It’s the first thing potential employers read, and it can set the tone for your entire resume. The objective you list on your resume can make the difference between “keep reading” and “toss it” in the minds of hiring managers, so it’s worth your time and attention! Below are some tips on how to create…
You may have already heard the good resume advice that says it is critical to tailor your resume to each job you apply on. However, this is not necessarily true. Better advice is to create several different resumes for different types of jobs. The reason you cannot use the same resume everywhere is because you…
Every job seeker wants his or her resume to stand out from the crowd. But achieving this goal isn’t as easy as it was several years ago. Today, you not only have to make your resume reader-friendly for humans, but you also have to tailor it so that when it’s scanned for key words and…
Before a prospective employer ever gets to shake your hand they will already have formed somewhat of an opinion about you. How? By looking at you is your resume. A resume has to tell this prospective employer why they should call you and grant you the opportunity to meet with them for the chance of…
Resume distribution services e-mail your resume to prospective employers and certain job boards thus getting your name out fast and efficiently. While they have only recently gained popularity in the last few years, they are extremely popular now due to their convenience. Of course, you will have to pay a fee to have this service…
As you already know, resumes are the key that unlock the door to the job of your dreams – the job that will provide a secure financial future for you and your family. Whether you are still young and single or married with children, a great job can provide you with the resources to achieve…
If you are looking for a job, you may have noticed that some employers request a CV instead of a resume. Many jobseekers assume that a CV and a resume are different terms for the same thing, but this is not necessarily true. CVs and resumes are similar, true, but the differences are important. If you submit a…
What is one way to stand out to an employer? By uploading a video resume of yourself. A video resume is basically where you give the employer all of the information he would normally get from a paper resume – and then some – on video tape. You then send your video resume off to…
Now that you have had a chance to implement the first 5 fantastic fixes from my last post, here are the remaining four: 6. If you are putting your resume online, make sure you use relevant keywords and incorporate them effectively. Placement of your keywords can be just as important as which keywords you use….
Having a well-written, professional looking resume is important to job search success. Even though you may think you know what it takes to create a winning resume, there are important elements that are easy to miss when you are preparing your resume, especially if you are applying for your first post-college job or internship. The…
It’s been said that you only get one chance to make a good first impression. People meeting you for the first time will make some type of judgment based upon your appearance, the circumstances of meeting and more. Just as this saying is true for a face to face meeting, it also goes for your resume as…
A resume is a brief and persuasive summary of your skills and professional accomplishments. Your resume is supposed to be your ‘advert’ to the potential buyers of your services (the employers) and it is important that you ensure that it is flawless, or near flawless if you don’t believe in perfectionism. Remember, the presentation of…