Customize Your Resume
Posted by admin on May 21, 2009 in Blog, Resume | 0 comments
While most resumes appear to look the same on the surface, there are key areas that differentiate well-written winning resumes from those that never make it into the hands of the hiring managers. To customize your resume for the job that you want, pay attention to the following three elements: resume style, career objective, and personal profile. The layout and the style of your resume are as...
Read MoreBe Confident in a Job Interview
Posted by admin on May 20, 2009 in Blog, Interview | 0 comments
Who isn’t nervous during a job interview? Even the most self-assured candidate is going to have a moment or two of self-doubt. But the trick is to keep this to yourself and portray an image of confidence. This is what a potential employer wants to see. If you are not confident in your own abilities why should they be. Here are a few ways to exude confidence. Make eye contact, nothing...
Read MoreThe Panel Interview
Posted by admin on May 20, 2009 in Blog, Interview | 0 comments
A job interview is stressful. You are on display and have to sell yourself as the best candidate for the position in a company. The only thing worse than a standard interview is the panel interview – when two or more people are asking you questions and watching your every move. This situation may not intimidate everyone, but it is certainly not a comfortable position to be in. The reason...
Read MoreKnow What Your References are Going to Say
Posted by admin on May 20, 2009 in Blog, Job Search | 0 comments
Before attending an interview, you should have your references lined-up and ready to provide to the interviewer when asked. More than just writing down names and phone numbers of previous employers and bosses, you need to do additional preparation. Finding out how a former employer views you and your work history with them is vital before providing that information to a potential employer....
Read MoreHow to Thank an Interviewer
Posted by admin on May 20, 2009 in Blog, Interview | 0 comments
You may think that it is best to follow-up with an interviewer to thank them for their time and keep your name in the forefront of their mind. While this may have that affect on them, it may not be in the positive way you are looking for. An interviewer takes time out of their regular job to fill vacancies in a department. It is an extremely busy and stressful time for them and they do not...
Read MoreEtiquette Rules During Job Interviews
Posted by admin on May 20, 2009 in Blog, Interview | 0 comments
During an interview you need to mind your manners and follow an unspoken code of etiquette. This is more than your mom’s “keep your elbows off the table.” Business manners are going to be key. An interview is so much more than what you have to say – it is how you present (or sell) yourself. If part of the job you are applying for is dealing with clients or executives from other...
Read MoreUsing LinkedIn to Build Your Network
Posted by admin on May 19, 2009 in Blog, Job Search | 0 comments
LinkedIn has quickly become the professional networking and productivity tool of choice for individuals in all stages of their career. Whether it’s searching for a job, connecting with friends, colleagues or potential clients, or sharing expertise with the LinkedIn community, professionals can use LinkedIn to efficiently advance their career or business in a number of ways. With over 30...
Read MorePrioritizing Job Descriptions On Your Resume
Posted by admin on May 19, 2009 in Blog, Resume | 0 comments
The most difficult and time consuming section of any resume is the listing of your work experience, no matter the level you have reached in your professional career. If you have just graduated college and don’t have any full-time professional experience, you are concerned if your part-time job and summer internship are enough to get your foot in the door. If you are a seasoned professional with...
Read MoreSelf-Employment
Posted by admin on May 19, 2009 in Blog, Resume | 0 comments
Being self-employed comes with many challenges – determining your niche, finding clients, having adequate insurance, hiring additional help, etc. To succeed as a freelancer, contractor, or a new business owner, you have to have determination, passion and patience, many of the same characteristics you need to successfully hunt for a new job. So why is self-employment on a resume a concern for...
Read More3 Tips to Make Your Resume Unique
Posted by admin on May 19, 2009 in Blog, Resume | 0 comments
To stand apart from other candidates, you should consider the information in your resume carefully and make sure that it is personal to you. Here are three tips on making your resume unique to you: 1. Customize your career objective. Think of your resume as a sales tool; your career objective is your opening statement. You want your employer to know what you want, not just restate what other...
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