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 »
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 »
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 »
Jul
02
Finding New Employees, via Social Networks
A NY Times story by Julie Weed ‘Alan Kennedy… did what many job seekers are now advised to do: he set up profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn.’ ‘Mr. Kennedy’s former co-worker used a software tool to search the profile information of his Facebook friends and LinkedIn contacts. He flagged Mr. Kennedy as a possible match… Continue reading »
Jun
17
Resume writing tips part eight: don’t upset the reader, hirer’s pet peeves!
Resume Tip A – Avoid Hirer’s “Peeves” Can I suggest you read “Top 30 Executive Resume Pet Peeves of Hiring Decision-Makers” - by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D. before you use the free blank resume form at orglearn! Some of the peeves are: 1. Resume has spelling errors, typos and grammatical flaws. 2. Resume is too long. 3. Resume… Continue reading »
Jun
16
Is it… résumé, resumé or resume, or a CV? (tips part 7)
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 »
Jun
15
Resume writing tips part 6: keywords and proof reading
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 »
Jun
14
5 Things You Need to Tell Hiring Managers
an excellent article by Robert Half International “…if you hope to land a new position, you must stand out from the crowd” 1. “I’m professional.” “be careful with the type of language you use. Remember that your application materials are business documents” 2. “I’m a go-getter.” “unless you’re specifically asked not to, follow up with… Continue reading »
Jun
13
Resumes part 5 the “must have” cover letter
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 »
Jun
12
Resumes for government positions more like a CV
Some advice from a government site “GovLoop”: use the free blank resume form at orglearn
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