What is a CV? Curriculum Vitae or ‘CV’ for short means ‘course of life’ in Latin, and the definition of the French term Resume is ‘summary’. This is effectively what your CV should be; a summary of all of your achievements in your working/educational/professional life. What information should be included in your CV? You may […]
Resume Writing For Professionals
Having a great resume is the first step to landing that ideal job. Resume writing can be the most stressful part of the job search. But it is also the most effective way to share your experience and qualifications. The purpose of your resume is to create enough interest that the employer will want to […]
Resume Writing For Losers
So if you were fired should you include that job on your resume? If you dropped out of college and became ski bum for two years should that be included? If you started a business and failed should that go on your resume? Consider this TRUE resume: Lost job Defeated in run for public office […]
The Power of Writing Effective Resume
Eight seconds. Do you know what that number represents? Why yes, it is the amount of time a professional bull rider must stay on his bull in a rodeo. But that’s not exactly related to writing effective resume (unless you’re a professional cowboy). Eight seconds. That’s the short time span your resume has to catch […]
The Misuse and Overuse of English Articles by ESL and EFL Students
Many languages are different from English in regard to semantics, syntax and grammar. Although there are a variety of differences, this paper researches article use, misuse and acquisition. I predict that speakers of languages other than English which lack an article system (Korean, Russian, Polish and Japanese) will demonstrate language transfer errors within the English […]
Student Resumes Tips
Often you come across several resume writing tips. Most tips are generic and do not relate to every profile. The resume tips given to experienced candidates will always be different from the ones given to entry level candidates as there is a vast difference between the career profiles of both candidates. Hence the format of […]
How To Make A Good Cover Letter
One of the great ways to make a good first impression to the potential employer is by sending in a cover letter, along with your resume. Some employers may not even require you to send in a cover letter, but for those that do, it is highly recommended that you send one. A cover letter […]
More Than 75% of Your Resume Could Be Useless
You kill more trees by using more papers while printing your resume and contribute to further warming the planet by consuming extra kilobytes when circulating it electronically. Therefore, keeping your CV short does not only grant it the attention of potential employers but also makes you environmentally responsible. Employers wish if applicants learn how to […]
Sample Resumes
A resume is a marketing tool used by job searchers to search for new jobs and promotions on an old job. It usually contains the details of educational qualification, skills hobbies and past job experiences. There are many places on the Internet where you can get for free. These sample resumes give guidelines of how […]
A Great Cover Letter Is Your Escort to More Job Interviews
Creating a compelling cover letter is a vital step in the job application process. Your letter should have a professional, yet naturally flowing conversational tone. Never underestimate the power of a cover letter to make or break your submission to a particular company, which is assessing your fitness as a candidate. Call it a resume […]
