You’ve probably lost track of the number of times you’ve heard people say: You can’t just rush out and find that perfect job; you need to write a resume that would put you in the spotlight. But your problem is not that you don’t recognize the importance of an outstanding resume. Your dilemma runs more on the question: How do you present yourself in the resume and write everything in the limited space that a little piece of paper provides? Careful planning, that’s how. Check the following tips on how to plan your resume content.

 

1. Identify your resume target. Think of resume writing as a journey; you have… Read More

Working in an environment where all your creative juices are totally extracted is both rewarding and draining. Sure, you can get massive brain-drain staying up late, beating the deadlines but you have to admit; the rewards are enormous and not only come from cash – you love the job more when you also have fun! Lucky gamers are doing just that: having fun and making huge bucks. Calling all gamers; you might want to start honing your skills and consider these possible work opportunities:

 

1. Designers/Programmers. All those video games you’ve enjoyed since your childhood; why not get paid for creating your own… Read More

 

Once you get called for an interview, then you know it's good news; it means you have a good chance of getting the job you're applying for. This is the time for you to impress the employer and show them you are the best among all the other applicants. Now isn't the time to blow this chance!

 

Here are 5 mistakes you can’t afford to make during that important interview:

 

Show up looking not so presentable Choose an appropriate outfit. Make sure it’s well ironed, free of stains and makes you look very professional. If it’s a corporate setting, don’t show up wearing casual clothes;… Read More

 

Culinary Arts is the art of cooking plus food preparation and presentation. This kind of skill and talent can go a long way because the demand for food would never diminish (everybody's got to eat sometime, right?). Also, with the evolution of taste and food presentation designs, coupled with never-ending demand for new concoctions, jobs in this business will just continue to thrive no matter how bad the economy gets. So if this is the career you wish to pursue, keep your resume and cover letter focused on key areas.

 

Culinary Education Like it or not, where you went to school bears a lot of weight… Read More

When people talk about dangerous jobs, they usually refer to those jobs with the highest threat of injury or fatal injury. Most people are not keen on taking these jobs, but there seem to be a handful that are willing to risk their limbs for a good paycheck. Well, it may also be a calling for some, too. In many cases, the pay scale reflects the level of danger involved. Here are five jobs you may be interested in; while they may be the most dangerous jobs, they are also among the high paying ones.

 

• Loggers. It is roughly estimated that there are 123 fatalities for every 100,000 people who cut down trees at the… Read More

 

The healthcare industry is deluged with resumes seeking for positions and hiring healthcare institutions hardly have the time to sort through them. Hence, it is imperative for a healthcare resume to be strong and focused on what the candidate has to offer to the organization or the facility to stand the slightest chance of being considered for an interview. Your resume must display knowledge of the changes in trends and showcase skills, experience and commitment. What exactly does a healthcare resume focus on to warrant a second look by the prospective employer and persuade them to read your resume further? Consider these pointers,… Read More

Ever had a talent or a hobby that you’re so good at you wish you could get paid for it? Well, you’re in luck! Nowadays, more and more unlikely jobs are surfacing for a lot of people to take advantage of. I couldn’t believe it until I found that they really do exist and some of them even pay well.

 

Here are a few I’ve found:

 

Personal Shopper I heard a couple of celebrities employ some of these individuals because they barely have time to shop for their own clothes. Plus some of them want to keep away from the paparazzi. But as it turns out, there are also stores and large consulting firms that… Read More

 

Isn’t it just frustrating how you sent out hundreds of resumes and cover letters, but none of them ever gets you a favorable reply? If you’re going through this, then there’s just one explanation for it: something is wrong with either your cover letter or your resume. I know it’s tough, especially if you feel like you’ve given it your all. To help you out, here are some reasons why your resume or cover letter is stopping you from getting your dream job:

 

One of them is (or both of them are) too lengthy In today’s competitive environment, no recruiter has the luxury of going through resumes… Read More

Have you ever caught yourself saying – or even just thinking: “I don’t really make my resume too specific because I want to get the attention of a wider audienc.e” or maybe, “I can do a lot of things, I’m a jack of all trades.” On the other hand, you could be thinking, “I don’t really have much to put on my resume; I’ve never been in one too long to make any concrete accomplishments.” Well, if any of these thoughts have crossed your mind, STOP! Nice try.

 

If you are an underachiever, a job-hopper, a nomad, a self-proclaimed jack of all trades (yes, we know, master of none/nothing), or a slacker…you probably… Read More

 

Although it seems that the things you should exclude on resumes can be determined easily enough through common sense, some job seekers still manage to commit gaffes that are quite unthinkable. What is considered common knowledge for resume experts and for recruiters may escape job applicants, especially new ones who may not know that there are some items in their resume that just don’t work. Take a look at the list below and make sure that they aren’t part of your resume.

 

Objectives The wide use of objectives can be attributed to old resume wizards that applicants use to create their resumes. These… Read More