Who would have thought that a piece of paper with a few words could become so significant to one’s career or economic success? Though an employer may spend less than a minute reviewing your résumé, it’s the leading marketing tool a job applicant uses to promote him or herself. Résumés have come a considerable way…
In the current job market, only those who meet the high standards of corporate hiring managers will make the cut. There are just too many applicants looking for positions. You need to make sure that you really dazzle in order to get a position. In order to make the best impression possible, follow these six…
With the sluggish economy leaving more people out of work and competing to find limited jobs, having a top-notch resume is more important than ever. Any applicant can type up and submit a standard resume. The applicant with an excellent resume has the best chance of landing the job. Here are six tips for making…
In my last couple of posts I mentioned that I’ve been on quite a few interview panels lately, which means I’ve read a lot – and I mean a lot! – of resumes. And since we’re heading towards year-end, a time when many people may be brushing up their resumes in preparation for starting out…
Making a good first impression for a job is going to be the determining factor of whether or not you land the position. Not everyone is capable of making a good impression the first time around, but these five tips will help you make your interview a total success so you are sure to get…
Your resume is the first impression that most potential employers get of you and your skills. Because of this, it makes sense to spend a lot of time developing a basic template and tailoring a final copy of each resume for each employer you apply for a job with. If you’ve never written a resume…
Are you becoming stressed out while looking for a new job? There are five things job seekers must do to multiply their chances for work. Use these tips while vying for a new position to get the gig. Update your resume Job candidates should never venture into the job market without updating their resumes. Adults…
Writing a resume can be full of hidden pitfalls for the uninformed. Employers will have a hard time placing someone whose resume is unintentionally unflattering. Make sure that your resume portrays yourself in the best light possible by following these simple tips: DON’T include a head shot unless one is specifically requested. Many companies…
Building a successful career after college requires time and persistence. Most graduates must start at the bottom and work upwards. The exact path towards a successful career is not always obvious. Graduates can take several steps in order to help jump start a career after college. Develop Interview Skills One of the best…
In the annals of great literature and journalism there have been some classic depictions of fun and adventure in the great outdoors. As a travel writer you have a unique opportunity to travel the world penning tales about your journeys and explorations. By train, plane, automobile – and maybe even a helicopter or two –…
The job market is very tough these days, so you have to do everything you can to stand out from everyone else. The first thing you have to do is create a resume that will impress employers. Your resume should be neat and tailored to each position you apply for. Here are five tips that…
I seem to be finding myself on a lot of interview panels lately, which means I’ve been reviewing a lot of resumes (the interview panel members are the ones who screen resumes for candidates to interview). Even though the job market is slowly getting better, we still get a large number of resumes for every…
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