The PPP has proven effective and has placed more than 250,000 federal employees to date. The PPP human resources specialists will review your resume, qualifications, specialized experience KSAs, option codes, grade and series to assist with career transition. Many BRAC-affected Department of Defense (DOD) workers send their resumes to the PPP to help land a […]
Four Microsoft Word Tips for the Resume Do-It-Yourselfer
When writing your resume, content is first and foremost. As more and more resumes are electronically scanned and entered into applicant tracking systems, sometimes an end user doesn’t see anything BUT the content. But let’s face it, looks matter too sometimes, right? Since your resume and cover letter are really the only aspect of your […]
ESP and Business English
When teaching ESP (English for Specific Purposes) or Business English, the teacher simply continues teaching all the English that they already know how to, but incorporate vocabulary, examples, topics and contexts that are relevant to the students particular needs. The term “specific” in ESP refers to the specific purpose for learning English. This may include […]
Resume Blasters – Tips on Blasting Your Resume
Being internet savvy has become quite common these days. This has become possible because of the easy access to the internet these days. This easy access has led to different kinds of benefits for people. Job search was not very easy in the previous years. But with the advent of the online job boards things […]
Freelance Writing – An Effective Online Job
For all those who want to stay at home and work the online jobs is the option. People can stay back at home and work according to one’s own wish. Better opportunities are available for those who are good at creative writing. Such people can take up freelance writing jobs. This is not just confined […]
The Resume "Wow" Factor
As a resume writer, I am always amazed at the amount of time I spend discussing the “wow” factor with job seekers. If any concept has been sold in regard to resumes, it is the idea that a resume must take on an almost magical quality that casts a spell over the reader, transforming the […]
Nuts and Bolts of Effective Cover Letters
As a job seeker, you shouldn’t overlook the importance of a cover letter. When written strategically it increases your chances for consideration and provides an opportunity to highlight your individuality. A cover letter is much more than stating, “I read the job announcement on ABC Job Board, please accept this letter as an application of […]
The 7 C’s of a Successful Resume
Your resume may have taken long hours to be perfected. However, there is no excuse to double check everything after it has been finished. The important thing is that you edit it with a fresh eye, maybe a day or two after it was written. This will enable you to see it from an outsider’s […]
Simple Tips For Cover Letter Writing
Are you looking for a way to boost your chances of getting hired in the company that you like and for a position that you most covet? Then before handing out those applications of yours to the HR department of the company – or companies that you want to work for, you must first learn […]
How to Post Your Resume
Everything helps in the search for a job, especially in an economy where things are tight and jobs are hard to find. Therefore job seekers should put every advantage on their side. Posting a resume online is a very good way to publicize yourself and your abilities. A company on the hunt for the right […]
