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

How to write a resume when you are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant job?

December 13, 2010 by  
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certified-nursing-assistant Your resume should be structured just like any other resume. In other words, your contact info, experience, schooling, and skills. So you’d talk about the kinds of things you’ve done and/or learned about with regards to being a nursing assistant and working with patients. And anything outside this that’s related ... Continue Reading

Get to Respond to Resumes Online by Creating a Good Job Description

November 7, 2010 by  
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When you seek for a resume database or utilize a resume finder to hunt down numbers of websites at once, you’ll get numerous results. Looking for resumes rather than letting them stack up on your desk, is one of the effective ways to occupy open positions. The only dilemma would ... Continue Reading

How do employers/recruiters feel about .pdf resumes

October 15, 2010 by  
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pdf-symbol A recent (albeit small and localized) survey suggested that about a third of employers actually preferred PDFs. Has there been a shift so that PDFs are more acceptable? Pros and cons? Let’s first address the positives around why one might want to send a resume in the PDF format. 1. Consistency – ... Continue Reading

Four tips to keep your Resume up-to-date

September 16, 2010 by  
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1. Do quarterly (or monthly) self-evaluation. Schedule one hour every 90 days or so to reflect on your performance and career goals. Were you tasked with a specific project? Do you have information to quantify your results? Did any of your key responsibilities change? If you wait to do this ... Continue Reading

What is the rule for 1-Page vs. 2-Page Resumes?

August 27, 2010 by  
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Resume length is one of the most frequently discussed and hotly debated topics in resume writing. Most teens and young adults should limit their resume to one page. It’s important to remember that a resume is not meant to be a complete accounting of your entire life. Instead, it’s a targeted ... Continue Reading

Inside Secrets Of How Employers Select Resumes And You Can Use It To Get Interviews

June 6, 2010 by  
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There are many jobseekers who are thinking hard to figure out how the employers select resumes for interviews. By knowing the secrets behind how the employers select the resume, we can focus on the correct strategy to get job interviews. In this article, I am going to tell you 3 inside ... Continue Reading

6 ways to write a good sales resume

March 17, 2009 by  
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In sales, your goal is to get results. And that is what should come through a winner to resume sales. This article will help you tailor your resume to charges related to sales and improve their chances. From the author of the newly relased book “Think like an Interviewer: Your ... Continue Reading

Writing a Resume that impress employers

March 10, 2009 by  
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Your resume is the first impression that an employer has of you. At the most basic level, a resume is simply a description of the skills, experience, education and professional achievements that make you qualify for a position. A good resume will accurately inform an employer about your background. A ... Continue Reading

What challenges do job seekers face when they update resumes?

March 9, 2009 by  
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Is there any particular area that job seekers struggle with when preparing their resume? What guidance would you look for from a career coach or consultant? The most important thing to focus on when updating your resume is to make sure you have a well-articulated focus. This is like the objective, ... Continue Reading