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Resumes: What Makes a Good Resume?

February 16th, 2012

By Brent Ryan

A resume is your sales tool for getting a job. It may be the only contact you have with a company. Therefore, it must draw intention and interest to your background; and, ultimately, get your an interview. A good resume should also include a cover letter, which updates the employer on your current situation. There are several other key elements that make for a good resume.

Length and Format

Try to keep your resume limited to two pages if possible. This may be impossible if you have 20 or more years of experience. However, the key is to pare it down so the employer can scan it. This may entail » Read more: Resumes: What Makes a Good Resume?

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Job Search Tips: There is no excuse for not selling yourself. Two areas in which you must succeed

January 19th, 2012

By Bob McIntosh, Certified Professional Resume Writer

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I can’t sell myself. I just can’t brag.” This coming from jobseekers in my workshops, I understand their consternation yet can’t feign empathy. This would be a disservice to them, to all jobseekers.

There are two undeniable truths. First, if you don’t sell yourself, no one will. It’s like waiting for Prince Charming to arrive or waiting for a job to jump in your lap, none of which are going to happen.

Second, no one is asking you to brag, not even the employer. He’s asking you to promote your accomplishments and relate your skills to the job at hand. No one likes a braggart.

So how do you sell yourself? Selling yourself is going to involve developing a campaign that requires you to use your verbal and written communication skills. » Read more: Job Search Tips: There is no excuse for not selling yourself. Two areas in which you must succeed

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Job Search Tips: 5 Tips On Ensuring You Stand Out From the Crowd When Job-hunting

January 18th, 2012

By Susanna Cha

In this economic climate, standing out from the crowd when job-hunting is the only sure fire way to success. It is important that your potential employer remembers you – for good reasons – and communication is key as there may be many jobs available but you need to ensure that you are the person whom recruiters call back.

Right from the very beginning, your CV needs to fit the role. That means setting it out to contain generic information that can be easily amended to target a particular company and job: check out their website before applying and use their tenets in your Personal Statement. Skills and experience are often more important than education: list them in that order on your CV and use your skills in Word or Excel to make your points. » Read more: Job Search Tips: 5 Tips On Ensuring You Stand Out From the Crowd When Job-hunting

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