The recession has been brutal on workers and now many people who have never seen a day of unemployment are faced with joblessness lasting months. When preparing a resume, those gaps loom like sink holes just waiting to swallow up job seekers. You don't want to look like you decided to take a mini-vacation that turned into months of play, and you certainly don't want to ignore the gap. Resume readers seem to zero in on those gaps like a laser...more
You know you have a lot to offer a company, but how are you going to convince the potential employer if your resume is just one in a stack of hundreds. The job market has not been this difficult to maneuver in decades, and competition for positions is expected to be tough for years to come. The resume plays a larger than life role as a result because it has the difficult task of attracting the spotlight on you when others are trying to crowd you...more
The old school method of printing a dozen resumes and carefully sending one to prospective employers may be over. Digital media is the new way to go, say resume and career experts.YouTube, wikis, social-networking, podcasts, and other internet interactions have changed the way we communicate. This includes everything from daily conversations to mail to business planning. Blogging a resume is current and efficient. It lets potential employers know you are up to date with the latest trends and technology.Do Recruiters Look At Blogs?Many recruiters for well-known corporations search through blog rolls specifically for resumes. In many fields blogging is an important aspect of the job. One recruiter stated that she recently hired a college graduate based on his blog. He did not have a resume - this recruiter feels blogs outshine resumes in every way.Why are recruiters turning to blogs? A resume is a lifeless piece of paper. A blog has personality plus. A recruiter can scroll through a blog and get a real feel for a person. What are their likes and dislikes, hobbies, and information from their writing style?More Than a Bullet ListOne blogger suggested it would be nice to have more than...more
There are many reasons why an employer will decide to reject a resume. They range from "clearly the person is not qualified" to "it has a typo". The more applications there are for a job, the more critical the resume reader will be because there has to be a way to winnow down the pile. The first cut is the easiest for the employer to make too...more
You must always try to avoid a traditional resume cover letter which can ruin your image as well as bulldoze or tear down the chances of getting the exclusive and well-seated job offers. Make sure that the language which is utilized by you to compose the cover letter is easy and convenient to be understood by the person who is reading your cover...more
An impressive and meaningful resume objective must help you in displaying the potentials and other essential facts which can tempt the company and compel it to hire you. Objective for resume cover letters are one of the most controversial part of this document. There are innumerable people who are confused and stay perplexed with this segment of resume document. Many people debate that this part must be omitted completely. Well, let me tell you that this is (omit) misleading. There are many companies which believe in the importance of resume objectives.Resume objective is a statement which helps you to make the company realize your potentials and capabilities. Some important tips to compose a resume objective are enlisted below.1. Try To Omit The Use Of Meaningless Or Generic Statements. There are innumerable generic statements which can set an inefficient reputation before the company which was targeted by you. The generic mistakes can ruin the image which is being desired by you. Avert yourself from the use of phrases like "A Rewarding and Challenging position", "Opportunity for Advancement" and many more of this type!This can help the company to realize that you are hunting for...more
When crafting your resume for an executive position, it is a lot similar to building a home or any other large project, which involves carefully prepared plans and definitive purpose. You will want to ensure that your resume is based on a careful...more
• Quantify your accomplishmentsExecutive Core Qualifications (ECQ) Resume only method By: Richard Westfield About the Author Federal Government consultant, former SeEnior Executive and Chief Information Officer for the National...more
We reside within an progressively complex society. Technology rapidly modifications, that indicates the customer marketplace demands rapidly change, and suppliers have to maintain pace with all of that.Here's the great news: Your library of...more
As the job market continues to be about as tight as an angry boa constrictor, you need to take a "YOU" attitude in your rsum and show quantifiable results to get hired. Phrase each sentence to communicate the message, "Here is what I can do for...more
Composing a Resume Cover Letter can be frustrating and tough. There are many people who make some unavoidable blunders. As a result, they land on a fruitless and futile resume cover letters. It is for this reason that these people are not successful...more
Jerome CurryResume For CNA - #1 Secret to CreatingYour CNA Resume By: Jerome Curry About the Author My name is Jerome Curry Owner Of Dreamon Resume Writing ServiceI want you to have the job of your dreams by helping you write...more