Posts Tagged ‘update your resume’
Resume 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 MoreTips on How to Format a Resume
There are many ways to format a resume. It can depend on the type of resume you are creating, the industry you are in, and sometimes the application process requirements. There are traditional formats and more modern formats. Regardless, of all these factors, the following list of tips applies to all resumes. Need help with…
Read MoreResume Work Experience Tips
Your resume work experience section can take on many forms and formats. Whether you are listing your experience in chronological order or by relevancy, these tips will help you! Need help with your resume? Take advantage of our Free Resume Critique. #1. Relevant and Recent You should always start with your most recent job description under…
Read MoreResume Tips: How to tell your story
The best resume tips we can give include how to tell your professional story in an interesting way that is quick and easy to read. Need help with your resume? Take advantage of our Free Resume Critique. According to a section in an article titled Storytelling in Your Resume: Why and How by LiveCareer.com, “As a…
Read MoreProblem-Solving Skills to Including on a Resume
Learn more about problem-solving skills, how they work, and why they are critical to demonstrate on a resume and in an interview. What are problem-solving skills? Problem-solving is considered a soft skill that typically learned and improved through experience rather than through education or training. It is much like critical thinking and employers and hiring…
Read MoreCritical Thinking Skills for a Resume
Critical thinking skills are the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. Critical thinking could be described as the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. It requires you to use your ability to reason. For example, you can research the pros and cons of running two miles a day. A…
Read MoreGrammar Mistakes to Avoid on a Resume or Cover Letter
Grammar mistakes to avoid at all costs. No one is going to argue that spelling and punctuation mistakes can kill a resume or cover letter. However, grammar mistakes can be less obvious but are just as deadly. They may not even be noted by spellcheck, Grammarly, and other tools used to detect such things. Get…
Read MoreStats in a Resume will Land You the Job: Here’s How
Does your resume need more stats? Numbers and percents will get you noticed. Stats in a resume matter to your current and future bosses more than anything else. Why? One of the most recent reasons is the global shift to remote work due to the pandemic. If your boss can’t see you do actual work,…
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