Archive for the ‘Resume Help’ Category

What You Should Be Using Your Social Network For

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
In this Social Networking Age, who hasn’t heard of social media, or social networking? Alright, so there may be a few people who are not keen with this sort of thing, but they’re a rare breed. Everybody has Facebook or Twitter or both; and probably other social networks account, too. But social networking is more than just keeping in touch. Social media is the most effective means of communication these days - in every sense of the word. Here are other opportunities you should be using your social network for.

 

1. Job hunting. Of course you can maximize the use of social networks when you are looking for a job.… Read More

Should I Downplay a Short Stint on My Resume?

Monday, October 11th, 2010
It really is a challenge when you're faced with the task of coming up with a resume that is appealing, impressive, and effective. You want to come up with a resume that can sell you and make companies run after you. You are aware that competition is tough and you just have to work to get the lead. And if there’s one thing that could cause you worry, it’s the short stint(s) you may have on your resume.

 

If you’ve had several jobs over a short period of time and don’t provide an explanation to those address those changes, you will be perceived as a job-hopper by recruiters and hiring managers.

 

Although job-hopping… Read More

Will They Take Me Seriously If I Was a …?

Friday, October 8th, 2010
Indeed, there are a lot of jobs out there. From blue-collar to white-collar jobs, you find them everywhere. There are even jobs that look and sound very odd. Or the most unusual job titles and descriptions for what the job is. Most of the time, others do not take these jobs seriously; in some cases, they find it amazing that such jobs even exist. Let's take a look at some of these jobs.

 

1. Stand Up Comedian/Comedienne. They make people laugh for a living. These people make fun of themselves most of the time to entertain other people. Humor is their middle name. What others fail to recognize is that these people… Read More

What’s the Right Number of Pages for a Good Resume Anyway?

Friday, October 8th, 2010

 

If you have gone through all the resume writing tips all over the Internet then you probably thought of tons of things you should include in your resume. But the catch here is that you should be able to cramp all those up in just a few pages.

 

Think about it, piles and piles or resumes are received for every sought after job position that has an opening. Because of this, recruiters only spend an average of 15 seconds scanning through each resume. If your resume is so long that it seems like a novel then who would read it?

 

The right number of pages for a good resume is two pages period! One is acceptable.… Read More

Tips for Managing Overseas Assignments

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Have you been offered a position to a satellite office of your company in another country? Or are you interested in taking a job outside your own community? Taking on an overseas assignment can be both exciting and scary. But in today’s global marketplace, you shouldn’t let trepidation get in the way and hinder your purpose. If you are contemplating on accepting such assignment, here are practical things you should remember.

 

1. Adjust the clock. There’s a great chance that you’ll be assigned somewhere that has a different time zone, which naturally means a shift in your time outlook. Prepare yourself for… Read More

4 Best Paying Jobs Outside the Corporate World

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Most people think that working in huge corporations and scaling the corporate ladder can take to them greater heights. However, there are some people who do not want to get tied to a 9 to 5 job or report to an office every day. Some just don’t feel comfortable in the corporate world. Fortunately, they still find a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in their careers – not just psychologically, but also in terms of earnings. There are plenty of jobs outside the corporate world that really pay well. Check out some of these best-paying jobs that don’t require the routine schedule that corporate jobs demand.

 

1. English… Read More

Action Verbs You Should Avoid Using on Your Resume

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
It’s amazing how certain words on your resume can make the reader stop or continue reading. Such is the power of words you use that your resume can either annoy the potential employer or spark their interest. I’m sure you’ve heard and read a lot of advice about picking the right words to use on your resume; and using active, dynamic verbs has always been emphasized as the key to capture the resume reader’s attention. What you probably don’t realize is that there are action verbs that can diminish rather than boost the persuasive impact of your resume. If you’re not careful with your choice of these action verbs, you may just succeed… Read More

Love Numbers? Try These Jobs Out for Size

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Remember how much you labored with your Mathematics subjects back in school? Subjects that deal with numbers are very seldom a favorite among students. Anything that has to do with numbers is most commonly associated with Mathematics – and nobody likes Math! Alright, nearly nobody. Guess what? You should really pay attention to those numbers. In today’s world where almost everything is running on high technology, you may not realize it but more jobs require a good grasp of numbers. Trends indicate that there are a lot of opportunities for numbers-driven jobs and a numbers-focused or Math major in college can lead to bright prospects in career… Read More

3 Quick Tips to Nix Objections to Your Background During the Interview

Monday, September 13th, 2010

 

As though it’s not enough that your stomach is already churning with nervous anxiety, thinking of the difficult questions you have to deal with during the interview, there’s the reality that other reasons may bring you near the edge of failure – these are the dreaded objections. Before you get a job offer, it’s almost a natural part of the interview process to hurdle one objection, at the very least. The sad thing is, some job seekers see objection as a rejection and almost instantly give up, sabotaging their own chance of landing the job.

 

First, it should be very clear to you that objection is not a rejection.… Read More

5 Luxury Jobs that are Still Flourishing in This Economy

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Have you ever thought of working in a place where almost everybody you deal are among the rich and famous? Most people’s jobs are often exposed to stressful activity that easily wears them out. However, there are some jobs that sound very luxurious (and cater to people who love luxury) that you may be interested in. It’s understandable to think that jobs offering luxury services may be nearly dead in the kind of economy we have. But luxury jobs do still exist, alive and kicking! Well, some anyway. Here’s a list of some jobs where people get to work in lavish places and posh markets.

 

Spa Attendants. All… Read More