How to Write Objectives for Resumes

February 21, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Career News and Advice

Including an objective in your resume should be one of your primary goals. After writing your name and your contact information, you need to clearly state your career objective in order to inform your employer about your career goals. Besides, an objective is the best solution if you have decided ... Continue Reading

The Importance of Having a Credible Resume and Cover Letter

February 17, 2010 by admin  
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4 Hiring managers have certain criteria that they use when looking for a prospective employee and it is my goal in writing this article to help you become more competitive in your job search and to even become a front-runner in today’s job market. I will be focusing on two things: resume ... Continue Reading

Identity Theft and Online Resumes Go Hand-in -Hand

February 10, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Career News and Advice

Some online job offers can be very enticing, especially if the offer is close to what you have been searching for. So you take the time to look the job over, and fill out an application. But now they respond back saying they need a credit history report. Sometimes they ... Continue Reading

What Style Should You Choose for Your Resume

February 5, 2010 by admin  
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6 Different styles of resumes exist because not every job applicant brings the same strengths to the process. Those who are looking for a job after being laid off, or because the company they worked for for twenty years went bankrupt should not have a resume that looks like the one ... Continue Reading

How To Become a Resident Assistant

January 28, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Career Planning

Becoming a resident assistant involves making the right choices on and off the campus to get the right opportunity – one of the most rewarding experiences of a college career! Although, it is very difficult to come across a decent on-campus job, one which is not bound by work-study requirements. Who ... Continue Reading

How To Get an Executive Board Job Position

January 26, 2010 by admin  
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Tired of the same old office cubicle and the mind numbing tasks that are delegated to you? If you think you are ready for more responsibilities, you need a position on the executive board. Climbing the corporate ladder may not be easy, but with these steps in mind, it should ... Continue Reading

How to Measure Success in Your 30s

January 20, 2010 by admin  
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Have a college degree? On a good career track? Married with kids? Own a home? By the time you’re 30, you’ve been asked these questions a lot, and if you can’t answer yes to at least a few of them, a growing number of your friends probably can. They’re cementing ... Continue Reading

How To Work Fun Summer Jobs

January 13, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Career Planning

Does working in fun summer jobs sound exciting for you?  You bet it is!  Fun summer jobs give you happiness, a sense of being productive and extra cash for whatever you want.  With adequate preparation and constant motivation, you will find yourself working in fun summer jobs.  Define what fun ... Continue Reading

Phone Interviewing Tips - How to Land that Dream Job

January 5, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Career News and Advice

Phone interviewing is an important step in landing your dream job and ultimately determines a face to face interview and potentially a job offer. Here are a few tips to help make your interview as painless and helpful as possible. My first tip is to plan ahead. If you are going ... Continue Reading

5 Resume Phrases to Avoid

December 28, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Getting Ahead

In your quest to find the ultimate job you have been told to keep your resume up to date and as interesting as possible, but have you ever been told that there are certain resume phrases to avoid all together? The reason is simple. If you are applying for a ... Continue Reading