The first ten words need to be attention grabbers. If you don’t get your readers attention early they wont continue reading. Perhaps, for example, if you are applying for a sales job you could open with something like… “During the last 12 months I have beaten my sales targets by X%. You could of course… 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
Preparing for Job Interview – 10 Critical Pre-Interview Tips
1. Know How to Get There: Say your interview is in three days time. Sometime between now and then at the same time of day do a practice run on how to get there. If this is not possible plan to get to the interview location one hour before the appointed time. You can then… 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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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