Posts Tagged ‘Professional Resume Writing Tips’

Mistakes that will send your resume to the recycle bin

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Recycle instructionsA mistake on your resume is all the potential employer is looking for to send your resume to the recycle bin. As a potential candidate, you may feel you are the perfect choice but initially you will likely be represented as simply one of many resumes. Due to the number of candidates, the selection process is not always one of “finding a needle in a haystack” but getting rid of the hay to find the needle. It is a process of elimination which will be done quickly and require little cause to reduce the numbers to those which will be manageable in scheduling job interviews. It is imperative to understand these mistakes on your resume could send it to the recycle bin seriously impacting your career.

Age – Sex – Marital Status

These personal details have no place on a resume in North America or in most other countries. Any mention and your resume will likely to be discounted from further reading. Since this information has absolutely no impact on your ability to perform the job, it is considered discriminatory and should remain personal.

Political & Religious Affiliations

Leave them out! Although age discrimination is decreasing people will always discriminate for religious or political reasons. It’s none of their business, so why place an obstacle in your way? As much as you don’t want to be discriminated against, no potential employer wants to risk the accusation.

Hobbies

If your hobbies aren’t relevant to your career, leave them off. It’s information an employer doesn’t need to see. Again, your personal hobby could influence the reader on a personal level rather than professional, which is discrimination.

Volunteer Work – Community Involvement

Increasingly potential employers and recruiters are seeking people who participate in community activities and give their time for free. It says a lot about your character. However, if your volunteer work is related to religion or politics leave it out.

Employer Information

Including the name of your Manager and direct Supervisor and their contact details is not necessary. It has no relevance to your hiring. If the employer requires this information at the interview stage they will ask.

References

“References Available Upon Request” is a term which is severely outdated and simply a waste of space. It’s automatically assumed that you have a list of references which should be available on a separate reference sheet and taken with you to the job interview.

Remuneration

Your salary and bonus expectations are not required. Too high or too low, either could be a reason to eliminate you as a candidate or allow the potential employer to slot you into other positions that may not be of interest. Do not include any financial expectations in your resume.

Typos, outdated terminology and skills, lack of quantifiable achievements and too many pages are further mistakes on your resume that could send it to the recycle bin rather than securing a job interview. For further information on presenting a professional resume that is sure to get you recognized as a potential candidate, contact Elite Resumes for a free resume critique from Martin Buckland, Certified Professional Resume Writer.

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Your Resume is all about You

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Your resume is all about YOU and maintaining an updated professional resume at all times, employed or not, will ensure you are prepared for your next opportunity. Although you may be content in your current position, it is impossible to predict the future and the possibility of going from employee to job seeker could happen when you least expect it. Quantifiable accomplishments are critical content for a resume so keeping your resume current will eliminate the need to try and recall details from the past or the inability to note impressive results on your resume.

Your resume represents You and so too, will your ability to provide a current, professional resume at anytime upon the request of an HR professional or Recruiter. It will reflect your due diligence, competency and genuine aspirations for career advancement earning you respect and the acknowledgement of your confidence.

You and your resume are one and the same with your most defining attribute being your name. It should be displayed on your resume in a font that is both larger and bolder than any other content. In addition, your position titles and your diploma/degree should also be displayed in bold. Do not bold the company name or the University or College name. Further to contact details, which now require a Linkedin address, your title should be prominently displayed followed by an enticing tag-line.

Your accomplishments will be more impressive and easier to notice by quantifying results so use numbers. Anyone can say they increased sales but not everyone has bragging rights to say they increased sales by 150% over 6 months! You and your resume must exude confidence to stand out from the competition and have a positive influence on the decision maker. For inspiration, make note of the following quote from SteveWeber, “Be bold about what you have to offer the world! If you hold back, people sense the insecurity of your offer.”

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Skills Required in 2011

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

ConfidenceA professional resume must communicate a great deal of information to decision makers in a clear and concise manner. Highlights of achievements and a detailed work history in addition to continued education are only a portion of the required content. The skills required in 2011 which will be key influencing factors in your job search include hard skills, soft skills and an online presence that is professional and consistent with the information provided in your resume.

Professional resume writing continues to evolve and is relative to that which most positively influences the majority of decision makers. Today more than ever, soft skills are an important factor to your candidacy and some will agree, even more critical than hard skills. Many organizations are willing to provide the education to acquire hard skills and are recognizing soft skills as valuable, natural talent.

In addition to the increase in the importance of soft skills, there is one more skill that is getting all the attention in 2011 and that is establishing and maintaining a professional online presence. If you are working with a Certified Professional Resume Writer you will be expected to provide your Linkedin address as a key component of your contact data. Dan Schawbel notes the importance of an online influence in Mandatory Skills You Need to Compete in This Economy and says, “Employers want to hire people who are already established and can help them communicate.” You can be assured that HR professionals and recruiters will google your name before considering you as a potential candidate.

Are your soft skills clearly relayed in your resume? Does it contain your Linkedin address? Contact Elite Resumes for a free resume critique from Martin Buckland, Certified Professional Resume Writer.

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Your Resume “Projective”

Friday, June 24th, 2011

It’s been many years since an “Objective” was an acceptable component of a resume. While common many years ago it is not an effective method of selling your qualifications or attracting the reader’s attention. If your resume still contains an objective it is outdated. A professional resume needs a “Projective”, an appealing statement which represents your personal brand and will positively influence a decision maker to consider you as a potential candidate.

The following questions require careful consideration and will be key to establishing your personal brand:

  • What ONE WORD best describes you?
  • What is your leadership style?
  • What is your communication style?
  • What is your unique promise of value to the employer?

Your resume projective shares your unique personal brand and differentiates you from the competition. It must be credible, relevant and express your unique value. Consistency is key to achieving success. A clearly established personal brand will be reflected in your resume, your cover letter and when networking in person or online.

The following example shows an outdated resume objective followed by a resume projective

OBJECTIVE

To seek a senior position in Information Technology with a fast-paced and growing firm.

PROJECTIVE

Highly successful, industrious, hands-on senior I.T. executive with an exemplary record of realigning under performing Information Technology departments. Conceives and implements unique strategies to optimize business operations, elevate productivity and boost revenue. Proactive leader, coach and mentor, gains employee confidence, utilizes their talent and knowledge to successfully complete assigned mandate. Articulate communicator, readily translates complex technical jargon for all to understand.

Elite Resumes has been providing Executive Career Management Services since 1993. For assistance in defining your personal brand or to acquire a free resume critique, contact Martin Buckland.

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Top 10 reasons why your resume isn’t working for you

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

If your resume is working for you, you are receiving regular invitations to interview with HR professionals and recruiters. Certainly the distribution, targeted markets/companies, social media presence and a well written cover letter will have an influence on your success but if your resume is working for you and you put it into the right hands, doors will open!

Why is your resume not working for you? Here are the top 10 reasons:

  1. Does not include adequate contact information
  2. Lacks professionalism
  3. Contains typos and grammatical errors
  4. Details and job history are not supported in social media profiles
  5. Indecipherable due to formatting errors
  6. Unexplained gaps in employment history
  7. Too short or too long
  8. Lacks current keywords
  9. No STAR quality
  10. Outdated (template or resume style)

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Keywords are Key is Here!

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords are listed for each of the following professions:

Accounting

Administration

Customer Service

Engineering

Finance

General Management

Hospitality

Human Resources

Information Technology

Legal

Law Enforcement

Manufacturing

Marketing

Not For Profit / Association Management

Operations

Public Relations / Corporate Communications

Purchasing

Real Estate / Property Management

Retail

Sales

Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Teaching / Academic

 

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Keywords are Key – Supply Chain / Logistics

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Supply Chain / Logistics are:

  1. Asset Management
  2. Capital Budget
  3. Change Management
  4. Continuous Improvement
  5. Contract Negotiations
  6. Cost Reduction
  7. Customer Service
  8. Customs Compliance
  9. Demand Planning
  10. Distribution Management
  11. Facility Management
  12. FAR / DAR
  13. Fleet Management
  14. HAZMET
  15. Health & Safety
  16. Import / Export
  17. Internal Quality Audits
  18. Inventory Control
  19. ISO 9001 / 9002
  20. Just In Time (JIT)
  21. Kanban Inventory
  22. Labour Relations
  23. Logistics Planning
  24. Materials Planning
  25. MRP, MRP II, ERP
  26. Multi-Site Operations
  27. Ocean, Air & Land Freight
  28. Operating Budget
  29. Outsourcing
  30. Performance Improvement
  31. Process Improvement
  32. Procurement
  33. Profit & Loss
  34. Project Management
  35. Resource Management
  36. RFP / RFQ / RFI
  37. Route Management
  38. Service Level Agreements
  39. Shipping & Receiving
  40. Six Sigma
  41. Strategic Planning
  42. Supply Chain Logistics
  43. Tariff Rating & Traffic
  44. TQM
  45. Transportation
  46. Truck Load / LTL / Cartage
  47. Vendor Management
  48. Warehouse Management

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Keywords are Key – Teaching / Academic

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Teaching / Academic are:

  1. Alumni Relations
  2. Anger & Grief Management
  3. Authentic Assessments
  4. Behavioural Assessment
  5. Career Development
  6. Character Education
  7. Child & Adult Literacy
  8. Classroom Management
  9. Cognitive Coaching
  10. Community Resourcing
  11. Conflict Resolution
  12. Continuous Education
  13. Cooperative Learning
  14. Course Design
  15. Course Evaluation
  16. Curriculum Development
  17. Discipline Strategies
  18. Early Childhood Education
  19. Educational Technology
  20. Facilitation
  21. Field Trip Management
  22. Gifted & Talented Program
  23. Grant Management
  24. Individual Counselling
  25. Individual Learning Plan
  26. Instructional Programming
  27. Instructional Strategies
  28. Learning Styles
  29. Lesson Plans
  30. Measurement & Evaluation
  31. Multi-Cultural Awareness
  32. Parent Involvement
  33. Peer Mentoring
  34. Program Development
  35. Project Management
  36. Reflective Teaching
  37. Remediation & Modification
  38. Research & Development
  39. Resource Management
  40. Rubric Development
  41. Social Block Tutoring
  42. Social Development
  43. Special Education
  44. Student-Centred Instruction
  45. Testing Design
  46. Training & Development
  47. Visual & Tactile Learning
  48. Vocational Development

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Keywords are Key – Sales

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Sales are:

  1. Account Management
  2. B2B / B2C / B2G / B2Cy
  3. Brand Management
  4. Budget / P&L
  5. Business Development
  6. Category Management
  7. Channel Sales
  8. Competitive Analysis
  9. Consultative Sales
  10. Contract Management
  11. Contract Negotiations
  12. CRM
  13. Customer Service
  14. Deal Structuring
  15. Direct Sales
  16. Distributor Management
  17. Field Sales
  18. Fortune 100 Sales
  19. Fulfillment
  20. Hunter
  21. Inside Sales
  22. Interactive Presentations
  23. Key Performance Indicators
  24. Line Extension
  25. Margin Improvement
  26. Merchandising
  27. Multichannel Sales
  28. Needs Assessment
  29. Performance Management
  30. Post Sales Support
  31. Pricing
  32. Product Launch
  33. Product Management
  34. Product Positioning
  35. Profit Margin
  36. Prospecting
  37. Resource Management
  38. Retail Sales
  39. Sales Analysis
  40. Sales Forecasting
  41. Sales Leadership
  42. Sales Presentations
  43. Sales Solutions
  44. Sales Training
  45. Territory Management
  46. Trend Analysis
  47. Value Added Reseller
  48. Vendor Management

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Keywords are Key – Real Estate / Property Management

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Real Estate / Property Management are:

  1. Acquisitions
  2. Asset Management
  3. Asset Valuation
  4. Business Development
  5. Capital Budget
  6. Claims Administration
  7. Commercial Development
  8. Commercial Mortgage
  9. Commissioning
  10. Competitive Analysis
  11. Competitive Bidding
  12. Conflict Resolution
  13. Construction Loans
  14. Construction Management
  15. Contact Administration
  16. Contract Negotiations
  17. Credit Analysis
  18. Customer Service
  19. Demographic Mapping
  20. Design & Build
  21. Disposition
  22. Facility Management
  23. Financial Analysis
  24. Financing
  25. Greenfield Development
  26. Industrial Development
  27. Land Acquisition
  28. Lease / Rent
  29. Marketing
  30. Mezzanine Financing
  31. Municipal Zoning
  32. Operations Budget
  33. Portfolio Analysis
  34. Preventative Maintenance
  35. Project Management
  36. Property Assembly
  37. Property Evaluations
  38. Property Management
  39. Real Estate Modelling
  40. Resource Management
  41. RFP / RFI / RFQ
  42. Risk Management
  43. ROA / ROE / ROI
  44. Site Remediation
  45. Tenant Relations
  46. Tradesperson Management
  47. Valuation Models
  48. Vendor Management

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Keywords are Key – Retail

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Retail are:

  1. Advertising
  2. B2C Sales
  3. Brand Management
  4. Budget / P&L
  5. Buying
  6. Cash Management
  7. Cash Reconciliation
  8. Category Management
  9. Competitive Analysis
  10. Customer Loyalty
  11. Customer Service
  12. Facility Management
  13. Gross Margin
  14. Health & Safety
  15. Incentive Structures
  16. In-Store Promotions
  17. Inventory Control
  18. Leasing
  19. Loss Prevention
  20. Merchandising
  21. Multi-Store Operations
  22. Payroll
  23. Personnel Management
  24. Planogram
  25. Point of Sale
  26. Pricing
  27. Private Labels
  28. Product Management
  29. Promotions
  30. Recruitment
  31. Replenishment
  32. Retail Catalogue
  33. Returns
  34. Sales Forecasting
  35. Sales Training
  36. Seasonal Discounts
  37. Security
  38. Shipping & Receiving
  39. Shrink
  40. Staff Scheduling
  41. Stock Management
  42. Store Design
  43. Store Fixtures
  44. Store Layout
  45. Store Operations
  46. Systems Management
  47. Warehouse Management
  48. Warranty Management

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Keywords are Key – Public Relations

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Public Relations are:

  1. Advertising
  2. Advocacy Advertising
  3. Agency Management
  4. Annual General Meetings
  5. Annual Reports
  6. Brand Management
  7. Budget / P&L
  8. Communications Plan
  9. Community Affairs
  10. Community Engagement
  11. Conference Planning
  12. Consumer Attitudes
  13. Contract Negotiations
  14. Copy Writing
  15. Corporate Mission
  16. Corporate Planning
  17. Corporate Sponsorship
  18. Crisis Management
  19. Customer Communications
  20. Customer Relations
  21. Event Planning
  22. Facebook
  23. Fundraising
  24. Government Relations
  25. Investor Relations
  26. Issues Management
  27. LinkedIn
  28. MARCOM
  29. Marketing Collateral
  30. Media Buying
  31. Media Placement
  32. Media Planning
  33. Partnership Development
  34. Podcasting
  35. Press Conferences
  36. Press Releases
  37. Public Relations
  38. Public Service Announcement
  39. Publications
  40. Search Engine Optimization
  41. Shareholder Communications
  42. Social Media
  43. Speech Writing
  44. Strategic Planning
  45. Twitter
  46. Vendor Management
  47. VIP Protocol
  48. Website Development

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Keywords are Key – Purchasing

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Purchasing are:

  1. Budget Development
  2. Competitive Analysis
  3. Continuous Improvement
  4. Contract Negotiation
  5. Cost Optimization
  6. Customer Relations
  7. Distribution Management
  8. ERP Implementation
  9. Global Sourcing
  10. Import / Export
  11. Inventory Control
  12. Inventory Planning
  13. Market Analysis
  14. Material Management
  15. New Product Development
  16. Price Negotiations
  17. Procurement Strategies
  18. Product Management
  19. Production Planning
  20. Quality Management
  21. Strategic Buying
  22. Supplier Consolidation
  23. Supply Chain Analysis
  24. Supply Chain Management
  25. Vendor Management
  26. Warehouse Operations
  27. RFP / RFQ / RFI
  28. Competitive Bidding
  29. Contract Administration
  30. Fixed Pricing
  31. Just In Time Purchasing
  32. Replenishment Ordering
  33. Vendor Quality Certification
  34. Acquisition Management
  35. Expediting
  36. Change Orders
  37. FAR / DAR
  38. Bill of Materials
  39. Cost Reduction Programs
  40. Buyer
  41. Value Analysis
  42. E-procurement
  43. Procurement Solutions
  44. Master Production Schedule
  45. ISO 9001: 2000
  46. SCMP
  47. Business Contract Law
  48. Purchase Orders

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Keywords are Key – Operations

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Operations are:

  1. Asset Management
  2. Business Reengineering
  3. Capacity Planning
  4. Capital Budget
  5. Change Management
  6. Claims Management
  7. Collective Bargaining
  8. Continuous Improvement
  9. Contract Negotiations
  10. Cost Avoidance
  11. Customer Service
  12. Distribution Management
  13. Facility Management
  14. Health & Safety
  15. Internal Quality Audits
  16. Inventory Control
  17. ISO 9001, 9002
  18. Just In Time (JIT)
  19. Labour Relations
  20. Master Production Schedule
  21. Materials Planning
  22. Mergers & Acquisitions
  23. MRP, MRP II, ERP
  24. Multi Site Operations
  25. Operating Budget
  26. Organizational Development
  27. Outsourcing
  28. Performance Improvement
  29. Plant Operations
  30. Process Improvement
  31. Process Reengineering
  32. Procurement
  33. Production Scheduling
  34. Profit & Loss
  35. Project Management
  36. Quality Control
  37. Resource Management
  38. RFP / RFQ / RFI
  39. Risk Management
  40. Shipping & Receiving
  41. Six Sigma
  42. Strategic Planning
  43. Supply Chain Logistics
  44. Time & Labour Analysis
  45. Training & Development
  46. Transportation
  47. Vendor Management
  48. Warehouse Management

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Keywords are Key – Not For Profit

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Not For Profit are:

  1. Advocacy
  2. Annual Giving
  3. B2B / B2C Marketing
  4. Board of Directors
  5. Budget Preparation
  6. Campaign Management
  7. Case Management
  8. Cause Related Marketing
  9. CFRE / ACFRE
  10. Community Engagement
  11. Community Outreach
  12. Corporate Sponsorship
  13. Cost Control
  14. Development
  15. Direct Mail Fundraising
  16. Donor Recognition
  17. Endowment
  18. Executive Leadership
  19. Facility Management
  20. Foundation Management
  21. Funded Research
  22. Fundraising Policies
  23. Grant Writing
  24. Major Gifts
  25. Member Retention
  26. Member Services
  27. Mission Statement
  28. Organizational Development
  29. Philanthropy
  30. Planned Giving
  31. Press Relations
  32. Press Releases
  33. Private/Public Partnerships
  34. Program Management
  35. Proposal Writing
  36. Prospect Research
  37. Public Relations
  38. Raisers Edge
  39. Regulatory Affairs
  40. Relationship Management
  41. Resource Management
  42. Social Media Fundraising
  43. Special Events
  44. Stakeholder Management
  45. Standard Operating Policy
  46. Strategic Fundraising
  47. Volunteer Empowerment
  48. Volunteer Recruitment

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Keywords are Key – Marketing

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Marketing are:

  1. Advertising Strategy
  2. Agency Management
  3. B2B / B2C / B2G
  4. Brand Acquisition
  5. Brand Management
  6. Budget P&L
  7. Campaign Management
  8. Category Management
  9. Competitive Analysis
  10. Consultative Sales
  11. Consumer Surveys
  12. Contract Management
  13. Contract Negotiations
  14. Copy Writing
  15. Creative Design
  16. CRM
  17. Customer Loyalty Program
  18. Customer Service
  19. Direct Mail
  20. Event Planning
  21. Interactive Presentations
  22. Internet Marketing
  23. Key Performance Indicator
  24. Market Analysis
  25. Market Research
  26. Market Segmentation
  27. Market Share Ratings
  28. Marketing Collateral
  29. Media Buy
  30. Merchandising
  31. Naming/Logo Design
  32. Needs Assessment
  33. Niche Marketing
  34. Portfolio Management
  35. Product Launch
  36. Product Management
  37. Product Positioning
  38. Profit Margin
  39. Promotions
  40. Public Relations
  41. Reputation Management
  42. Resource Management
  43. Social Media Marketing
  44. Strategic Marketing
  45. Trade Marketing
  46. Trade Show Booth Design
  47. Trend Analysis
  48. Vendor Management

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Keywords are Key – Manufacturing

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Manufacturing are:

  1. 5 S / 7 Step
  2. APQP / PPAP
  3. Best Practices
  4. Bill of Materials
  5. Business Reengineering
  6. Capacity Planning
  7. Capital Budget
  8. Capital Projects
  9. Cell Manufacturing
  10. Change Management
  11. Collective Bargaining
  12. Cost Reduction
  13. Distribution Management
  14. Ergonomics
  15. Facility Management
  16. Greenfield
  17. Health and Safety
  18. Inventory Control
  19. Kaizen
  20. Kanban
  21. Labour Relations
  22. Lean Manufacturing
  23. Logistics Management
  24. Master Scheduling
  25. Materials Management
  26. MRP I & II
  27. Operational Budget
  28. Operations
  29. Organizational Development
  30. Outsourcing
  31. Participative Management
  32. Process Automation
  33. Process Flow
  34. Process Improvement
  35. Procurement
  36. Product Development
  37. Product Launch
  38. Product Rationalization
  39. Production Planning
  40. Productivity Improvement
  41. Project Management
  42. Quality Assurance
  43. Quality Control
  44. Six Sigma
  45. TQM
  46. Vendor Management
  47. Warehouse Management
  48. World Class Manufacturing

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Keywords are Key – Law Enforcement

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Law Enforcement are:

  1. Anti-Terrorism
  2. Appeal
  3. Armed Security
  4. Arrest Warrant
  5. Client Service
  6. Community Engagement
  7. Community Oriented Policing
  8. Computer Crime
  9. Confidential Documentation
  10. Court Case Management
  11. Covert Operations
  12. CPTED
  13. Crime Analysis
  14. Crime Prevention
  15. Crime Scene Security
  16. Crime Statistics
  17. Crime Stoppers
  18. Criminal Investigation
  19. Crisis Management
  20. Crowd Control
  21. Deposition & Discovery
  22. Detective
  23. Dispatch
  24. Drug Enforcement
  25. E-crime
  26. Emergency Management
  27. Emergency Response Team
  28. Forensic Investigation
  29. Fraud
  30. Identity Theft
  31. Incident Command
  32. Interrogation
  33. Litigation
  34. Media Relations
  35. Organized Crime
  36. Prosecution
  37. Public Order
  38. Public Safety
  39. RIDE
  40. Risk Management
  41. Search & Seizure
  42. SWAT
  43. Tactics & Rescue
  44. Tactics & Response Unit
  45. Territorial Policing
  46. Traffic Enforcement
  47. Uniform Patrol
  48. Victim Services

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Keywords are Key – Legal

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Legal are:

  1. Adjudication
  2. Affidavits
  3. Briefs
  4. Case Law
  5. Client Management
  6. Conflict Resolution
  7. Contract Law
  8. Corporate Law
  9. Criminal Law
  10. Criminology
  11. Custody Agreements
  12. Defence
  13. Depositions
  14. Discovery
  15. Dispute Resolution
  16. Due Diligence
  17. Employment Law
  18. Estate Planning
  19. Evidence Collection
  20. Family Law
  21. Fraud
  22. Intellectual Property
  23. Interrogation
  24. Justice System
  25. Labour Law
  26. Legal Counsel
  27. Legal Research
  28. Litigation
  29. Mediation
  30. Memoranda
  31. Motions
  32. Negotiation
  33. Notarization
  34. Paralegal
  35. Policy Development
  36. Probate
  37. Prosecution
  38. Real Estate Law
  39. Risk Management
  40. Settlement Negotiations
  41. Share Holder Relations
  42. Small Claims Court
  43. Tax Law
  44. Technical Surveillance
  45. Trademarks
  46. Trial Preparation
  47. Will Preparation
  48. Witness Protection

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Keywords are Key – Information Technology

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Keywords are key to having your resume noticed! With the increasing prevalence of scanning technology, employing keywords in a resume to attract maximum attention – by a human and/or computer scanner – has become a critical component of building an attention getting resume. Keywords are the terms deemed by the employer to represent the essential job attributes. Each industry and profession has specific keywords. Companies and recruiters are searching resumes for specific keywords and key phrases to find the candidates with the skills, qualifications and expertise to fulfill the job requirements. Incorporating keywords into a resume and cover letter help you to secure optimum attention and outperform your competition.

The keywords you select should portray your Value Proposition and match what the employer is seeking. Incorporating job specific and employer pertinent keywords in the top third of page 1 of your resume significantly elevates your chances of attracting the employers’ interest in your candidacy. How do you find the “right” keywords to secure maximum attention? Utilize your knowledge of the company, profession, industry and review online postings of similar positions. Each profession has the potential for hundreds of keywords. With the prevalence of electronic search capability, failure to incorporate the “right” keywords is not an option!

The top 48 keywords in Information Technology are:

  1. Application Technology
  2. Architecture
  3. Artificial Intelligence
  4. BSS / OSS
  5. Business Continuity
  6. Business Transformation
  7. Capital Budgets
  8. Change Management
  9. Data Centre Operations
  10. Data Gathering
  11. Database Administration
  12. Disaster Recovery
  13. End-User Support
  14. Enterprise Systems
  15. Fault Analysis
  16. GIS
  17. Information Security
  18. Infrastructure Development
  19. LAN / WAN
  20. Licensing
  21. Mergers and Acquisitions
  22. MIS
  23. Multiplatform Integration
  24. Needs Assessment
  25. Network Administration
  26. Process Reengineering
  27. Product Launch
  28. Product Testing
  29. Program Management
  30. Programming
  31. Project Management
  32. Quality Assurance
  33. Research & Development
  34. Resource Management
  35. Root Cause Analysis
  36. SDLC
  37. Software Configuration
  38. Solutions Delivery
  39. Systems Administration
  40. Systems Configuration
  41. Systems Deployment
  42. Technical Documentation
  43. Training & Development
  44. Vendor Management
  45. VOiP
  46. Web Based Technology
  47. Workflow Management
  48. Yield Management

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