Why It’s Important to Write Targeted Resumes
Guest author, Brenna Johnson A targeted resume focuses on a specific job opportunity and highlights the skills and experience needed for that job opening. When sending a targeted resume, it will either be written or edited for each job you apply for. Taking the extra time to write a targeted resume could be absolutely critical…
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Can you change your resume job title? You can, but here are some key things to consider.
Read More4 Things to Add to Your LinkedIn Profile Right Now
You may think you already have a great LinkedIn profile, but there are always little tweaks that can be made to make it even better. You may not know what those tweaks are or how to do them, which is where we come in! In this blog post, we’ll cover four things you should add…
Read MoreMake Your Resume Stand Out With These 3 Things
No matter how qualified you are, if your resume doesn’t stand out and catch the recruiter’s attention it will be sitting in a pile of other resumes. It’s hard to know which resume format is best for you, what the hiring manager wants to see, and how to effectively sell yourself in such a short…
Read More10 Industries Hiring Right Now
2021 has had its share of ups and downs but for the most part, it was better than 2020 economically. More companies have created new jobs which provide opportunities for job seekers across America! If you are getting ready to look for a new career the following positions are open in a lot of markets…
Read MoreResume Finishing Touches: Polish and Send
Before you send your resume off, make sure you have double-checked our resume finishing touches checklist. Your resume is the first impression most hiring agents will have of you, and you want it to be perfect. These tips will help. Resume Finishing Touches Checklist #1. Don’t include“References Available Upon Request” You want to be sure…
Read More10 Things to Leave Off Your Resume
Are any of these items things you need to leave off your resume? Resume formatting and requirements change quite a bit as technology advanced and the job market changes. It can be a bit daunting trying to stay informed of these things. But you are in luck because Career Resumes publishes information regularly and we…
Read MoreJob Posting Red Flags
Look out for these job posting red flags to save yourself a lot of time and hassle. It takes a lot of time and effort to research a new job, jump through the hoops to apply, interview, and then land the job. So, anything you can do to shorten the process and, more importantly, not…
Read MoreJob Gaps and other Tricky Stuff
Addressing job gaps is one of the trickiest things to figure how to do on a resume. You can’t ignore it, but you also want to position your experience and skills as the most important things for a potential employer to consider. We’ve compiled a list of tips and things to consider in order for…
Read MoreResume Tips: Education on a Resume
The following tips include how to present your education on a resume. This includes whether you have a college degree or not. Need help with your resume? Take advantage of our Free Resume Critique. #1. Experience First, Education Second Chances are, your last couple of jobs are more important and relevant to you getting the job…
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