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You Might Need a Resume Writer If... By Robyn Feldberg- 3 Things That Make Your Resume Less Effective - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Don GoodmanIf you are not receiving a response back from employers about the resume you submitted, there could be a variety of reasons. Perhaps you do not have the particular qualifications the employer is seeking. Or, it may be that you are not properly communicating your strengths, experience and ...
Views: 1144 - How to Create the Perfect Resume in 2020 With Novoresume - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2020 from Mary JamesYour resume is that one thing that could link you as a job seeker with your dream job, or a not-so-good employment. The reason lots of job seekers end up sitting around for weeks (sometimes even months) before they get even a response, is because they probably didn't get their resume just right. ...
Views: 1144 - Why You Need a Personal Brand - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaWhat do the most successful people over 50 have in common? They know and express who they are. They have honed and communicated their professional identity and made others aware of their personal attributes - their expertise, talents, and deepest commitments. In other words, these people have ...
Views: 1144 - Part III: Resume Makeovers; I Should Hire You? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaIt's time for Part III of resume make-overs. Hope you enjoyed reading the other two parts and began to redo your resume. That's what this is all about. By this time you should have created two or three short phrases about yourself that carry impact, the best of you, and put them at the top of ...
Views: 1143 - Finance resumes. - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from peter sanfordApplication to any kind of a finance job requires adequate and an eye catching resume. Finance resumes should show a good skill set and needs to be appropriate to stand the tremendous competition. This article will give you a few tips in writing a resume fit for any finance job. • A good ...
Views: 1141 - 5 Sure-Fire Steps to a New Job - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThe new year is here - budgets are fresh, positions are open and every statistic points to aggressive hiring. Here are 5 sure-fire steps that will get you a competitive edge and land you that job. 1). Get a professional resume done. Don't even think about doing it yourself as the state of the ...
Views: 1140 - Technical Careers: It's Not Just a Paycheck - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaEven in the toughest of job markets, it's important to keep your values in sight. Certainly money matters, but we all want to work for more than just a paycheck. We need to be able to articulate what matters to us and what gives us satisfaction, whether it's in solving complex problems, ...
Views: 1140 - Challenges faced by freelance content writers - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Revathi KrishnaSo here you are – happy that you have a unique skill, yet curious and anxious about how the big bad world of freelancing might work for you? You’re not alone! We all felt that way, till we found systems or methods to combat these feelings of insecurity and anxiousness. All said and done, we ...
Views: 1133 - 3 Reasons Never to Include Your Street Address on Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaBelow are the three reasons never to include your street address on your resume: 1. Personal Safety If you post your resume online, you're opening yourself to security risk. Most of us wouldn't include our home address on Facebook posts, personal Web pages, or tweets but we never think ...
Views: 1132 - Is Hiring a Resume Writer for You? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Heather EagarAre you ready to write your next resume only to realize that you’re really not that ready? It may be that you’re not sure what to add to the resume. Or it could be that you’re now sure how to pull together all of the information that you do have in a way that shows you’re the right person for ...
Views: 1132 - The Perils of Online Posting - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaI was captivated by a CNN interview with an unemployed father named Eric Bell. Mr. Bell was laid off and immediately took the shotgun approach to job hunting that I passionately argue against. As a mid-level manager with a solid employment history, Eric figured he'd simply post his resume ...
Views: 1130 - Common Resume Making Mistakes that You Should Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2019 from Jaclyn TengThe resume is your short biography that gives a clear description of your personal as well as professional life. It encompasses all the traits, USPs and more that keeps you stand out of the crowd and ensure your selection for a job. However, there are many mistakes that people make while ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Resume Writing Tip: 5 Ways to Protect Your Contact Information - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Don GoodmanAn electronic resume is what most of us rely on today to initiate communication with a potential employer. It may be in the form of a Word document, PDF file, on your website, on job board websites or pasted into the email you send. Once your information is available in electronic form, it is ...
Views: 1127 - What Spell Check Doesn’t Catch Can Hurt Your Resume - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Don GoodmanMany word processing programs offer the option to check spelling and grammar in your text. This can be a terrific time-saver to help eliminate many common errors in cover letters and resumes. As long as we don’t see the red or green zigzag markings under words, the document is good to go, right? ...
Views: 1127 - 6 Great Executive Resume Writing Tips - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarIt’s easier said than done to create a great resume when you’re under pressure to get it done. This is especially true when you don’t know what to focus your energy on because you have accomplished so much from working your way to the top. But, of course, ultimately there’s no excuse for ...
Views: 1126(3 votes) - How to Write Marketing Resume? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sara RayWriting an impressive resume is not a simple task. Having an effective resume hugely increases your chances of getting selected for an interview and getting your dream jobs too. There are a number of people who are trying to make their resume as effective as they can. If you are one of those who ...
Views: 1125 - Choosing a Resume Format - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Laura WhitelawThere are essentially 3 different resume formats: the chronological resume, the functional resume and the combination resume. Each has its advantages and disadvantages which this article will explain. Chronological Resume The chronological resume is the format that is most common and the one ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - 4 Mistakes That make the Content Writers out of Work from Digital Marketing World - by Submitted on May 20, 2019 from Usama MalikWhen used correctly, search engine optimization is a powerful tool in boosting your site’s web ranking. That’s why it is so important that content writers for digital marketing develop a proper understanding of this tool. You also need to keep in mind that tips and tricks that worked back in ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - A cover letter is NOT Optional! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Debra WheatmanWhat’s the value of writing a cover letter? Why do you need that if you are going to submit your résumé? Does that not tell the entire story? NO WAY. Simply sending a résumé is not enough. A cover letter IS important. No cover letter with your résumé is like leaving your house with a shirt and ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - The Job Search Challenge - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Steve ScottYou are now faced with the job search challenge. One of the big challenges in life is to make a successful job change or career move. For some, depending on the industry they are in this can be relatively easy. But for the vast majority of job seekers it is a time of high stress, anxiety and ...
Views: 1121 - Resume Strategies: How to Entice Employers - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaProfessional achievements and skills are two elements that must be included when developing your resume. Without them, you will only have a boring list of companies and job duties that you performed. This lack of strategy will not entice a potential employer to read your resume; not in this job ...
Views: 1120 - Most reliable agency for college essay writing services - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Steve robertWhat makes the essay writing service the best service? First, the quality of writing. It is obvious that professional writing companies never compromise this point or fact. They keep up with the highest academic standards, client’s needs, and faculty’s recommendations. Second, the best essay ...
Views: 1117 - For Your Resume Success, Think Like A Professional Writer - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Heather EagarIt’s depressing, isn’t it? You sit there looking at your resume that isn’t getting the results sitting in your portfolio just waiting for interviews. But it’s just not happening for you. Why is that? Why can’t you get interviews? Stop the madness! Make sure your ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Tips to Write a Programmer Resume - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from peter sanfordIt is an established fact that in the job world today a software or programmer is one of the most sought after professional. The need of programmers has increased as all industries today have increased the use of computers. While applying for a job of a programmer one must ensure that their ...
Views: 1113 - Does Your Resume Need A Facelift? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaMany people don't realize is that if you put your resume together without much thought or reason, simply writing down your life's story and distributing it to potential employers, chances are you'll experience less than impressive results. In fact, you'll probably end up in the unenviable ...
Views: 1111 - Pimp Your Resume: 5 Cool Resume Tips - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Heather EagarYou’ve probably heard of the show “Pimp My Ride,” where a lucky person has a chance to turn an otherwise crappy vehicle into the beautiful car of their dreams. Well, as beautiful as a 1978 Ford Pinto can get, that is. The point is that there are ways to turn something not-so-beautiful into ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - Content is the Key to an Effective Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryFor a professional position, the initial application process demands two essential documents: the cover letter and the resume. Yet, the cover letter contributes more on the success rate of an applicant in passing the preliminary round than the resume. The resume serves to back up the points you ...
Views: 1108(2 votes) - Lying on your CV – Just don’t do it - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2019 from Lilly HarryThe topic of stretching the truth or lying a CV causes many a debate as to whether you should risk it to advance your chances of getting the job and try to get away with it. In this camp, you often hear cries of, ‘they’re just little white lies, ‘but everyone does it’, ‘it’s just playing the ...
Views: 1106 - How to write an eye-catching business resume - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from peter sanfordResume is the only way to get the job for some job seekers and the employer gets so many resumes that he gets a maximum time of 30 seconds to view one resume. So, your resume must be very strong and eye-catching that it can attract the recruiter. Resumes of all the people related to a business ...
Views: 1105 - Practice will make you perfect - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Sari NeudorfYou can be better than the Babe! Before you hit send on your keyboard, remember these steps. 1. Who are you? You certainly know your strong selling points and what they mean to you. Imagine the reader coming from a different country and not familiar with your company name or specific jargon. ...
Views: 1104(4 votes) - 6 Tips for Writing a Cover Letter When Changing Your Career to Teaching - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Candace DaviesAn increasing number of people are choosing to go into teaching later on in life – many would say, they want a rewarding career change into teaching. Maybe now that your children are at school, you’re looking for a job that will allow you to work while they are at school, and be off when they ...
Views: 1102 - Factors to be considered while choosing a resume builder - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Sanath kumarIn todays world their is a competition on How you create an attractive & out standing Resume. Because if you want to attend an interview. Then Resume is compulsory & with out your resume you cant get an entry in a respected company for interview purpose. And it is also an important tool that ...
Views: 1102 - Accelerate Your Job Hunting Success by Eliminating These 3 Common Mistakes - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Shanshera QuinnMany people feel that in the current economy, landing a job or securing a promotion is a very difficult, grueling and exhausting task. Some would even say it is nearly impossible. This may be the story for some but it certainly doesn't have to be your story. You just have to change the way you ...
Views: 1098 - Overseas Jobs - 18 Unique Tips Of Resume Writing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Andrew SmithYour resume is your introduction to an employer or a recruiter.The resume is a collection of your professional life, your achievements, your abilities, education to summer internships and your publications to technical skills. It is serious that your resume includes anything that would help you ...
Views: 1097 - How to write a resume - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Sanath kumarAs every body knows a resume is an important tool that represents our self in front of interviewer. So we must take care while writing a resume. As there are many types of Resume for e.g:- Chronological Resume,Functional resume,combinational resume,Targeted resume. You can choose any one on ...
Views: 1095 - Bringing Out The Real You In Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThere's a widespread frustration held by business executives that their resumes' cannot adequately describe "the real me." I've challenged this notion with the following comments and suggestions: I'm pleased to read how many executives are put off by the idea that they might be encapsulated ...
Views: 1093 - Be Honest on Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaNothing tells a prospective employer that you are not the right person for his or her job more quickly than a resume that does not match the job description or the stated needs of the employer. Your resume should be written in a way that reflects your education and accomplishments. Resist the ...
Views: 1091 - Tips for effective nursing resume - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from peter sanfordA resume is a simple version of your present job profile in an elaborated manner along with your personal details. It also shows your qualification details along with entire history of your work experience. It’s important for career progression for nurses who are awaiting increment in job ...
Views: 1090 - The CV writing service… The answers your CV has been looking for - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Jon-Paul BrettCV writing services in London have long been established. Careers services have always been in existence helping and advising those striving to reach the very top of their profession or pinnacle of success. This started with CV optimization where after writing a CV, one would allow an industry ...
Views: 1089 - 7 Quality Questions for Rockin' Resume Results - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Michelle WardAs ironic as it sounds, the day before I published my newsletter with the article Jobs Suck (about how I hate career coaches who exist to “find you your next job” ("job" should be a 4-letter word!) or “fix your resume” (eye roll)) , I found myself spending two hours cleaning up one of my ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - General Cover Letters Vs. Specific Cover Letters - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesWhen job-hunting it is quite common that a job seeker will apply to more than one company and position. However, sometimes a person is looking to transition into one specific career or desired organization. If you are looking to send out your resume more than once, it may be a good idea to ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - Ten Important Guidelines On How To Write A CV - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Neelam KumariWriting a CV can be different slightly different from other writings for it will depend on the position you are applying. Below are some of the important guidelines that you need to follow while drafting a resume and that your employer get impress at the very first look and shortlist you. 1. ...
Views: 1083 - How do you say, "I was fired".... - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Rebekah CockrellIt happens to the best of employees and it can be a devastating experience. However, you will need to pick yourself up and get back to work. For employees that have been at a company for years, you want to include that experience on your resume. For employees that have only been at the ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Are You Experiencing Resume Information Overload? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Jessica HolbrookAre You Experiencing Resume Information Overload? Navigating the waters of career advice can be murky at times. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should or shouldn't do and what you should or shouldn't write. With all the information out there how do you really know what advice ...
Views: 1079(2 votes) - How can professional writers help to get good grades in academic projects? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Steve robertEvery student wants to get good grades in academic writing projects. Whether you are any high school student on any college student, various writing projects will be the part of your studies and researchers. To get good grades in academic writing projects, it is necessary to use impressive and ...
Views: 1079 - Importance of resume editing in the eyes of employers - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Reon KingResumes are the most important thing in an individual's career. These resumes are very necessary to be well written. An effective resume can only be written when a student or a person who are done with their education have got proper information about how it can be written. It is a ...
Views: 1078 - Gain an Edge by Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Nimish ThakkarGain an Edge by Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter Nimish Thakkar, Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach There is so much talk about writing a perfect resume, but many job seekers don’t pay much attention to the document that actually precedes it: the cover letter. A well-written cover ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - How to write Resume Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from larry heardHow to write Resume Effectively Resume is commonly called in North America and curriculum vitae in most of Europe and other parts of the world. Definitely a must have for anyone who is looking for a job. Your medium to your employer where you could make your best first impression in less than ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Resume Writing: Where to Start - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Lisa ChapmanResume writing is daunting work for people who write a resume once a year, or once a decade in some cases. With this article, we hope to take the mystery out of what to do when writing a resume. Below are five points to consider when you’re staring at your blank computer screen wondering how to ...
Views: 1074 - ASCII Resumes: An Essential Ingredient to Today's Job Search - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaASCII (pronounced ask-ee) stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. So what's that mean? Computers can only read numbers. Technically speaking, ASCII is a numerical representation of the letters, digits, punctuation marks, and other symbols used in conversational English. ...
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