Resume Questions?

March 4, 2009 by  
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just me asked: Activities: Do employers really want to know that i like to take pictures and go camping? What do they want listed under activities? Work History Should i put down all the under the table jobs i had or not list them Pretty much anything you can tell me will help. ... Continue Reading

How to Write a Resume for Being Over 50

March 3, 2009 by  
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While a resume is a resume – it is a different document for the entire crew of 50 +. Well, maybe not a whole thing apart, but there are some indicators to consider when you are looking for more than 50 years and have a stellar resume. After all, not only ... Continue Reading

Should you include online gaming as hobby in resumes?

March 1, 2009 by  
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Sean D asked: When writing a resume, I tend to focus on my educational and professional accomplishments. I usually don’t include the fact that I play World of Warcraft as a hobby, mostly because of the stigma associated with computer game playing. However, I’ve come to realize that participation in social ... Continue Reading

Step by step to create an outstanding resume

March 1, 2009 by  
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Competition in today’s rough economy and tight labor market is very tough. And not just one standard resume cutting. Today, you need an outstanding one. But how? This article, written by the author of the recently published book “Think like a Inverviewer: Your Guide to job search success,” will give ... Continue Reading

How to write a resume for the first job

February 28, 2009 by  
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Write a summary of your first job requires patience, attention to detail, and a little creativity. All job seekers need a strong resume if they want to compete for better jobs. However, while professionals can rely on their experience to generate initial interest from potential employers, individuals hitting the job ... Continue Reading

How to ensure your resume is Read by employers

February 27, 2009 by  
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Even the most qualified candidates with better qualifications sometimes outside recruiters when looking for a cover open position. Why is this? No recruiters want to interview and hire the very best? The answer is, of course, yes! Recruiters are reviewing the summaries of the candidates to identify people who appear on ... Continue Reading

What kind of things should you list on resume

February 23, 2009 by  
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Katie asked: What kind of things should I list under “Skills Description” on my resume? I’m filling out an online application for Cingular Wireless, and I’m just not sure what kind of things I should list. I know you don’t know what I’m skilled at, but just a little nudge in the ... Continue Reading

Targeted Resumes – How to target your resume to the job you want

February 23, 2009 by  
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1. Determine what you are trying to achieve. Make sure you have a clear objective in mind. The hiring managers are too busy trying to figure out what you want to achieve. Write a general one size fits all does not resume court in the competitive job market. You must make an ... Continue Reading

Common Resume Mistakes

February 21, 2009 by  
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The use of a general orientation. =============== T do it! You may not use the same resume to apply for different jobs. Your resume should be custom written for each job target. When you send something generic, it shows apathy and lack of motivation. This is NOT the impression you want to send ... Continue Reading

How to remove the “white lies” on your resume before they are Spot!

February 21, 2009 by  
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Just face the job market can be a very difficult place to compete in order to survive in today’s job market, people tend to artificially inflate “their resumes with little” white lies “. It is likely that you are thinking of doing the same. Well, as tempting as it is, you ... Continue Reading