Most people, when they think about their job search, think mainly in terms of browsing and responding to job ads. Pinning all your hopes on this method damages your chances of getting a job, however. The majority of jobs are never actually posted, and likewise, it is estimated that at least 60 percent of jobseekers…
If you’re still in college, chances are you haven’t had the opportunity to hold down many impressive jobs in between late-night studying and late-night socializing. So if you’re putting together a resume for a potential employer, you may wonder how in the world you can create something that will get you hired for that coveted…
While the notion of making an audio resume is not a new one it is a tactic that many do not take advantage of when trying to get a new job. Sending an audio resume via a DVD along with your traditional resume is a great way to set you apart from the rest of…
Whether you’re just out of college or have been in the workforce for decades, it’s typically not easy to find a new job. If you’re currently job hunting, you’re not alone. Some studies suggest that as many as 75 percent of people are looking for a job at any given time. That’s a lot of…
If you learned to write a resume more than 10 years ago, you may be thinking, “I didn’t know there were different formats.” That’s because until recently, most workers were pretty predictable: they stayed at the same company—or at least within the same field—throughout their careers. Few people switched careers, and they certainly didn’t switch…
Once you have your resume completed, it won’t be able to help you get a job until it is in the hands of potential employers. The only way to ensure that your resume is put to good use is to distribute it effectively and efficiently. There are a variety of resume distribution methods that you…
Getting the call for a job interview is a wonderful and unnerving feeling all at the same time. Yes you should certainly be happy that you have an opportunity for employment, but it will also be natural for you to feel a bit uneasy about what the interview will entail. What will they ask? What…
When it comes to a career transition, nothing compares to transitioning from a military career to a civilian career. However as long as you go into your job search with a game plan, a job search doesn’t have to be difficult. Lets take a look at some simple job search tips for veterans that can…
There you are dressed your best and being interviewed for the job of your dreams and the dreaded question gets asked, ‘Describe yourself for me.’ This question is almost always asked by perspective employers and almost always answered with a resounding uuuuuh… Knowing how to describe yourself in an interview can mean the difference of…
Human resources professionals, recruiters and others who interview job applicants seem to have a fondness for that much-dreaded question about how you would describe your own weaknesses. As much as those hiring love to ask the question, almost every job seeker hates to answer it. Describe your weaknesses is a double-edged sword of a question….
Video resumes are here to stay! Changing times, better technology and widespread internet access have changed recruiting practices. Paper resumes are passé and video resumes are the next generation of making employee selections by providing better understanding of the prospective candidate before a face to face interview. Video resumes are a great option for candidates to…
When considering the cost of a resume service, consider first what you have gone through to get where you are. Assuming you have a college degree, then you have spent tens of thousands of dollars on your education so why would you skimp now. Though you may be extremely good at what you do, you…