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

 

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

 

Sales and marketing are a vital part in any business. Because of this, opportunities in sales and marketing will never run dry. These jobs would always be available no matter how bad the economy gets. But getting into this career is not always easy. For highly specialized technical sales positions, certain qualifications are required for you to get the job. So, if you want to apply for a these kinds of opportunities, revise your resume a bit to help you get the job.

 

These are the things your resume should focus on:

 

Business Development Skills Employers are not only on the lookout for… Read More

There’s a sea of online resume postings out there, and with the huge number of resumes submitted via e-mail or online forms that the employers have to scrutinize, they may all start to look the same. When you’re competing with hundreds of other equally qualified applicants, you have to establish yourself as the front-runner from the get go! So how do you ensure that your online resume will stand out from the crowd and not get lost in the black hole that many of the resume databases have become? Read on; you just might find the answers in the following tips:

 

1. Make your resume keyword-rich. Recruiters and company… Read More

 

You love being around students and young learners. Imparting knowledge to other people is not just another job to you; it’s a passion and a calling. You love to teach and you know you are a good teacher. Now, how do you get hired as a teacher? Let’s start with your resume; an effective resume is absolutely essential in today’s extremely competitive job market. The question now becomes: What should it focus on?

 

1. Career Statement. Let's not confuse this with an objective, which says little about what you are all about. In your Career Statement, you need to be specific and let the employer know… Read More

 

 

(You asked for it, Katrina...and you got it!)

 

People change jobs all the time and so do military men (and women). It’s a great leap, but it’s not any different from changing careers as most people do to cope with the changing times. The challenge here is how to translate your skills and achievements in the military in a way that appeals to corporate needs.

 

Here are some tips to help military personnel make the switch to a corporate setting:

 

Socialize Being in the military means that you have been confined to a work environment typically more rigorous and… Read More

 

 

So you're a law enforcer or a military person? Most people think being in the military or law enforcement makes one appear tough. That may be so, but it's also tough to enter the service. You are probably aware that even as you read this there are a lot of people like you who share the same dream of landing a job in the military or law enforcement. Competition can be very fierce. Here are a few things to remember when you craft a winning resume that highlights your career as a public servant.

 

1. Education: Accentuate the Details. Let the officer know that you came from a good school and… Read More

 

A writer’s resume is distinct from that of traditional corporate resumes. A writer’s resume focuses more on projects rather than places of employment. Most writers are self-employed, which sometimes makes writing their resume a little bit more complicated. Your resume is the first document (aside from your submission) that publishers, editors and agents see; so it on;y makes sense that it should showcase who you are as a writer: where your successes are accentuated, and where your interests, passions and style are explained. Are you a romantic novelist? A serious journalist? A jack of all trades? A humorist? The tone and style… Read More

Some job seekers only have one resume. Some have two and others have more than three. Which begs the question: how many resumes should you really have anyway? Normally, there is no one-size-fits-all resume, but determining how many resumes you should have depends on many factors. You have to go back and think of your career plans as well as your skills, capabilities, and experience. The following advice may help you gain insight on how many resumes you should really prepare.

 

1. What are your career goals? The number of resumes you should prepare depends on the position(s) you want to pursue. If you are someone who… Read More