Without an effective sales marketing strategy, most businesses would fail within a very short period of time. By simply putting a product or service on the market without the proper research and planning, the chances of finding success are almost nonexistent. While there are isolated cases of success with very little sales marketing preparation and practice, any business that wants to be successful understands the importance of sales marketing....more
The most common question asked by students seeking to obtain their first job is how to get their first job when they have little or no work experience. Read on for my best tips to help you gain your first job.Firstly, you should make sure you have your students resume neatly prepared identifying all your best personality traits and skills you have realized at school or within your home until now. Search the internet for student resume writing...more
In this article, we provide information on an important question you need to be clear on before preparing your resume: What is the objective of the resume? Too many people think of their resume as an autobiography and consequently provide a lot of their life history that is simply not relevant from am employer's point of view. A resume is a marketing tool that is intended to sell a product (you), to a customer (the employer) who is looking to buy a specific product. The job of the resume is to advertise the best features of the product, that meet the customer's requirement - nothing more and nothing less. Needless to say, that you will need to tailor the advertisement, based on the particular customer you are selling to - in other words you ideally need a specific/tailored resume for each position that you apply to, including information that is most relevant to that employer. Another point to keep in mind is that the purpose of the resume is to get you the interview. It is not intended to get you the job. Your resume is the bait which attracts the employer's interest and should be prepared accordingly. During the interview you will have the opportunity to provide...more
We asked a few recruiters what they like and what their pet peeves are, when it comes to resumes. Here's what they had to say. What they look for in a resume: "It has to do with whether the person has progressive career development along the way. Is there career growth, what type of projects and assignments did they handle. Will...more
In one of my businesses we had a supplier that we spent a lot of money with. One day I returned to my office and found that this supplier had rung me only 5 minutes earlier. I returned his call but it was diverted to his secretary. I told her that I was returning the gentlemans call that he had made 5 minutes before.The secretary was very rude to...more
Triple threat Jim Gaffigan-equally known for his stand-up routine, acting roles both on the big and small screens and writing-will star in the upcoming comedy-drama It's Kind of a Funny Story. From the filmmakers of Half Nelson starring Ryan Gosling, It's Kind of a Funny Story is a coming-of-age flick about a teenage boy (played by Keir Gilchrist, known for his role as Toni Collette's sexually confused son on Showtime's United States of Tara) who checks himself into a mental health clinic as a way to escape his teenage years, but winds up in the adult ward instead.Based on the 2006 Ned Vizzini novel of the same name, Reuters reveals that It's Kind of a Funny Story also stars Emma Roberts (that's Julia's niece), Zach Galifianakis, Viola Davis, Aasif Mandavi, Lauren Graham, Zoe Kravitz and Gaffigan. Writer-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck experienced their big break with Half Nelson, and thus expectations for the upcoming Focus Features release, which begins shooting in early December in New York, are high. Gaffigan will also appear in the upcoming film Going the Distance starring Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Christina Applegate and Ron Livingston. Jim Gaffigan first became known...more
Author: Amit PuriHow Long Should a Resume Be? A resume should be as long as needed to list your best and most relevant qualifications for the job you are seeking. For recent graduates or those with only a few years of experience, you should be able...more
Author: Amit PuriA resume has traditionally meant a brief account of your professional work experience and qualifications. However, in today's job market, your resume must be much more. In order to stand out, your resume needs to be a demonstration...more
Careers in the cruise industry are definitely great job opportunities for people who love other people, who love to travel, and who have an innate desire to help and cater to people's needs. Definitely, this job profile isn't a walk in the park....more
Author: Sarika KabraSomeone who is a fresh graduate will obviously have a different kind of requirement for what to put in a resume and indeed could still be wondering how to write a resume. Free sample resumes are available for all purposes,...more
In a tough economy, if you want a job with a certain employer, chances are you'll have to do one heck of a sales job to outshine everyone else vying for the position. An Associated Press report one year after the September 2008 financial meltdown...more
Author: Matthew TooneResumes are essential documents that communicate our past experience, outline our previous accomplishments, and even reveal a portion of our current character. They are so essential that employers, educational institutions, and...more