A 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 […]
Is Your Resume Gathering Dust?
When was the last time you updated your resume? If you can’t recall, it’s time to dust it off and freshen it up. An outdated resume could easily take you out of contention. Professional resumes continue to evolve as does everything else in life. Nothing stays the same unless you’ve made a conscious decision to […]
Your Resume “Projective”
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 If your resume still contains an objective it is outdated.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 […]
How many resumes do you have?
Although you may choose to offer a resume with differing tag lines or a reworded “Projective”, you really only have one resume when sharing your career history and your education. There is no room for any lack of consistency regarding titles, dates or degrees as facts are facts. You either worked for the company during […]
Resume Writing Basic Rules
The following blog was posted over 3 years ago and yet is still as much a relevant issue today as it was then, DO NOT Use a Microsoft Word Resume Template. If you want to impress a recruiter or HR professional there are many basic rules that must be adhered to and this is just […]
Top 10 reasons why your resume isn’t working for you
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 […]
Keywords are Key is Here!
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Supply Chain / Logistics
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Teaching / Academic
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Sales
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 […]
Soft Skills In Your Cover Letter
Are you fully articulating your soft skills in your cover letter? Hiring criteria for some employers may revolve more around hard skills, specific areas of expertise and relevant degrees, but there are many organizations interested in those soft skills relative to their corporate culture and conducive to an established team of employees. A BNET article, […]
Keywords are Key – Real Estate / Property Management
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Retail
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Public Relations
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Purchasing
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Operations
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Not For Profit
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 […]
Vizibility
….. Go Mobile! “Put your QR code on your business card and resumé.” It’s been many years since Elite Resumes has provided a resume written by a Certified Professional Resume Writer that did not contain a Linkedin URL within the contact details. Today, over 80% of recruiters are searching Linkedin for potential candidates making a […]
Keywords are Key – Marketing
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 […]
Keywords are Key – Manufacturing
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 […]