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Writing a Résumé with a Hook

Written on 18 Jul, 2011 at 13:57

Some tips on writing a resume that gets you noticed.... (Continue reading)

Twelve Things Employers Want To See in Your Resume & Interview

Written on 22 Dec, 2010 at 16:14

mysalary.com Has Posted a Nice Set of Twelve Job Hunting Tips (Referred to as “12 HR Hot Buttons) Maybe holiday time is a good time to give that resume a fresh look, and to work on your interview preparation, considering... (Continue reading)

Top 10 Resume Tips for Career Changers

Written on 17 Mar, 2010 at 22:58

Guest post by Katherine Jewell, author of New Resume, New Career Millions of Americans have been forced into career changes by struggling industries and tough economic times. There’s a danger of appearing over-qualified, or not experienced enough, when competing for... (Continue reading)

Online Job Search and Recruitment Part III — Five Tips for Getting Your Online Resume Noticed

Written on 13 Apr, 2009 at 5:00

So Many Resumes, So Little Time In the late 1990′s, I helped my boss screen candidates for a new position. It was my job to review the resumes and separate them into two piles: “Interview” and “Send Immediate, Polite Rejection... (Continue reading)

Making a Resume: What to Do if You Make a Mistake

Written on 7 Mar, 2009 at 20:00

Mistakes Happen You spent hours looking over your resume. You used spell check and proofread it. Then you printed it off and mailed or emailed it to your prospective employer. But after you went through the process of making a... (Continue reading)

Resume Tip: Five Ways To Prevent Emailed Resumes From Getting Blocked as Spam

Written on 24 Feb, 2009 at 5:00

If you’re looking for work and creating a resume, you should not only carefully review the resume, but also consider some tactics to make sure your emailed resume isn’t getting lost in employers’ spam email filters. If you’re on the... (Continue reading)

Resume Tip: The 5 Most Basic to Remember

Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 0:01

It’s not possible to just give one resume tip. When it comes to resumes, there’s a top five of Do’s and Don’ts. 1. Resume Honesty is Essential. The first and perhaps most important resume tip is to not lie or... (Continue reading)

Resume Style – Why Is It Important?

Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 0:01

Personal and Professional Style and Your Resume Your resume style reflects your own personal style, and the type of job that you’re looking for. When it comes to searching for executive or professional jobs, a staid, conservative style is usually... (Continue reading)

Resume Format Sample: Choosing Yours

Written on 16 Feb, 2009 at 0:01

Importance of Resume Format Regardless of what kind of job you’re looking for, you’re going to need a resume. A resume lists your educational qualifications and your work experience, and is the first thing your prospective employer sees. If your... (Continue reading)

Resume Assistance For You

Written on 15 Feb, 2009 at 0:01

It’s Rough Out There; Your Resume’s Key to Job Search Success Competition for jobs is now more nerve-wracking and even cut-throat than ever. There’s a dearth of good jobs and an excess of people trying to get them. Resumes were... (Continue reading)

Need Help With Resume?

Written on 14 Feb, 2009 at 0:01

You’ve got an excellent education and good work experience. You’ve been sending out your resume to company after company, and haven’t even been getting a nibble, let alone a call to come in and interview. Sound familiar? Wondering what’s wrong?... (Continue reading)

Creating a Resume: How Should You Go About It?

Written on 13 Feb, 2009 at 0:01

Thanks to the current economic climate, most people will have more competitors for the choicest jobs than ever before. Because of this, their resume has to represent them like never before. Creating A Strong Resume Creating a resume is actually... (Continue reading)

How to Format Your Resume: Form Matters Just as Much as Content

Written on 25 Jan, 2009 at 22:54

When it comes to the resume you use to apply for a job, it’s important to remember that form matters just as much as content. Although a nice looking resume can’t make up for one that is full of spelling... (Continue reading)

The 12 Days of Christmas Job Hunting

Written on 23 Dec, 2008 at 6:00

Contrary to Popular Belief, Christmas Is an Ideal Time To Look for a New Job. So says David Perry, professional headhunter and co-author of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters: 400 Unconventional Tips, Tricks and Tactics to Land Your Dream Job.... (Continue reading)

How to Choose and Hit Job Search Targets Creatively

Written on 26 Aug, 2008 at 16:43

This guest post about some creative thinking for jobseekers is by Kevin Donlin, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap. Be Creative In Your Job Search Ever want to slap your forehead and say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” You might, after... (Continue reading)

Professional Resumes and the Debutante

Written on 26 Jun, 2008 at 15:00

Since when is resume writing a high-society experience? It all depends on the beneficiary of the resume writing and on the resume writer. Guest post by Paul Freiberger, President of Shimmering Resumes, a professional resume writing service. ... (Continue reading)

The Resume is Alive and Kickin’

Written on 28 May, 2008 at 22:39

This guest post from HireAbility, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap, argues for a continuing role of the resume in a largely electronic job application process, using resume parsing technology to bring the resume into the 21st Century.... (Continue reading)

Insider Tips to Put Your Resume On Top

Written on 25 Apr, 2008 at 6:00

In this guest post, Cynthia Shapiro, career expert and author of the best seller Corporate Confidential:50 Secrets Your Company Doesn’t Want You To Know – And What To Do About Them, offers some insider tips for resumes.... (Continue reading)

He Really Needs a Job (Friday Humor)

Written on 28 Mar, 2008 at 17:42

I got an e-mail or blog comment from Larry -- this guy who got a job a few years ago by putting a cover letter on the back of his T-shirt (with the logo you see here on the front,... (Continue reading)

Resume Writing for Teens

Written on 6 Nov, 2007 at 23:08

Today we have a guest post from myfirstpaycheck.com, a teen job search site founded by the brother-sister team of Austin and Celeste Lavin, pictured. I wouldn’t have found the subject of teen jobs that pertinent now, in the middle of... (Continue reading)

Friday Humor: The Job Application As a Screening Tool

Written on 15 Jun, 2006 at 7:36

Do you like the Drabble cartoons? I, Michael Harris, think they are actually rather funny. This particular cartoon is particularly relevant to our blog on HR issues. Enjoy it; it can be found Related Reading: The 50 Funniest American Writers*:... (Continue reading)

Cover Letters: Tips for Job Hunters

Written on 31 May, 2006 at 10:29

Oh, the good old cover letter. What should be in the cover letter that you send with your resume? What should you leave out? This article, from careerjournal.com, provides some good tips for crafting an effective cover letter. Here are... (Continue reading)

It Just Doesn’t Stop: More Q & A’s on the OFCCP’s Internet Applicant Definition

Written on 11 Apr, 2006 at 10:16

And you thought that perhaps we were done with this OFCCP Internet Job Applicant definition stuff. As my oldest son used to say: “Make It Stop!” I just did a google search using the term “OFCCP Internet Applicant” and over... (Continue reading)

From the Other Side of the Fence: The Impact of the OFCCP Internet Applicant Regs on Job Hunting

Written on 7 Feb, 2006 at 16:47

Have you thought about how the new OFCCP regs on internet applicants will affect job hunters? This article has a number of hints for job hunters!... (Continue reading)

HR/Employment Blogosphere Update for December 5, 2005

Written on 5 Dec, 2005 at 13:42

I’ve added a new category to the Blogroll: “Blogs, Career & Job Search.” My intention is to make this blogroll comprehensive as to the areas covered, rather than limiting it to a few personal favorites. So I will gladly accept... (Continue reading)