Top 4 Resume Mistakes that Could Cost You the Job
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsYou’ve probably heard the saying: “Looking for a job is a full-time job.” That’s pretty accurate. In a rocky job market, it can take quite a bit of effort to find gainful employment. Your first order of business ids making sure that your resume is in order. When preparing your resume avoid the top four mistakes that could get in your way of finding the perfect job. Full Article
How to Use Social Media in Your Job Search
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsPeople often find jobs through other people in their network. That’s what’s made social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter so popular. The goal of these sites is to build connections with others. You can even successfully leverage these connections to assist with your job search. Full Article
4 Tips for Writing a Winning Cover Letter
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsWhen going for a specific job opportunity, most employers expect to receive a cover letter along with a resume. It is another important job search tool and should be written to substantiate and highlight the information your resume contains. Full Article
4 Benefits of Using a Chronological Resume
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsWhen it’s time to create, or update, your resume in preparation of finding a new job, you may find the experience more challenging than you expected. One issue that often stumps job seekers is choosing the right resume format. The two most common formats are the chronological and function resume. The question is: which format is best at positioning you as an ideal candidate? The answer: the format that best presents your qualifications, skills and experience; however, the chronological format is used most often. Full Article
Resume Tips for Creative Professionals
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsImage is everything when you’re a job seeker. In fact, your resume is a prospective employer’s first impression of you. This is especially true of anyone seeking job opportunities in a creative field like graphic design or media production, so it’s important to make that first impression count. Combine powerful content with a professional layout to get their attention and keep your resume from ending up in the slush pile. Full Article
How to Use Keywords in Your Resume to Improve Your Online Job Search
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsIncluding keywords in your resume is a job search strategy you can’t afford to ignore. Keywords are words or phrases used to help job seekers find jobs and employers find the right candidate to fill available positions. Put them into a search engine the same way you would normally search for information on the Internet. Certain industry buzzwords will often yield better search results. For instance, you’ll find better opportunities searching online for “retail project management” than you will if you use the term “retail” alone. Full Article
6 Strategies that Capture Reader Interest in Your Resume
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsResumes are an essential tool in the job search process. Whether you’re contemplating a new career, or seeking a promotion, the information in your resume can position you as the best candidate. Before an employer ever considers meeting with you in person, your resume is all there is to go on to determine whether to toss your resume into the “slush pile” or put you on the list to be contacted for an interview. Your resume will need to get the reader’s attention, keep her interested and create a desire based on your qualifications, and then motivate a prospective employer to take action by contacting you about the next step forward in the recruiting process. The following strategies can help improve your resume’s chances of getting you noticed. Full Article
How to Work With a Certified Professional Resume Writer
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsProfessional resume writers specialize in creating resumes, cover letters and other career documents for job seekers. They stay current on trends that affect employment and the job search process, as well as strategies and techniques that can position a job seeker as the best candidate for the job they’re seeking. Full Article
Telecommuting Resume Tips
Written by Nell Taliercio | 0 CommentsYou might be familiar with the layouts of resumes for job positions that are done in brick and mortar buildings. Telecommuting job resume layouts are much the same as the others, but there are some things that should be done differently. The focus should take on a slightly different path. Full Article
The New Rules of the Executive Job Search
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsIf you’ve been working at the executive level for some time, you may have been disarmed over the past few years by the changes that have occurred in technology. But if you’ve recently left your job and have been looking for work, you’ll notice that there are entirely new rules in the world of job seeking. Full Article
How Numbers Can Enhance Your Resume
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsDid you know that numbers can make a huge difference in your ability to create a quality resume? It’s true. The more numbers you add to your resume, the more you are enhancing it and increasing your chances of getting called in for an interview. Full Article
What Your Body Language Says In Your Interviews
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsDid you know that the way you sit, smile and shake hands can speak volumes during a job interview? It’s true. There is no manual to read to determine how you should manage your body language; however, if you make certain gestures, you’re definitely sending a certain message. Full Article
How Volunteering Can Enhance Your Executive-Level Job Search
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsIf you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, you’re probably hoping that you can get back in the workforce sooner than later. There’s nothing like getting the level of responsibility, and financial rewards, you’re accustomed to. However, if the job search is moving slowly, you may be trying to think of ways to enhance your search – one way is by volunteering. Full Article
Executive Interviewing: How to Persuade the Right Way
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsWhen you’re interviewing for a job at the executive level – especially if you’ve been out of work for a while – you may want to try just about any tactic possible to get the job. Because you’re used to being aggressive to get your way, you may want to try to persuade the interviewer to give you the job. But there are lines that should be drawn when using this tactic. Full Article
Cover Letter No-No’s
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsWriting a cover letter can sometimes be a bit confusing. You simply don’t know what information to add, what to exclude and how exactly to tell your story. For many, this leads to some cover letter mistakes.
If you’re guilty of writing cover letters that just didn’t accomplish what they were supposed to – getting you the job – then you may need to revamp your style. Oh, it would also be good if you took time to read through these cover letter no-no’s. This way, you can avoid making similar – or even new – mistakes in the future. Full Article
Are Cover Letters Really Necessary?
Written by Nell Taliercio | 0 CommentsCover letters are great ways to grab the attention of a hiring manager of the company you are applying for. They tell that hiring manager why you are the one that should be considered for the job they’re offering. Full Article
What to Do When You’re an Overqualified Executive
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsThe job market is definitely suffering nowadays. With the recession forging ahead and thousands still losing their jobs, it’s a wonder that anyone can get hired. However, as some executives are finding out, there is work available. However, it may not be at the level they’d like to work.
If you’re an executive who has found that you need to seek a lower-level job to get back on your feet, you’re not alone. In your search, however, you may have found the employers are reluctant to give you work because they know you’re overqualified. Full Article
How to Avoid Exaggerating In Your Resume
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsWhen you’re drafting a resume, it is tempting to stretch the truth some so that you appear to be more impressive than maybe your skills might indicate. However, while there is such a thing as packaging your resume in a smart way, choosing words that tell the truth, yet sound sensational, for example, you want to avoid flat-out exaggerating. Full Article
Avoiding Resume Quick Sand
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsThere’s probably nothing more frustrating than getting your resume all “prettied up” to send to a company via an online source, only to realize that when you hit the send button, you don’t know where in the world it’s going. This can be compared to sending your resume in quick sand. It’s being sucked into an unseen, unknown world and you don’t know if it will ever return some type of response for you. Full Article
Going for the Green Job at the Executive Level
Written by Heather Eagar | 0 CommentsEveryone knows that “going green” is all the rage nowadays – and it should be. Sparing our environment of all of the pollution and toxic chemicals we’ve thrown its way over the past years should be a definite goal. This is why green jobs are now becoming popular. Full Article
