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 »
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 »
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
12
Resumes for government positions more like a CV
Some advice from a government site “GovLoop”: use the free blank resume form at orglearn
Jun
11
How to write a resume, resume tips section 4
Resume Part A – Don’t Boast or be Self-Centered As you can see from the links listed on this blog I have a website with a free blank resume template. Many individuals send me their resume, I store it so, as recently happened, when they lose it I can on request send it back to… Continue reading »
Jun
10
Resume writing: tips for using the free blank resume form part 3
Resume Part A – Be Concise Limit the more detailed information regarding your work history to what is pertinent to the job you are applying for – short is sweet. The most important information (from the potential employer’s point of view) must come very early on in your resume. blank resume at www.orglearn.org Resume Part B… Continue reading »
Jun
09
Employment: free sample resume, template, resume form, examples & tips 2
Resume Part A – General Presentation Use ‘formal’ language and short crisp well structured sentences – easy to read absorb. Use subheadings – they help the overworked hiring manger find what he/she is looking for quickly. Use simple and clear typefaces – I think “Arial” is great. Do not use jargon or abbreviations, check the spelling… Continue reading »
Jun
08
Free sample resume blank template job resume form examples & help 1
Resume Part A: Format One two or three pages maximum using the following format, note one well written page is probably best: Name Introduction Functional Skills/Competencies Scope of Positions Held Career Highlights/Awards Employment History Education Personal Data Note: There is no “career objective statement” and the reason for excluding it will be explained in a later post (so can I suggest… Continue reading »
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