Dec
16

Resumes Must Specifically Match Job Descriptions Example Resumes Won’t Make It

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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 »

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Dec
03

Questions and Answers About Resumes (Résumés/CVs) for Beginners

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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 »

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Oct
04

The Strategy and Tech Side of Social Media and Personal Branding

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There’s lots of talk today about personal branding. Personal branding is also inextricably linked to social media. Social media choices are vast and it can be a bit confusing in a busy life as to where to concentrate your efforts and which technology to use. FREE DEMO PROGRAM Can I suggest a four pronged approach.… Continue reading »

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Oct
06

What does the content of your resume say about you?

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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 »

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Sep
06

Does your Perfect Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) compute?

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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 »

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Jul
20

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: WHAT ABOUT YOUR EMAIL IMAGE?

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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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Jun
16

Is it… résumé, resumé or resume, or a CV? (tips part 7)

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Resume tip A: Resume Screeners Comments on What They Look For A) In screening the resume the points which I ‘take care of’ particularly would be: 1) Education qualification required for the job 2)Relevant experience [I assume in line with ad specs] 3) Job stability – for me which is very important criteria 4) Location [particularly… Continue reading »

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Jun
15

Resume writing tips part 6: keywords and proof reading

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Resume Tip A – The Best Keywords Many companies use digital databases to search for potential employees. This means that their HR department will conduct searches based on specific keywords. Therefore if your resume doesn’t have the keywords associated to the position description of the job you are applying for, you will be cut from their… Continue reading »

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Jun
13

Resumes part 5 the “must have” cover letter

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Resumes – Cover Letter ‘Rules’ Part “A” Your cover letter should be specifically written and targeted at the position you seek rather than just come across as your cover letter type ‘form letter’. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and why you would like to work for them… Continue reading »

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Jun
12

Resumes for government positions more like a CV

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Some advice from a government site “GovLoop”: use the free blank resume form at orglearn

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