Resumes Must Specifically Match Job Descriptions Resumes critically must “show clearly how your skills & qualifications meet the SPECIFIC JOB description” and “if you’re not a perfect fit on paper for a particular job, you need to look for creative ways to get the hiring manager’s attention.” This is according to Rebecca Anderson (VP Queens… Continue reading »
Dec
13
Resume Examples and How Not to Use Them
New article on resume examples and the original resume example is still available. As the article states you will need to take great care if you rely on examples as hiring companies have varied and specific requirements. If you use the resume example I have supplied it may be a little more work however it… Continue reading »
Dec
03
Questions and Answers About Resumes (Résumés/CVs) for Beginners
It may be useful when looking at writing your resume to consider the following questions: 1. Other than going for a job are there any other reasons to do a resume? A resume can be quite helpful in many ways. It can: • help you remember important details when talking over the phone or in… Continue reading »
Nov
29
New Sample Resume Page and Advice at orglearn
New article on how to write resumes added: http://www.orglearn.org/sample-resume.html The “orglearn” site in addition to career success, management, leadership and teamwork articles provides information on how to write job resumes to match different employer requirements, resume templates and resume statement examples for you to use to when setting out your skills and competencies. This approach… Continue reading »
Jan
19
Not Messing Up a Job Interview
Some undesirable behaviors and crazy complaints that will destroy a job applicant’s chances to being offered the job, 1. Saying something like “wow it took me two and a half hours to get here.” 2. “I had a problem finding your business premises.” 3. “Of course I’ll take the job. How much does it pay?”… Continue reading »
Oct
06
What does the content of your resume say about you?
Is your resume merely a self-serving autobiography or does it present a solution to your readers’ problems? These are questions asked by Phil Rosenberg of “reCareered” sometime back, the answers are however probably even more pertinent in today’s business climate. I receive many resumes on my free resume form page and I am astounded by… Continue reading »
Sep
13
Five Great Ways to Land Your Resume in the Office Waste Bin
A great resume advice article by Jessica Holbrook on “careerrocketeer”. The main points: Applying for a job, resume sin number 1. Not including a cover letter with your resume. Obvious really! Resume sin number 2. Including an objective statement. “Point blank objectives are bad form.” Sin number 3. “Use headings like profile and career summary… Continue reading »
Sep
06
Does your Perfect Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) compute?
I recently read an interesting blog on “Writing the perfect resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)” and the section that caught my eye was that regarding the ability of software selection or “resume CV reading software” to put you in the to be interviewed pile. To quote the writer: “As organisations (or organizations if you prefer) become… Continue reading »
Jul
22
HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE – SOME BASIC PHILOSOPHY
Change some basic coping (succeeding) philosophy! Six keys to winning during change. Acknowledge that things continually change. Simple and obvious however many will delude themselves into believing life is stable, secure and constant. (Maybe not so much anymore!) Accept that now is the only time you ever really have and live in the present rather… Continue reading »
Jul
20
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: WHAT ABOUT YOUR EMAIL IMAGE?
When seeking employment your image and particularly the first impression you make is vitally important. I have written in the past about cover letters and resumes and how to enhance your chances of getting an interview. One issue that seems to be overlooked by many is their email address. Now for personal correspondence your email… Continue reading »
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