Downloadable Resume Templates Links to download .DOC and .PDF versions of the template: Word .DOC Version .PDF Version Your Name Phone Number | Email Address Objective/Summary of Skills This is optional! If you are changing careers and your current experiences aren’t quite selling your talents, use this space to show off your skill set and… Read more »
How long should your resume be? There’s a lot of debate on how long your resume should actually be. As recruiters, it’s easy to say that one page is more than enough since hiring managers tend to be very busy and take on average 6 seconds to skim one resume. However, looking on the other side… Read more »
Figuring out what to put and how to phrase things on your resume can be intimidating. Sometimes the most difficult part is keeping it one page without looking too cluttered. To make this easier, here are 4 things to eliminate: Objective Statements Usually an objective statement starts out by saying “I’m looking for a job… Read more »
The stack of work may be piling up on your desk, but you’re struggling to focus because the person in the cubicle next to you talks really loudly and won’t stop bothering you about last night’s game. If this sounds like something you’re dealing with at work, then you’ve come to the right place to… Read more »
In an interview, you only have a certain amount of time to get to know each and every face that walks through the door. You can only do so much with resumes, cover letters, and basic interview questions. It’s the overall interaction with the candidate that you’ll be able to gain information about who they… Read more »
There’s a lot of debate on how long your resume should be. As recruiters, it’s easy to say that one page is more than enough since hiring managers tend to be very busy and take on average 6 seconds to skim one resume. However, looking on the other side of the coin, if your resume… Read more »
The first impression is so important and mistakes in the interview or even before the interview can be detrimental to your chances of getting the job… Hiring managers are dealing with applicants all day, every day. Step into their shoes for a moment to think about how they might feel when you come into… Read more »
It’s your first day at a new job. You’re nervous. Just remember, we’ve all been there. You want to keep building on the initial impression from the interview and make sure they’re happy with their decision to hire you. The first day is the time to hit the ground running, so here are some tips… Read more »
Everyone is looking for those cliché traits to describe their ideal candidates (i.e. go-getter mentality). They’re nothing special and the result is a recipe for average candidates. Don’t work off of the same wish list as every company and look for these traits in your candidates 1. Listening Skills It’s an overlooked and very important… Read more »
Whether you got a notification to your email to the new job posting or you found it after 30 minutes of combing through job sites, you found a great job opportunity that you qualify for! Congratulations! This can sometimes be the hardest part of a job search. You submitted your application and made sure you… Read more »