Years ago, all a resume needed was a brief objective statement before you wrote anything about your experience. Some resumes even skipped the use of an objective completely. When a summary of qualifications section was used, it really made a big difference and was considered cutting edge.
One of the first resume writers to emphasize the importance of the summary of qualifications section...
It is important that you understand the job screening process whether you are considering Human Resources for your occupation or need to interface with HR for another type of position.
Human Resources is just what it says: resources for humans, within the workplace! Its main objective is to meet the organizational needs of the company it represents and the needs of the people hired by that...
As a professional resume writer, I often see self-written resumes by executive-level clients that are general and task oriented. In short, a throwback to the typical resumes done by high school graduates. These formats might include such categories as objective, skills and work history. The information presented is general and fails to tell what is behind the information listed. Furthermore,...
In order to effectively convey that you have what an employer is looking for, you can implement several approaches to emphasize that information.
Using a chronological resume is good if your most recent position is in that type of position. But if it was three jobs ago, the reader may think you do not have that experience.
Here are a few ideas to help you bring the past into the present...
The following responses to popular questions are designed to facilitate an effective job search campaign, starting with the resume:
QUESTION: Do I need an objective? I need to do my resume, but I am not sure what kind of job I want. Do I need one? My friend who used to be my supervisor in my old job told me that I do not. Is she right?
ANSWER: There are many opinions on the subject....
The following responses to popular questions are designed to facilitate an effective job search campaign, starting with the resume:
QUESTION: Do I need an objective? I need to do my resume, but I am not sure what kind of job I want. Do I need one? My friend who used to be my supervisor in my old job told me that I do not. Is she right?
ANSWER: There are many opinions on the subject....
There are more than 125 school districts on Long Island, and each district has their own guidelines for submitting job applications.
More than a decade ago, sending a resume, cover letter and copy of a certification was the only one way to apply for a position with any of the many LI school districts.
In order to prepare a large-scale mailing, an applicant, such as a teacher or school...
A resume is needed over the job application is because it is a presentation of who you are. In short, it is an advertisement. You are the product.
It includes achievements instead of just "duties" and provides a lot more room for your information compared to the small section found on a job application form.
A job application includes information that would not be appropriate to list on...
It is the evening of your blind date. You are off to a good start. You know a little about your date and your date knows a little about you. The description of your blind date seems too good to be true. From what you know, they are a perfect vision of your ideal partner.
From what you have learned, they have the right physical attributes and personal qualities. Your matchmaking friends are...
Even if the recipient knows who you are and sees that your package was sent by you because of the return address label, they are bound to wonder why you are sending the package unless it is your birthday.
Taking the scenario a bit farther, suppose you were a company sending them a package as a marketing tool. Without a message included in a card or in a promotional letter, they would be...
