Getting a job interview could mean you’re one step closer to your dream job. There’s just one big hitch… you’re not getting any calls or e-mails. It’s baffling; you’re pretty sure you have all the qualifications for that open position with exceptional skills and experience to boot. So why isn’t the phone ringing? Why is there no new e-mail from the company? What could be wrong?

 

1. You’re underqualified/overqualified. You just have to be realistic. No matter how perfect you think you are for the position, it’s possible that you simply don’t fit the job. If you have a doctorate degree… Read More

 

Industrialization has made engineering an ever-booming industry with the highest demand for jobs, and one of the most competitive ones, as a result. Hundreds of engineers apply for various engineering positions and in such competitive situation, you need to create your resume in such a way that it stands out from the rest. If you want to get your dream job, here are some areas you have to focus on when writing your engineering resume.

 

• Your best projects. An engineering job is basically project-oriented, so your resume has to be structured with that in mind. You may have worked on numerous projects… Read More

Let’s face it. Whether we are aware of it or not; fact is, people have become very dependent on computers and technology to a large extent. Indicative of this technology-motivated culture is the continuously soaring demand for professionals in the Information Technology field. It is still considered one of the most sought after jobs in the market. No wonder there’s a sea of IT job seekers out there. If you’re one of the aspiring job hunters for an IT position, you’d better have an eye-catching resume or the hiring manager will disregard you as “just another candidate."

 

Your resume should be simple yet comprehensive enough… Read More

The most popular information is not always right. Because of this, a lot of job seekers tend to be misinformed about some common notions regarding the job search that have been proven to be completely false. You might miss out on great opportunities and find yourself wishing you should have known better.

 

Here are 5 major job search myth and the realities:

 

Myth: A cover letter is not important. Reality: Recruiters and employers appreciate applications with cover letters attached to their resumes. Resumes only get about a 15-30 second scan (if you're lucky). However, when recruiters… Read More

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

 

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

 

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

 

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