Proofreading is a specialized skill and MS Word only gets about one third of the job done. So if you were relying on the spell check feature to finish your proofreading don’t even dream of using that resume just yet. Most resume services offer editing and proofreading as part of their services. So you don’t have to go […]
Does Your Cover Letter Let You Down?
Getting that competitive advantage in a crowded job market can be a challenge. One of the best tools you have outside of your Resume is a compelling Cover Letter that has fresh, engaging content that clearly outlines why you are the best fit for the role. This is the perfect opportunity to present to the […]
Leverage Job Descriptions to Write Your Resume
Job descriptions often have meaty tidbits you can use when writing your resume. Read through each posting carefully and select the bullet points you want to address in your resume. For illustration purposes, below are mock job-description bullet points along with accomplishment statements that speak to each bullet point. Example #1:Build new business Matching accomplishment: […]
Transitioning From The Military to Civilian Service? Tips To Make The Change Quickly
Transitioning From The Military to Civilian Service? How to make the change quickly and find a rewarding job. As a military veteran making the transition to civilian life you are facing a great life changing transition. You have successfully built a career within the military structure for the last number of years, gained valuable skills, […]
What is Resumix and How Do I Use It?
Agencies such as the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and the Department of Commerce now rely on a resume system known as Resumix to aid in the hiring process. The implementation of this system was done to help ease the recruitment process on both the recruit and the recruiter side. A Resumix resume is […]
How to Prepare the Professional Experience Portion of the Resume
Depending on who you ask, everybody has a different idea of how the professional experience portion of the resume should be written. Should it be in the 1st person, implied 1st person, or 3rd person? Does it have to be entirely in the past tense, even if you are currently employed? The list is endless. […]
Keywords Are The Key To Your Resume Ending Up In A Job Recruiter’s Hands
“What in the world are keywords and why do I need to use them on my resume?” These are questions that you’re probably asking yourself. Well, in a nutshell, keywords are the words a company is looking for when reviewing a compilation of resumes. Most small and large companies are now using a tool called […]
Effective Resume Writing
Your resume is an essential part of your job search, it is your opportunity to make a good impression on employers. For this reason, the information on your resume should be pertinent, easy to read, and attractively laid out. Content Your resume needs to provide the reader with a general review of your background. Do […]
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 […]
Resume Writing – Does Your Resume Measure Up?
TIPS FROM A CAREER EXPERT! Okay, you just spent a gazillion hours trying to write your resume and now you are ready to send it out to all those prospective employers and recruiters. Or are you? Maybe just a few more tweaks. Do I have too much information or maybe not enough? Is it all […]
