Free Resume Samples – Should You Be Copying From The Internet?

January 10, 2011 by admin  
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Free resume samples… the Internet is full of resume examples there for the taking. So, how about we copy and paste the content from these free resume samples directly onto your resume? Not so fast. _____ Free resume samples can be found at any number of websites on the Internet. Whether you’re ... Continue Reading

Resumes

December 31, 2010 by admin  
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Resume - a showcase of skillsResume writing - how to avoid common mistakes8 Tips for resume editingHow to remove the "white lies" on your resume before they are Spot!Common Resume MistakesTargeted Resumes - How to target your resume to the job you wantWhat kind of things should you list on ... Continue Reading

How to Handle Gaps in Your Resume

December 3, 2010 by admin  
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Let’s imagine you are writing your resume and completing all of the typical sections of a resume without any complications. You then come to the dreaded “Job History” section of the document. You realize that your job history is one filled with gaping holes because of a variety of reasons. ... Continue Reading

‘Tis the Season for Jobs

October 30, 2010 by admin  
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Many people seek seasonal employment this time of year, either full-time or as supplementary income. A new survey from CareerBuilder suggests that these job-hunters should act fast. The survey of 2,400 employers found that 45% of those  planning to hire seasonal employees in the fourth quarter would not be accepting applications ... Continue Reading

Resume that Grabs Employer’s Attention

October 27, 2010 by admin  
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In this age of cut-throat competition, thousands of resumes are received by employers. Hence, you must be able to write that hard hitting resume that catches the attention of your employer in those 5 seconds! The best way to catch the attention of the employer in the first glance is ... Continue Reading

Resume Objective Examples — Five Samples You Can Model

October 5, 2010 by admin  
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Before we get into the resume objective samples, let’s take quickly cover the purpose of your resume. As a job seeker your resume is your first contact with the recruiter. It is through the resume that you can make that vital first impression that will land you a job interview. ... Continue Reading

4 Ways to change careers without going broke

September 17, 2010 by admin  
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make your choice DON’T RUSH YOURSELF Sometimes when we feel like we’ve had enough, we are ready to throw in the towel right then and there and hope for the best. But there is no guarantee we’ll find a job before our money runs out. HAVE A PLAN This included sending out a number of resumes ... Continue Reading

What do HR department look for When reading a resume?

September 7, 2010 by admin  
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The HR department looks at it first to screen out the unqualified folks who did not pay close attention to the requirements. After that they generally look for the following: #1. Experience #2. Core competencies, education and skills required are a match #3. Industry specific experience is a plus #4. ... Continue Reading

How to Write a Resume for Those Who Don’t Know Where to Start

August 27, 2010 by admin  
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Sitting down to write your first resume can be a mind-baffling event. If only for the fact that this one (or two) sheet of paper can affect whether you get a job or not, writing a resume can be rough. But it doesn’t have to be necessarily that bad. There ... Continue Reading

How to Write a Resume While you are currently working

August 26, 2010 by admin  
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A resume is the synopsis of your work experience and is used to highlight the shills that you possess. This acts like a mediator between the employer and you. If your resume speaks for you then only will it be possible for you to bag a moment with the employer. Thus, ... Continue Reading