It is possible that you will have an opportunity to create a first impression prior to being asked to submit your resume, but more likely than not your resume will be your only chance at a first impression. How are you going to establish the most awesome, professional and impressive document possible to make yourself stand out from the […]
Resume Critiques Are a Must
How many people have you asked to review your resume prior to sending it out to decision makers? Your professional resume is your key to open doors but once it has failed to open a door you have forfeited an opportunity that may have provided you with the job interview of a lifetime! HR professionals and recruiters receive an […]
Resume Writing – What NOT to Do
The following resume writing tips are well known in the industry but for those who find themselves returning to the job market after a lengthy tenure, it may be worth reviewing to ensure you are aware of some of these do’s and don’ts of resume writing. These 10 tips represent what NOT to do: Do Not use colourful or glossy paper, fancy fonts, symbols […]
Nothing to Hide on Your Resume
When dealing with any business or individual providing goods or services a transparent image is critical to securing your loyalty and trust as a customer. The notion that they have Nothing to Hide relates to being reputable and honest. When submitting your resume to an HR Professional or Recruiter this same principle applies and yet over 60% of resumes are […]
Resume Writing – FAQ’s
Are you able to answer the following, frequently asked questions about resume writing? How many pages should my resume be? Do I need to list references on my resume? Should I list all 20 of my previous jobs? Is there a particular font that is more acceptable than others? I’ve heard that you shouldn’t underline anything on a […]
Tips for submitting your online resume
Searching for jobs online is a common occurrence and just as common are the number of organizations that require you to submit your resume online. Mailing a paper resume or hand delivering it are two options that may never be an option again. Although online job boards represent a very small percentage of available jobs since many are posted solely to boost traffic to […]
Resume Writing Feedback
How much feedback did you acquire before sending out your resume? Never send out a resume that has not been reviewed by at least a dozen people! Your resume is your key marketing tool. It will either get you in the door or it won’t. Don’t miss out on an opportunity! Every HR Professional and Recruiter will see your resume differently so it […]
Are you prepared for a job search?
Are you prepared for a job search if you lost your job tomorrow? Randy Woods writes, You may want a new job, but are you ready? He provides results of a recent poll which showed over 80% of respondents were either “somewhat prepared” or “very prepared” to start searching if they lost their current job tomorrow. That’s good, right? It […]
Hard Skills and Soft Skills
Quantifiable accomplishments are critical to producing a resume that will get you noticed but equally important is clearly identifying your hard skills and soft skills. Most people have invested a great deal of time establishing the following hard skills; project management, financial management, budget P&L, contract negotiations, executive leadership, program management, business development, matrix management, outsourcing, merchandising, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, […]
Resume Writing The Basics
Professional Resume Writing 101 is a series of blog posts covering a variety of topics related to resume writing. The following topics are covered in the last seven blog posts in this series: Professional Resume Writing 101-26 Detailed Accomplishments Professional Resume Writing 101-27 Career Path Professional Resume Writing 101-28 Basic Rules Professional Resume Writing 101-29 Resume Pet […]
Professional Resume Writing 101 The Basics Continued
Professional Resume Writing 101 is a series of blog posts covering a variety of topics related to resume writing. The following topics are covered in these five blog posts: Professional Resume Writing 101-21 Powerful Language! Professional Resume Writing 101-22 Professional Image Professional Resume Writing 101-23 The Truth Professional Resume Writing 101-24 Keywords Professional Resume Writing 101-25 Email […]
Top Words For Your Resume
Are you using the top words in your resume? Are they the best available words in 2010 that will represent who you are and highlight your expertise in your resume? Without pictures, graphics, videos and a family portrait, your professional resume is just that, words. In an effort to make the best possible impression you must give careful consideration to each […]
Professional Resume Writing Service
Are you considering a professional resume writing service? If you are obtaining multiple job interviews with your current resume there’s no need to consider this question. If this is not the case you may want to review the following reasons to retain the services of a Certified Professional Resume Writer: If… …you are not receiving […]
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
In our complex and ever changing society we sometimes need to be reminded to keep it simple! When writing a professional resume, the ultimate goal is to entice an employer to read it and inspire them to call you for a job interview. To achieve this you must create a positive impression with an easy to read document consisting of clear and concise information. […]
Job Interview Advice – What’s In It For Them?
If there is one piece of advice you need to follow in your job interview it is to avoid the thought of what is in it for you and concentrate on informing the Interviewer what is in it for them. If you’ve made it to the job interview, you have successfully sold yourself in your resume, impressing upon a potential employer […]
Professional Resume Writing 101-32
Professional Resume Writing – Contact Information Many critical points are taken into consideration during the creation of a professionally written resume, which are in addition to the compilation of a positive, accomplishment-based history. One of these critical components is a client’s contact information. It is necessary to include all of your contact data, leaving no secrets. First and foremost is […]
Professional Resume Writing 101-31
Professional Resume Writing – What not to do Your resume is a very subjective document and cannot be perfect in every one’s eyes because not all recruiters and HR professionals share the same opinion. However, there are some points that are shared by the majority of these professionals when it comes to “what not to do” so it […]
Professional Resume Writing 101-30
Professional Resume Writing – Hiring a Professional The number of job interviews you receive, the salary you are offered, the quality of the company and the position will all be influenced by one very critical document, your resume. Aaron Brooks article, Top Ten Reasons Why Everyone Should have a Professionally Written Resume, as posted by Jeff Bosco at jobsearchsecrets.net offers some […]
Professional Resume Writing 101-29
Professional Resume Writing – Resume Pet Peeves The importance of a professional resume is easily realized by the number of books that have been written on the subject. Top Notch Executive Resumes, Creating Flawless Resumes for Managers, Executives, and CEOs, written by Katherine Hansen, Creative Director of Quintessential Careers is one of many available providing valuable advice. Katherine […]
Professional Resume Writing 101-28
Professional Resume Writing – Basic Rules Creating the perfect resume is not possible as there are so many decision makers all with varying opinions. Each will have their own personal preferences and perspectives when it comes to reviewing your resume and extracting the information they need to determine if you are a viable candidate to them. A Certified Professional Resume […]