Update your resume when applying for a specific job

July 24, 2010 by  
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update-resume Your resume should be updated frequently, especially if you’re applying for a specific job. Along with writing an original application letter to a prospective employer, your resume should be equally current. Some tips on making the most positive presentation include: 1. Find out as much as you can about the duties ... Continue Reading

Typical mistakes job seekers make in resume

July 23, 2010 by  
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# Typos, misspelled words, and bad grammar can make a hiring manager think you’re careless or won’t pay attention to details on the job. Show you are capable of doing the job by choosing words carefully and catching any mistakes. # Including too much information can make employers think you aren’t ... Continue Reading

Creating a Jobsearch Resume That Gets Results

July 21, 2010 by  
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The first thing that every newly unemployed person needs to do is get his employment resume in order and ready to submit to available positions. This may sound easy, but as anyone who has been out there lately will attest, it is a daunting task. Not just one employment resume will ... Continue Reading

Can a Resume be more than one page?

July 13, 2010 by  
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resume A resume can be more than one page yes. However i and any other professional would advise you to keep it to one page. Believe it or not if you turn in a lengthy resume it can actually work against you. The person your applying to could very well pick up your ... Continue Reading

How to write a resume for different job targets

July 8, 2010 by  
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resume-writing Navigating the job market The resume is one’s “roadmap” of their career thus far. It is a brief encapsulation of jobs, skills, education, and personal information. That said there are no universal rules when it comes to resume content and style. Always editing People should keep this in mind when writing their resume ... Continue Reading

The Dangers of Lying on Your Resume

May 23, 2010 by  
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Have you heard about Adam Wheeler, the 23-year-old Delaware man who faked his way into Harvard? His predicament may seem funny, or even impressive, but these days Wheeler isn’t laughing. His hoax led to his arrest and this week he was arraigned on more than 20 charges, including identity fraud, ... Continue Reading

5 Resume Phrases to Avoid

December 28, 2009 by  
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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

Watch out for the signs of an impending layoff

December 28, 2009 by  
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You love your work and your workplace with colleagues that you may enter the comfort zone of work. So many may fail to recognize the telltale signs of a layoff.  Here are some tips and signs you need to watchout for: 1.Attitude of Boss: If the Boss is closely observing you,which ... Continue Reading

First Timer Internet Recruitment for Australia Jobs

December 12, 2009 by  
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Many of you might be first timers in applying online for Australian jobs or some of you have been doing so for several months now. But, how many of you really understand what happens once your finger swiftly hits that submit button? If you are really heart bent in applying ... Continue Reading

10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of

December 10, 2009 by  
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Whether looking for your first job, or moving up into top level management, few things speak better of you than your resume. Here are ten things to consider when creating a resume for yourself: 1) What is a resume and what goes in it? A resume is nothing more than a verbal ... Continue Reading