RESUME
8/6/2012
Negotiating Your Salary in a Bad Economy
Though the unemployment picture is still dim, with the July jobless rate ticking up to 8.3%, some people are nevertheless finding work. That means job seekers are getting new positions every day and confronting one of the toughest parts of the job search, the salary negotiation. Learn how to negotiate a great salary in tough times.
6/20/2012
10 Things to Leave Off Your Resume
What you don't include on your resume can be as important as what you do include. Read 10 things you should leave off.
6/11/2012
Effective Resume can Make a Difference
A resume is a summary of your work history and capabilities. What should you include in your resume? How should your resume be laid out? How can you make your resume stand apart from the many resumes submitted for the job or jobs you are interested in? Lean more about 2 different resume types: chronological and functional.
4/12/2012
How to Avoid Common Resume Mistakes
When you're looking for a new job, your resume typically isn't enough to seal the deal. It's plenty, however, to open the door. A flawless resume is therefore critical. To combat the odds and drastically increase your chances of landing a new job, read the following cautionary tips.
3/15/2012
5 Most Common Resume Blunders
from You only have one chance to make a first impression. That's a scary proposition given the overwhelming number of resumes flooding today's human resources departments. A single misstep can easily eliminate an IT (substitute your profession) professional's chances of qualifying for a prized position. Read on to find out applicants' most common resume blunders and how to avoid them.
11/18/2011
Five Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Resume
If you haven't dusted off your resume in a while, it might be time to evaluate how well it sells your skills and potential. Hopefully by now you have eliminated meaningless expressions from your CV and fixed the most common resume errors. This author of this article writes about five important resume tips.
10/19/2011
10 Ways to Get Your Resume Ignored for a Job Opening
The author of the article describes mistakes people make when sending resumes to apply for jobs.
9/20/2011
Job-Seeking Advice You're Getting Is Wrong
The search for a job in the currect economic climate is stressful enough without the added pressure of unsolicited advice. Friends, family and professional recruiters will offer all sorts of guidance about how to land a position. Especially when it comes to resume writing, take it with a grain of salt. The problem, according to professional resume writers, is that much of this advice establishes a cookie-cutter formula that makes it hard for your own document to stand out.
9/16/2011
Tips For Creating Your Custom Resume
For most people, the assumption is that one resume fits all, which is exactly why you should be customizing your resume to the job you're applying for. Your resume should stand out from the rest, and when you have tailored it to the position you're applying for, your chances of being called in for an interview are far better.
8/19/2011
Interview Tips for the 40+ Crowd
Looking for a job can be stressful. While 15 to 20 years of work experience are valuable, sometimes they can work against you. Being aware of perceptions that recruiters might have of you can help you tackle them better ahead of your job interview.
8/9/2011
How Unbeatable Is Your Resume?
Interview with author, Tony Beshara, who has found more than 8,500 individuals jobs during his 38 years in the business. Tony's goal was to write a book that teaches people how to craft a resume that commands attention and reflects a candidate who is worthy of serious consideration.
8/3/2011
How to Follow-up on Your Resume
A majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So the big question is, when is it appropriate to follow-up?
7/27/2011
Resume Must Shine to Bring About an Interview
This article offers advice on how to write resumes and cover letters. It also includes the do's and don'ts of resume writing.
6/23/2011
50 Job Search Tips That Work
This article provides the readers with tips to land an interview. Tips for resume building, interviewing, and what to do after the interview.
6/16/2011
Website Helps Job Seekers With Their Resume
This website helps job seekers with their resume.