Posts Tagged ‘create a great resume’
I’ve Been a Hiring Manager for 12 Years—Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Hired
by Guest Author, Charlotte Hilton Andersen Job-hunting mistakes that take you out of the running During my 12 years as a hiring manager, I’ve seen just about every mistake job applicants can make. I’m talking everything from candidates overselling their skills to having emotional outbursts during an interview to trying to use someone else’s résumé.…
Read MoreShould I ‘dumb down’ my resume to reduce any potential intimidation factor?
by Guest Author, Samantha Nolan Dear Sam: Do you have any suggestions for a seasoned professional — I’m in my sixties — landing a job? I imagine most hiring managers reviewing my resume will be half my age, and I may look intimidating to some managers, given the depth of my experience. Should I do…
Read More5 Insider Tips for Job Seekers Over 50
by Guest Author, Andrew Lisa Looking for work in the best of times is a stressful, frustrating process filled with anxiety, rejection and the sinking feeling that it might never end — and these are hardly the best of times. For older workers in the over-50 set, it only gets more complicated. The insecurity that…
Read MoreHow To Showcase Your Critical Thinking Skills During a Job Interview Process
by Guest Author, Frankie Wallace When you are looking to secure a professional or executive-level position, you need to have more than just a few years of experience and a brightly-colored resume. You also need to impress during the application and interview stages. You can do that by showing off your skills and demonstrating how…
Read More3 Formatting Considerations For Digital Resumes and Online Applications
by Guest Author, Frankie Wallace Let’s face it: the world of work has changed significantly with the ascendancy of digital technology. Not only are an increasing number of people working remotely some, if not all, of the time, but, now more than ever, most job hunts occur primarily online. That means that if you’re using…
Read MoreWhy You Should Get Your Resume Updated Now
It’s tempting to wait, why should you get your resume updated now? Here’s the top reasons why you need to spend some time making sure your resume is ready to use: Why You Should Get Your Resume Updated Now In volatile times it’s important to be ready to pivot with changing needs and industry…
Read MoreInfographic Resume: A Creative Way to Present Your Credentials
How do you stand out from the crowd when the world is mostly online? An infographic resume is one answer. Adding An Infographic Attitude Information noise is increasing every day. We don’t read, we scan. You can counteract this overwhelm by creating an infographic resume. Typically, recruiters only take 7 seconds to look at a…
Read MoreThe 20 Worst and Best Words to Use in Resumes
by guest writer, Tom Jager If you are updating your credentials, follow these tips for the best and worst words to use in resumes. A well-written and rich resume is still a very important tool for getting a good job. However, in order for it to make a difference, it should have no weak, passive words,…
Read MoreFired From a Job? Turn the Experience into a Positive On Your Resume
It is estimated that in 2016, 54,549 individuals in the U.S. were either laid off or fired each day. While the exact number of people who were fired isn’t known, this figure shows the high number of individuals who unexpectedly lose their jobs each year. Whether you were recently let go from your job for a…
Read MoreResume Key Words: Are you using them correctly?
Key Words Help You Tailor Your Resume Learning how to look for key words in a job post or job description and then applying them to your resume is a great way to tailor you resume for specific jobs. Related: How to Beat an Applicant Tracking System (and land an interview) Create a Word Cloud…
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