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Resumes Must Grab Readers’ Attention by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2010 It’s only recently that I have personally taken advantage of DVR technology. Yes, I watched shows when they were on live AND sat through commercials. We didn’t even have cable (believe it), so using the VCR to record and replay shows wasn’t a good option – the reception was not good enough make it worthwhile. So, when TV went digital and the converter box for those without cable didn’t give me access to ABC, it was time to ... |
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Three Resume Formats – Which One Is Best For You? by Mandy Marchitello - May, 2010 CHRONOLOGICAL – The chronological resume is an excellent choice for those who have steadily progressed on their career track, with few bumps along the way. If each position you’ve held has built upon the one previous to it, thereby demonstrating growth in knowledge and responsibilities, this style of resume will work best for you. A chronological resume is the one most preferred by hiring managers, as it allows them to eas... |
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I Have A Warrant for Your Application by Mark Puppe - May, 2010 Hundreds of applications get dropped on human resources, so the last thing staff wants is a biography, regurgitated description or list self proclaimed skills. They want to see results and your resume is the evidence. Let’s look at the application process as if you’re a defendant accused of being unqualified for a position and now expected to prove otherwise. Who issued the description and has the details right in front of ... |
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Key Words - Put Them In There! by Mandy Marchitello - May, 2010 When responding to a job posting, be sure to highlight “key words” or core qualifications as specified by the hiring company. Next, sprinkle the key words throughout the body of your resume. “Oh no!”...I heard you scream. Are you saying I have to prepare a different resume for each job posting? The answer to that question is part no and part yes. Let’s start with the part I know you like best. Hey, I rhymed! NO – ... |
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Five Resume Basics We Bet You’ve Overlooked! by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2010 Five basic résumé rules and the mistakes you make that break them. Thousands of job seekers make these mistakes. Are you making them too? FORGETTING TO INCLUDE A COVER LETTER Not attaching a cover letter to a résumé is like shooting in the dark. Hiring managers receive hundreds of unsolicited résumés every week. Tell them specifically what opening you are applying to or the position you’re inquiring about. Do not presume... |
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Boring Old Resume Objective vs. Branding Statement by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2010 BORING OLD RESUME OBJECTIVE VS. INTERVIEW-WINNING BRANDING STATEMENT – YOU DECIDE WHO WINS If you brand it will they come? While it may sound like one big field of dreams, a carefully crafted and customized personal brand will not only convey your value and define your vision it will also offer a unique perspective to prospective employers and hiring managers. It’s all about marketing yourself in the way that is going to ... |
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Creating Resume Appeal with Proper Resume Margins by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2010 Recently, we’ve been discussing resume aesthetics. What looks pleasing, what doesn’t, what makes a great first impression, and well...what doesn’t. In the last article, I talked about bullets and paragraphs. In this brief article, I’m going to elaborate on margins. I am sure there could be debates on many sides as to what margin sizes to use and why. But as a former hiring manager for fortune 500 companies turned execut... |
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How to Improve Your Resume’s Credibility and Gain Relevant Experience by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2010 A common problem for many job seekers is that they possess inadequate experience for the jobs they are targeting. In today’s market, with so many educated workers seeking employment or currently underemployed, job seekers can no longer rely on impressive degrees to land their dream jobs. In order to be competitive, relevant experience is critical. Many job seekers ask, “How can I gain experience in my field, if no one wil... |
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Showcasing Volunteer Experience on Your Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2010 At a recent training summit for a large nonprofit organization, I heard several directors lamenting the lack of respect their significant volunteer positions received in the working world. I was flabbergasted to realize that these women did not feel valued for their contributions to others, which included managing hundreds of thousands of dollars and writing lengthy manuals on subjects from communication skills to regional op... |
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Poor Grammar, Poor Impression by Judi Perkins - Apr, 2010 I wrote the column below two years ago, but that’s irrelevant, because the situation continues. I tend to run it every few months, this time because I’m not only seeing it in cover letters, but several of us were discussing it on FB this week. I don’t care about casual communication between friends, but resumes, cover letters, websites...That there’s a plethora of applicants for almost every job is no secret. But a company ... |
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