Create a Rappin’ Resume
by: Barbara Snyder.
(Percussion sounds emanating from who knows where while you listen to the cadence of the words below.)It’s time to sell yourself.May the words light up the way.It’s now your chance to shine,And it’s soon gonna be your day.So make s...
5 Steps To A Successful Resume
by: Jonathan R Taylor.
2. Be Specific - Too often, I see resumes with experience stated this way, "Sold used vehicles" or "Negotiated claim settlements." Use real numbers to improve your resume. "Sold 20 used vehicles in first 3 months of employment" or "Incre...
Resume Objectives Suitable for You
by: Kathi Macnaughton.
So, how do you know who is right?The simple answer is... no one is absolutely right.Your decision on whether to use resume objectives willdepend on your circumstances, job search goals, and—insome cases—the person who reviews your re...
Can You Afford To Write Your Own Resume?
by: Ann Baehr.
The answer lies in what type of position they are targeting and their level of resume writing skills. Whether basic or complex, a resume must be attractive, focused, and interesting to read. Failing to achieve these objectives means fail...
TMI: The Resume Destroyer
by: Pierre Daunic.
“They say my résumé should be only one page long. Is that correct?”Not necessarily. Many résumés are rightly two, three, or even more pages in length. On the other hand, many résumés are far longer than necessary. Carelessly wr...
The Computer-Friendly Resume
by: Laura Murray.
The Computer-Friendly ResumeThe evolution of technology is changing the traditional methods for job searching and recruiting. More and more companies are now relying on computers to initiate the process of hiring and are filling their da...
Optimizing your Resume Presentation
by: Scott Brown.
When a recruiter sees your resume, they want to quickly determine which of the following four categories the resume belongs in:1. Resume is not appropriate for the job at all - for example, a bookkeeper applying for an accounting job. Re...
Making Sure Your Resume Gets Through to Recruiters
by: Scott Brown.
Avoiding the Spam TrapThere is no one single rule or maxim for keeping your resume from being misclassified as a spam message. Different spam filters work in different ways. However, there are some general things you can look out for. It...
Do You Have This Key Element in Your Resume?
by: Joe Turner.
Most books on resume writing are terribly out-of-date. Although well intentioned and filled with other good information, most have not been updated for the job search realities of today. Surprisingly, few resume books will even mention w...
Resume Marketing Strategies
by: Annemarie Cross.
Due to the increasing competitiveness of todays job market requires the job seeker to be far more aggressive in their overall job search campaign, particularly when developing their career-marketing document – the resume. Wi...
Demystifying Resume Keywords
by: Annemarie Cross.
Previously known as buzz words, keywords are generally nouns (however can also include verbs), and are typically structured into compulsory and advantageous categories to identify crucial skills and experience required in a candidate.&nb...
The 9 Circles of Résumé Purgatory
by: Dr. Sander Marcus.
Dante, in his famous “Inferno,” described the 9 circles of the netherworld in great detail. But there were no résumés in Dante’s time. Had there been, he undoubtedly would have reserved a special version of Hades, as follows: Lik...
Resume Writing Solutions
by: Michelle Dumas.
Do you have a completely unblemished work history? Was writing your resume a breeze because you are perfectly qualified with a model career and educational background? Or, do you find yourself struggling to prepare your resume...struggli...
Video Resume - Who is Watching?
by: Robin Ogden.
The introduction of thevideo resume has added an entirely new approach to career management.?Although, many recruiters and hiring managers believe the video resumewill be beneficial, there are others who say they don’t want to spendtim...
The Visual Impact Of Your Resume
by: Sarika Kabra.
Your resume creates an impact in twochief ways: that of content and the visual impact. Your resume must therefore,score highly on both counts because in many situations that resume is the firstimpression of yourself that you create on a ...
