Why ‘Retired’ Can Leave a Bad Impression
We all know that you’re not supposed to be chosen for a job based on your age. But let’s be honest, it happens. With all of the competition out there, the fewer reasons you give a person to ignore your resume, the better. Removing ‘retired’ from your resume is a great place to start. While [...]
Continue reading...15. May 2013
It Really is About You
You are unique, or at least, you need to make a hiring manager believe that you are. When you can do this well, you’ll be the one that they call for the interview. When you figure out what makes you sizzle, you will make others want to know who are and what you have to [...]
Continue reading...13. May 2013
Interpersonal Skills Count – But You Shouldn’t Mention Them
For some reason, many job hunters still think it’s a good idea to list that they’re a ‘hard worker’ or ‘good with people.’ While these ideas might be true, the less you talk about them, the better. A resume should list the things you’ve done, where you’ve done them, and how you’ve garnered results. While [...]
10. May 2013
The Summertime and Looking for Work
No matter how old you are, you may begin to feel a bit more relaxed as the summertime approaches. Even if you need a new job, you might begin to feel a bit of procrastination when the sun starts to shine. You may even think that companies don’t hire all that often in the summer, [...]
8. May 2013
Showing You’re More Than a Cliché
As you begin to think about a new job, you might start to list the things you can do or ways that you can help a customer. You might think of yourself as: A people person A go-getter A hard worker While these are all good things to be and to have in your skill [...]
6. May 2013
Are You Bored of Job Hunting?
Admit it, you’re tired of looking for work. Everyone gets to this point and they just want to give up and cross their fingers and win the lottery. While that might be where you’re at right now, this is the perfect time to start fresh with your job hunt. A new resume – Scrap your [...]
3. May 2013
Can’t I List My Interests on a Resume?
One of the things that professional resume writers see often when talking to a client is the desire to put interests and hobbies on a resume. While this used to be standard practice, it’s not the case anymore. Though this might give more insight into who you are as a person, it’s also considered a [...]
1. May 2013
Forget What You’ve Heard about Getting a Job
In these times when so many people are looking for jobs, it can seem as though you may never finally get that interview. You hear that the hunt is impossible, that high paying jobs aren’t available and that you’re going to be stuck on unemployment (or not) forever. But is this really true? Here’s what [...]
29. April 2013
Why Resumes Still Matter (Sort Of)
In today’s world of online application systems and email, it can seem like the resume is obsolete to a certain extent. But that’s not quite true – for a number of reasons. First of all, the resume is still the best way to show companies what your skills are, what your experience includes, and how [...]
26. April 2013
Should You Look for a Recruiter?
You’ve heard about these recruiter people, and you may have wondered if they’re for you. With all of the advice online and in books today, it seems as though the job search process would be easier than ever – and less costly than hiring someone else to do the work. But investing in your future? [...]
24. April 2013
What Happens When the Job Market Perks Up?
Whether you’re looking for a job or not, most folks who pay attention to the news have noticed the job market is perking up. It might not be the way that it was, but things are looking up and you may have already found a new job or you’ve heard that others out of work [...]
22. April 2013
Keep Track of Valuable Accomplishments/Results
You may have just started a new job, and you may think this is the ‘one’ that will last you until retirement. Good for you for the optimistic thinking. But let’s have a plan B too. While you might be happy as can be right now, you want to make sure you have the best [...]
19. April 2013
When You Get the Job Offer…
In the moment that you get a job offer, it might be easy to lose all sense of reason. While you may just want to say YES to the first offer you get, it’s not that simple. You may want to be a little more discerning when someone is ready to hire you. In fact, [...]
17. April 2013
Tap Your Alumni Association Today
You may have been out of school for a while now, but your alumni association probably knows where you are. And while you might blissfully ignore the letters they send, asking for money, you may want to respond when you’re looking for a job or thinking about switching careers. What you need to remember is [...]
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- Why ‘Retired’ Can Leave a Bad Impression
- It Really is About You
- Interpersonal Skills Count – But You Shouldn’t Mention Them
- The Summertime and Looking for Work
- Showing You’re More Than a Cliché
- Are You Bored of Job Hunting?
- Can’t I List My Interests on a Resume?
- Forget What You’ve Heard about Getting a Job
- Why Resumes Still Matter (Sort Of)
- Should You Look for a Recruiter?
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17. May 2013
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