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You Might Need a Resume Writer If... By Robyn Feldberg- First vs. Third Person Resumes - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Anne Follis“I swear, English teachers are the most annoying people on the planet!” proclaimed my college-bound son. “Don’t swear,” I admonished. “You must learn to eliminate unnecessary verbiage and make clean, declarative statements.” He rolled his eyes, muttered something unintelligible, and walked ...
Views: 24074(2 votes) - 10 Reasons to say when you look for a new job - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Maarten Van HerckWe all know the feeling: you want to apply for a new profession. In order to do this, you have to write a job resume, make sure that the resume you write is appropriate; it is necessary to know if you need a professional resume, a manager resume,… And if you are not sure how to write it in a ...
Views: 24034(3 votes) - Cover Letter For Airport Job Position - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Qing Lin PetrasA Cover Letter example for people who are seeking a job in airport. Dear Mr.Haynes: Thank you for taking your time reviewing this letter. I am writing to express my best interest to join Anderson Airport. I became aware that you are currently hiring a new Public Service Representative ...
Views: 18753 - Resume Do's and Don'ts - Pt. 1 - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Greg FahertyResume Do's and Don'ts - Pt. 1 By Greg Faherty, CPRW As a professional resume writer, I am frequently asked about what works, and what doesn’t, on resumes; in other words, what do hiring managers and recruiters look for when it comes to a resume. In parts I and II of this article, I ...
Views: 10224(2 votes) - Network Engineer Resume Objectives - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jennifer ParkerNetwork engineer position in an IT company is associated with the technical work. They are responsible for maintaining the computer network and troubleshooting the problems arising in this network. These engineers are required in all the companies where there is requirement of large computer set ...
Views: 7758(1 vote) - Functional Resume - Pros and Cons - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalA functional template or sample is one that may be adapted for the purposes of those looking for a career switch. The functional resume samples are those that highlight one’s skills and abilities rather than work experience or the jobs previously held. Functional resumes are sometimes also known ...
Views: 7219(1 vote) - How Much Money Will Your Resume Make or Cost? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Tim CunninghamWhen people call and ask me, “How much do you charge for a resume?” my reply is often something like this: “It depends on what you want the resume to do. Have you been hired already, and is your employer now telling you that they need a resume for their HR file on you? Or do you need the ...
Views: 6891(2 votes) - Importance of Career Objective Statement - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Phillip TurnerCareer objective is the foremost section in any resume. No matter what position you apply for, your resume objective statement will always get attention from the hiring managers. Presenting this part clearly and efficiently will get attention from the employers and reduce your efforts to a great ...
Views: 6711(1 vote) - Project Manager Resume 7 Power Words You Need And Why - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Justin MountfordPutting together the perfect attention grabbing project manager resume is tough. To make this painful process easier I’ve found there are certain power words that recruiters look for, make sure you feature these power words in your resume. Let’s take a look at seven power words you should ...
Views: 6598(1 vote) - How To Make A CV Awesome By Using One Liners - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Justin MountfordYour CV is a tool that you use to sell your skills and abilities to potential employers, your CV needs to be the best it can because you only have one shot to make an impression. Do you know how to make a cv grab a recruiter by the shirt? Why not use a technique that gets the attention of ...
Views: 6597 - Import Export Resume Example - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Qing Lin PetrasThis Import Export Resume Example was created by myself.It had been sent to the import export and international trade related companies in Greater Boston areas, during 2002 and 2003. It is my sincerely hope that you can get help from it for your career journal in import export ...
Views: 6131(2 votes) - Use Job Shadowing to Get Resume Keywords - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeJob shadowing is just what it sounds like: you be someone's "shadow" for the day, to learn what a typical day is like in their job. It's also known as a field preceptorship, or a ride-along (especially accurate for going with sales reps on their routes). It's a "tryout" for you with no ...
Views: 6042(1 vote) - Career Objective Examples for Resumes: How to Instantly Grab Any Employer’s Attention - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Michael LeeWhen writing your resume, one of the first things you have to consider is your career objective. I’ve been there before and I know how challenging it can be to come up with something note-worthy. In this case, it doesn’t hurt to look for outstanding career objective examples for resumes you can ...
Views: 5922(2 votes) - Does your résumé have enough gravy or is it a dry turkey? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Michelle RiklanAs we prepare for the holiday season, I find myself comparing my work to feast preparations. Is there a difference between a well prepared holiday feast and a microwaveable frozen dinner in a box? As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer, I often hear from potential clients who need to be ...
Views: 5859 - How to List Your Hobbies and Interests on a Resume - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jo DraperWhen it comes to writing a resume or CV, having written down the hard facts about your education, employment and skills, many people then struggle to know exactly how to address their hobbies and interests. This section of a resume is viewed by many as an opportunity to stand out from the crowd, ...
Views: 5776 - Import Export Manager Cover Letter - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Qing Lin PetrasThe following Import Export Manager Cover Letter was created by myself. Together with my personal resume, it had been sent to the import export and international trade related companies in Greater Boston areas, during 2002 and 2003. It is my sincerely hope that you can get help from this import ...
Views: 5733 - How Do I Get My Resume to Land on the Top of the Pile? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Michelle RiklanJob hunt getting you down? Are you frustrated at a lack of response? These 7 tips will supercharge your resume and ensure that it stands out among the rest. Tip #1: Cut and Paste? Can someone else cut and paste what you wrote and put it on their resume? If the answer is yes, then it’s time ...
Views: 5711(1 vote) - How to Write a Resume Using Added-Value Skills to Sell Yourself to Employers - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Cynthia FunkhouserThe Heavy Diesel Truck Technician drafting his resume wonders whether to include sales skills learned in a position he once had working in a mall kiosk. At the same time, an applicant for Store Manager puzzles over whether to highlight her administrative experience using Microsoft ...
Views: 5396 - How To Write a Resume That Shows Your Ability to Solve Problems - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Heather EagarSometimes it feels that your resume is supposed to introduce you to a company that will solve all of your problems. When you’re hired, you will be able to pay your bills, work in an environment you enjoy and take another step in the right direction toward creating the career of your ...
Views: 5323(2 votes) - Importance of Career Objectives on a Resume - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from James TomersonCareer objectives can add plenty of weight to a resume. There are two schools of thoughts on whether you should include an objective statement in a resume. Some career counselors support the use of career objectives while there are others who are against the same. So, are career objectives truly ...
Views: 5266 - DASHING Cover Letters - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Michelle RiklanAre Cover Letters Important? Yes. While some may argue that a cover letter is an “extra step”, I say it is an expected step when sending out your résumé. Outside of the fact that omitting the cover letter can be perceived as being lazy, we exist in a very competitive job-market, and a ...
Views: 5120 - The Chronological Resume - The Pros And Cons - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalYour resume should be able to convince a person within the space of about half a minute that you are a person they need to meet with; that here is a person that deserves an interview. So this half minute of attention from a prospective employer that you have, is what you have to use to get ...
Views: 4954(1 vote) - How to Write Optician Resume - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Ana PaulOpticians are specialized and trained at dealing with eyeglasses, and solving the issues associated with eyesight. They dispense glasses, lenses or optical items according to the given prescription, and solve the relevant issues. So, their main work relates to creating optical items as per given ...
Views: 4827(1 vote) - Killer Resumes to Get You Hired - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryBeing a new job seeker, writing an impressive resume is the most important skill you want to master right now. The process is easy once you know what you're doing and you can produce a great finished product if you exert enough time and effort into it. Your resume symbolizes your professional ...
Views: 4713(2 votes) - Teacher Cover Letter Example is useful for both of fresher and experienced teacher - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Alan BleiweissA Teacher Cover Letter Example should contain a material which is sent to the employer. It should correct and profession in all aspect. There should not be poor spelling, grammatical mistakes and improper format. These make an impression to employers. You should try more than one and you should ...
Views: 4539 - Should You Include a Headshot With Your Resume? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Ken SundheimIf you spend any time at all reading opinions on job search and hiring, you'll often see "never send a picture along with your resume" treated as a hard and fast rule. Among the many resumes my firm receives, occasionally some are paired with pictures. We've seen everything from ...
Views: 4523(2 votes) - Sample Resume Objectives - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonWhen writing a resume many people leave off the objective. Depending on your career level and title, this can be an okay move. For the most part I suggest all entry level and mid career professionals include an objective on their resumes. The purpose of the objective is to state your purpose. ...
Views: 4246(2 votes) - Resume Tips For Fresh Graduates - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalSomeone who is a fresh graduate will obviously have a different kind of requirement for what to put in a resume and indeed could still be wondering how to write a resume. Free sample resumes are available for all purposes, including for fresh graduates and as people just entering the work force ...
Views: 4216(2 votes) - Advantages of Resume Template - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Sandy DsouzaBuilding a resume is an overwhelming task. Readymade resume templates will make your CV writing much easier. These are the proper, pre-written CV formats that can be downloaded and edited to draft a perfect CV. Using these templates, you will save your time otherwise wasted on collecting the ...
Views: 4032(1 vote) - How to Write a Teen Resume - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from James TomersonWriting a teenager’s resume is quite a tough job. Usually, teens lack work experience and educational qualification. If you have never worked before, you are annoyed when it comes to completing the work history section. Well, this is a situation which most of the teens out there face. However, ...
Views: 3983(1 vote) - Words That Sabotage Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Alesia BenedictCreating a winning executive resume is a feat of strategy involving focus, wording, design, and content selection. To achieve a career marketing document that wins interviews, all areas of the strategy must be on-target and consciously used in the most effective manner. One of the most common ...
Views: 3832(2 votes) - How to Write a Cover Letter for Accounting Job - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Ana RoseHow to Write a Cover Letter for Accounting Job The accounting field provides a wide range of job opportunities to fresher and experienced candidates. Although the basic nature of all the accounting jobs is same, there are different positions in this field. The field of accounting is expanding ...
Views: 3792 - Bullet Points That Sing of Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Philip SchoenSummary Bullet points make up the bulk of a resume, and in a well-crafted document, each one is an invitation to the Hiring Manager to imagine you as the solution to her staffing need. If you follow the rules of good bullet point creation and etiquette, you will have her attention. Language ...
Views: 3710 - Why Use a Virtual Human Resources Assistant? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Grainne FoleyIn these tough economic times, businesses are looking for ways to cut costs or ways to keep running their businesses with a limited staff. Virtual Assistants cost approximately 40% less than using a full-time employee. Virtual Assistants pay for their own taxes, insurance, provide their own ...
Views: 3710(1 vote) - The Executive Personal Brand Worksheet: 10 Steps to Defining Your Authentic Personal Brand - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Meg GuiseppiWith all the buzz about personal branding these days, perceptions and definitions vary greatly … and misconceptions abound. Tom Peters’ coined the term "personal branding" in his 1997 article “The Brand Called You” (http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/10/brandyou.html) at Fast Company, where ...
Views: 3695(2 votes) - CV for Gulf - Be Proficient With Your Resume - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew SmithGulf is one of the well known regions of world which has made a positive image in the ground of petroleum industries, crude oil, natural gas and now there are many other consultant and servicing firms. Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are some of the countries in gulf who have the world ...
Views: 3668(1 vote) - Tips To Write An Attractive Resume For Freshers - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Neelam KumariHave you just completed her graduation and now looking for a job? If you are planning to start his career with his first job application, should make his professional CV before applying for any job. The reason is that the application must inform the hiring manager or employer about their level ...
Views: 3604 - What hobbies and interests on your CV/resume say about you - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from Harry JamesMany people underestimate what hobbies and interests on your CV / Resume say about you and just how important they could be to a future employer. With over 10 year’s experience of helping people to find work, I often have to underline the importance of an effective CV and cover letter. ...
Views: 3578 - Important Skills for Customer Service Resume Templates - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Sandy DsouzaThe job of a customer service executive includes assisting the clients as per their needs and providing them online assistance. When applying for this position, it is important to highlight the necessary skills expected by the hiring managers for better impact. Knowing that resume is the only ...
Views: 3447(1 vote) - Flight Attendant Interview Questions and Answers - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Charles BergerOne of the top careers that men and women would love to get these days is flight attendant career. A lot of young men and women particularly the new graduates of secondary education are doing their best to be qualified to get a flight attendant job. What are the qualifications in order for you ...
Views: 3439 - 4 Top Reasons Your Job Search Struggles - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Ken MooreWhy is it that nearly every job seeker puts ten times the energy and effort into the job search than what they get back in return? To speak in business terms (and running your job search should be treated like a business), where’s the return-on-investment (ROI)? Hope is not enough. You hope ...
Views: 3420(2 votes) - What Is Wrong With My CV? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalIf you find that your resume or CV has been doing the rounds but is seeming to yield no interview calls then perhaps you need to take a long hard look to see what is wrong with it. There are a number of free resume sites that will offer the bare bones of how to write a resume, but you need to ...
Views: 3249(3 votes) - What to include in a skill section for customer service resume? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Sandy DsouzaCustomer service agent is the person assisting the clients and providing online help to the customers. These agents have to directly communicate with the client and solve their queries. Hence, this position needs a person with excellent communication skills. You may not know anything about the ...
Views: 3188(1 vote) - Career Changers: How to Write a Skills-Based Resume - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Don GoodmanMaking a career change is a tough decision for most people, especially if you are already mid-way or more into a career in another field. In some cases, it can feel like having to turn back time, starting at a level alongside interns or entry-level professionals with lower pay than what you ...
Views: 3178 - Telecommunication Specialist Resume Tips and Guidelines - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Joseph MagdaleneToday, no distance is longer due to the revolution in the telecommunications technology. It has helped people and businesses tremendously. On one hand, it has made possible to speak to your distant relatives or friends in a matter of seconds, and on the other, it has improved the standard of ...
Views: 3172(1 vote) - Resume For Fresh Graduate - How To Craft An Impressive One? - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from CK TanHow can you craft an impressive resume if you don't have any work experience? This is a problem that is shared by all job hunters who recently graduated from a training program in their field. Even if you don't have that much information to include, you can craft an impressive resume for fresh ...
Views: 3127(1 vote) - 10 things to do after being laid off - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Bob McIntoshAfter being laid off from a job, you may feel a sense of paralysis and feel like locking yourself in a room; but this would be a mistake. Now, more than ever, is time to take action. Below some of the must doe’s for people who are starting their job search. Take time to regroup. This is ...
Views: 3089 - Resume Objective Statements: Tell the Hiring Manager Why He Should Read the Rest of Your Resume - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDon’t be fooled by people who tell you that resume objective statements are optional, or that you shouldn’t have one at all. Their reasoning is usually that objective statements fence you in and limit your job-seeking focus. I’m here to tell you that you need an objective statement on your ...
Views: 3089(2 votes) - The Best Ways To Format A Resume And Get Hired - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Heather EagarMany job seekers have no idea that their resume’s formatting is just as important as the content on the resume. In other words, if you don’t have a decent setup, many hiring managers won’t give your resume a second look. Really, though, is there anything that you can do about it? Actually, ...
Views: 2943(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Writing a Top Notch Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryThere's no doubt that cover letters are absolutely necessary for job success. However, how can you make sure your letter stands out from the crowd? How can you urge a person to employ you merely by submitting one single letter of introduction? Do not underestimate the power of a great cover ...
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