The good news is that everyone who has earned a successful career has at some point written their first resume.  By keeping a few tips in mind along the way, the writing process can be made a lot easier. Continue Reading

Does Your LinkedIn Profile Serve As A Good Resume Supplement?

A job search can easily move at a fast pace; so fast, in fact, that we don’t consider the importance of the steps we take in the process.  This can be true of searching for jobs, writing resumes and cover letters, and even choosing the companies to which we submit.

LinkedIn has quickly become an amazing tool, aiding job seekers in finding employment thanks to its networking facilities.  But it can serve as a great way to supplement your resume.  Do you use your profile to meet this goal? Continue Reading

4 Steps to Creating a Standout Resume

Your objective as a job seeker should always be to create a resume that stands out from the pack in a way that encourages a hiring manager to call you for an interview. There are a lot of great candidates out there that can make standing out a bit of a challenge, but since you bring so many skills to the table yourself, you simply need to create a resume that proves you’re interview-worthy. Continue Reading