Being a mom is a difficult a task in itself. Adding a job to that makes it even more complicated. So if you’re a stay- at- home mom wanting to join the workforce then you have a lot more to contemplate about before making the decision.

 

Working and taking good care of your children at the same time has its advantages and disadvantages. It’s like having two separate jobs. And as we all know, some companies are quite apprehensive about activities that can compromise or clash with your present job. Some companies may even view your kids as a baggage that can hinder your full performance at work. You can… Read More

If you have limited work experience, you may believe that you have few marketable skills. It’s important to remember that any work experience has potential benefits, and skills are developed in many situations. You can gain them not only from previous full time jobs but also through part-time work.

 

While it is desirable to work in at least one specific job or experience in your particular discipline, you probably have a job or two that’s not directly related to your field or not full time. This is still valuable experience and most likely, you gained and developed transferable skills there.

 

Don’t assume that… Read More

A strong athletic resume is meant to capture the interest of a perspective coach. Even if you are a highly skilled athlete, your chance of getting noticed is nil if your resume does not reflect how good you are. Your resume should be crafted and prepared with great zeal to provide the best chance to get a try out. It should reflect and highlight your strongest accomplishments that will give you the edge over the competition.

 

There is no standard in creating resumes for athletes, but there are essentials that can make your resume stand out.

 

1. The Letter of Introduction. This is your gateway to the… Read More

Vying for top notch jobs in today’s job market is no mean feat. The higher the position, the tougher the competition gets. Executive resumes remain a powerful and essential tool in executive job search; however, new challenges in making it visible in the marketplace are emerging.

 

Resumes for executives must be power-packed to grab and hold the potential employer’s undivided attention. Executives should present sufficient professional career information in strong, concise format to achieve the most important objective of getting called for an interview and the ultimate goal of eventually obtaining the position. Here are some… Read More

Too little confidence would hinder you from gaining that dream job but too much of it to the point of misrepresenting yourself can get you in a lot of trouble. Pretending does have some advantages and it can get you through a lot of things but not all and not always.

 

Here are a few lies that may seem to have less gravity yet it could have the same negative impact as the previous items we previously discussed in part 1 of this article.

 

1. Job Title. There are times when you may find yourself doing work far beyond the scope of your job. However, doing only part of a certain job does not grant you the… Read More

Just because you’re a creative freelancer, it doesn’t mean you’re exempt from the tough competition in the job market; you still have to compete with other people and corporations. Freelancers can be required to submit resumes, too; so it’s important to stay on top of resume-writing trends. A well-crafted resume shows clients that you are serious about your career and you’re not above using the most fundamental career tool. Here are some useful tips to make your resume stand out when you spread the word about what you can offer.

 

Keywords always work. Resumes in the modern world rely heavily on keywords… Read More

There’s always a time when one has to take time off from working. It could be by choice; but in some cases, it’s beyond your control. So, how do you explain an employment gap in your resume? Your explanation depends on the circumstances and activities you were involved in while you were unemployed; but the point is, you have to justify these gaps in your resume.

 

Here are some tips on how to address these gaps:

 

1. For short-term employment gaps, leave out inclusive months when you write your work history. Just write down the inclusive years. Aside from making it easier to read, this covers up the apparent gaps.… Read More

Lying is bad. We all know that. Yet many people try to bend the truth and label them as white lies. No matter how you slice it, it’s still a risk that can ruin one’s career whether at the start or in the long run.

 

Here are 5 things that most people lie about in their resumes:

 

1. Dates. This is the most common lie prevalent in most resumes. Oftentimes, this is done intentionally to cover up gaps in one’s employment history.

 

2. Accomplishments. Most employees would claim accomplishments they’re not solely responsible for as their own. You can make this truthful… Read More

Whether you are looking for a job or not, it is important to keep your resume updated. You never know when you are going to need it. You don’t want to be caught off guard when you happen by a job opening that you are qualified for. It’s best to keep your resume ready at all times so you can be first in line for new job applications. If you wait too long to update it, you may forget to include important achievements, dates and job descriptions which are relevant in the initial screening process.

 

Here are some points to remember to keep your resume fresh and interesting:

 

1. Be specific about what you want.… Read More

Ever seen a coho? One interesting thing about this versatile silver salmon is its ability to just change direction quickly. Now if we can only do that! Wouldn’t life be so much easier? Unfortunately, people don’t normally have the capacity to change careers so easily. It takes more than a flip of a fin to get us moving in a whole new direction.

 

Here are some tips on how to gear yourself and your resume for a change in careers:

 

1. Revamp your resume. Avoid the mistake that career jumpers make in assuming that the old resume will work in the new career field. Give your resume a facelift and gear… Read More