The resume acts as a bridge between you and the prospective recruiter. Hence the importance of a resume can never be underestimated. So, to make the first impression, it is imperative that your resume stands out from the crowd first. It is up to you how do you want to be remembered by the hiring …
Did you know that your resume should tell a story? Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t just a list of places you’ve worked and things you know how to do. A good resume tells a story about the experiences you’ve had that will make you a good fit for a particular position. So even though …
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The Resume Is An Employer’s First View of a Job Candidate BY SUSAN M. HEATHFIELD Updated August 08, 2018 A resume is a document that provides an employer with a detailed statement of a job candidate’s prior work experience, education, and accomplishments. The resume often supplies an employment objective; a summary of skills, knowledge, and potential contributions; a …
BY ALISON DOYLE Updated December 08, 2018 Your resume needs to be professional and polished because, if not, your application materials probably won’t get a second glance from any hiring manager. An unprofessional resume – one that is difficult to read, confusing, covered in errors, or unrelated to the job the person is applying for – …
Follow this advice to avoid making the same mistakes as your job-seeking competition. By Alison Green, Contributor March 28, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. CHANCES ARE GOOD THAT you’re making a few of these common mistakes on your resume. How many are you guilty of? 1. Relying on outdated sources of advice. Resume conventions have changed dramatically in the last …
Your resume has one job: To convince the reader that you’re a candidate worth interviewing. Here are five rules to help you write a resume that does its job: Summarize Your Unique Value Communicate with Confidence Watch Your Language Key in on Keywords Keep it Concise What do these really mean? Summarize Your Unique Value …
One of the most difficult parts in writing a resume is composing the descriptions of your jobs, volunteer work, projects, and other relevant experiences. Each description of your work history and volunteer experience should be clear and concise, yet descriptive. After reading your description, a prospective employer should know exactly what your responsibilities were, what …
BY ALISON DOYLE Updated January 19, 2019 Your work history, also known as your work record or employment history, is a detailed report of all the jobs you have held, including the company name, job title, and dates of employment. Here is some insight into when you need to provide your work history and how to provide …
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WHERE do I place the employment history on my resume? The role and importance of your employment history section will depend on the type of the resume you choose to write. Depending on where you’re in life, you should write either a chronological or a functional resume: Chronological resume revolves around the employment history section. Great for professionals with several …
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October 15, 2018 Posted by Isabel Thottam Whether you are well into your career, or have a gap in your employment, it can be tough to decide what to include on a resume. This is especially true when you reach a point where you question whether your work experience happened too long ago to include on your resume. Most …