10 Common mistakes people commit while resume writing

March 30, 2011 by  
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With big competition observed in the job market, employers are finding it hard to shortlist people from the stacks of resumes. Employers are now looking for those resumes that standout from the mound. Hence, your resume writing should be very accurate and errors free to get a job interview. Following ... Continue Reading

Resume Writing Guide – 10 Guaranteed Tips to That Winning Resume or CV

November 15, 2009 by  
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This article is aimed at helping those of us who struggle constantly with writing that winning resume. First of all, it is not the resume that gets you that dream job; that is down to YOU, the winning resume will only get you to the interview stage. In all my ... Continue Reading

Tips for Job Hunting as a Single Parent

June 25, 2009 by  
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Are you a single parent hunting for a job? Read the guide given below for some practical tips about things to consider when taking up a job. These tips can also be used as a check list to help you find a job you enjoy. Tip #1: Job hunting as ... Continue Reading

The Components of a Successful Resume

June 23, 2009 by  
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With so many people applying for the same job, successful resume writing is a vital step in forming a positive and lasting first impression in the minds of prospective employers. A resume needs demonstrate who you are right from the first letter. Otherwise, the chances of securing that all-important job interview ... Continue Reading

Job Hunting in Los Angeles

June 21, 2009 by  
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CalJOBS/EDD – CalJOBS is a statewide database run by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). Anyone may use this to conduct work-related transactions and resources such as job searches, career training, unemployment benefits and other services. If you file an unemployment claim in California, registration on ... Continue Reading

How to Get Your Resume on Top of the “Yes” Pile

June 15, 2009 by  
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Never apply for a job for which you don’t qualify. Submitting your resume to employers is not a numbers game. Many job seekers go so far as to submit their resumes to as many job listings as they can find whether they have the skills asked for or not. Their ... Continue Reading

How to Avoid Common Resume Writing Mistakes

June 13, 2009 by  
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With unemployment at its highest and employers continuing to layoff with no end in sight, having an updated resume on hand is becoming extremely important. Check Your Spelling Nothing is going to turn a prospective employer off more than having a resume with even one typo. It shows that you are not ... Continue Reading

Resume Tips: Write a Perfect Resume & Get that Job!

June 10, 2009 by  
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To aid yourself in your quest for a perfect resume, please refer to these four resume writing tips. -Change it up a little bit by using “Small Caps” instead of using that boring BLOCK style throughout your entire resume. A good place for the small caps is your name, company ... Continue Reading

Is Your Resume Click-Worthy?

June 5, 2009 by  
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As a talent acquisition consultant, I spend a great deal of time talking with people about their careers and companies about their hiring practices. Every month, I review hundreds of resumes, professional biographies, vitas and everything in between. I also am asked regularly what a “good” resume looks like and ... Continue Reading

10 Steps to a Winning Resume

June 4, 2009 by  
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When the U.S. job market hovers at about a 10% national unemployment rate, you need every possible advantage available to even get an interview. In reality, no matter how wonderful you think you are, or how many years experience you have to offer, there is always someone out there, better ... Continue Reading