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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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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Jul
02

Finding New Employees, via Social Networks

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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 »

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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
11

How to write a resume, resume tips section 4

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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 »

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Jun
09

Employment: free sample resume, template, resume form, examples & tips 2

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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 »

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Jun
08

Free sample resume blank template job resume form examples & help 1

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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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