Things to keep in mind as you’re using this first job resume sample: Apply for the right jobs. Here, you want to avoid applying for jobs that require particular candidates to have certifications or degrees you may not have Take your time reading job descriptions. You also want to read each job position you apply for… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
There are so many ways you can format your resume. Resumes are like fingerprints. They’re unique to the individual and to the job you’re applying to. There are 4 standard types of resumes where your unique resume can start from: chronological, functional, combination, and targeted. 1. Chronological Resume Format By far the most used resume… Read more »
Your cover letter is where you give the hiring manager a glimpse of who you are. It should complement your resume and make the hiring manager want to learn more about you, which is how you land an interview. But when it all comes down to writing your cover letter, it can be very tough… Read more »
No matter what type of job you’re looking for or what level you are in your field, you MUST have a resume. Your resume is the key to connecting with a hiring manager. It’s how they get to know you before the interview. On average, recruiters spend about 6 seconds reviewing each resume to get… Read more »
What if there are magic words that could help hiring managers find your resume and spark their interest? Well, there are! The only catch, however, is that there are different magic words for every industry and you have to look for them. When you post your resume on job search engines like Monster, CareerBuilder, or… Read more »