Posts Tagged ‘resume review’

Excuse Me…You Were a What?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
Just as corporate folks get bored of the usual, people holding odd jobs can also get tired of what they are doing and hope for a sense of normalcy. Sometimes severe monetary reasons push people to take jobs that are a bit out of the ordinary. But whatever reason you may have, whether it’s money, curiosity or real interest, there is always have some kind of lesson to learn from these unusual jobs.

 

Here are some jobs that might raise an interviewer’s eyebrow and leave them in awe and disbelief and just blurt out “Excuse me, you were a what?”

 

Snake Milker You can say: I helped scientists to create… Read More

Preparing Your Resume for a Government Job

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
There’s no scarcity in government jobs because these agencies will always be here to stay. If you browse through the job openings you will find there are positions available that pay way over $100,000. Most of the positions would pay around $50,000-$60,000 on the average. Plus the benefits are awesome! So you see, it’s not a bad idea to look into a career with the government.

 

Heads up though, applying for a government job is completely different from the usual applications for private companies. Application for a government job involves a lot of detail…and I mean a LOT of detail! Browse through the description for each of… Read More

How Do You Choose Your References?

Monday, June 14th, 2010
So you feel you’re ready to face the challenge of trying to get that new job you’ve been eyeing; you got everything organized and ready: a dynamic cover letter, a first rate resume and well-polished interview skills. You’re good to go...or so you think. How about your references?

 

References matter more than you know. While a flawless resume and well-honed interview skills are definitely crucial to landing an interview, your references can make or break the final deal; poor or unenthusiastic references can turn a done deal into one lost opportunity.

 

Knowing the key role that references play in your job search,… Read More

Do I Need a Resume Writer?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
thinking Let's face it....sometimes there are people who have a terrific grasp of what their role is in a company, but just don't have the chops to put it all down on paper (or online) for a hiring manager. No worries, these days professional help is available if you really need it!

 

Here are some reasons why you need to hire a resume writer:

 

They… Read More

It’s All in the Details (How Well Do You Know What You Do at Work?)

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

 

Knowing your job description is a good way to enhance professional competence and efficiency as well as improve response rate of service to clients. Having a clear idea of the details of your job description enables you to work within its boundaries to avoid being asked to do another person’s job.

 

A good job description expresses the job in terms of its overall purpose. It should be detailed so that it conveys the meaningful framework of your qualifications and their attributes. More than just a simple list of duties, it’s a dynamic description of key areas of responsibility and the associated critical success… Read More

Guide to Recovery for Loyal Employees Who’ve Been Fired or Demoted

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

 

Life is not always fair. Devotion and commitment take a lot of heart and mind. Being most loyal and getting fired or getting demoted can just be unthinkable when you’ve spent blood, sweat and tears for the sake of fulfilling all of your job requirements. Bad things can happen to good people but don’t ever let it get the best of you.

 

The first thing to do in receiving the news of getting fired or demoted should be to step back and assess the situation. Don’t be quick to judge people or think that you’re just not good enough. Self assessment can’t be helped though especially when you’re done spending time… Read More

Guide to Making Part-Time Work Relevant in Your Resume

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
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

The Other 5 Things People Lie About on Their Resume

Monday, May 31st, 2010
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

Interested in Freelancing? Make Your Resume Stand Out

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
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

What Words Work (or Don’t Work) on Your Resume

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Not so good playing around with words? Well, let me give you a hand. Writing great resumes is my expertise after all!

 

By using powerful adjectives, you can tickle the imagination and put a spotlight on your resume. Don’t just plainly make a statement; remember your goal is to impress, so do exactly just that! Use action words or power words that can better describe what you do and what you have accomplished.

 

Have you seen a resume written based on resume wizards? Compare those with customized resumes and you’d be introduced to a whole new definition of mediocre and brilliant pieces.

 

Here are some… Read More