Great Job Resumes: The First Step to Landing Great Jobs

The function of outstanding job resumes is to get the attention of your potential employer. More than simply a listing of your accomplishments, education, skills and experience; a job resume is the first point of contact you have with the company with whom you are seeking employment.

The Most in Demand Skill Today-Bilingual (or How to Make Your Resume Stand-out)

How to make your resume stand out? Key terms and angles for creating a dynamic resume. Concrete advice on how to make the most of being bilingual, spiced with humorous personal anecdotes.

How to Use a Resume Objective to Help Your Job Application

A resume objective statement, while an optional section of your resume, can be a powerful tool for job seekers if it used to its full potential. Find out how, here.

Resume Format: Problem Action Result

The bullet points in your resume need to describe your job accomplishments and not simply be a rehash of your job description. What is the best way to write and structure the bullet points in your resume for the biggest impact?

Padding Resumes with Erroneous Information Can Result in Disaster

Jobseeker dishonesty could have serious repercussions, including termination

Create a Resume Outline that Gets You Noticed

Applying for a job is like trying to sell yourself; your goal is to get the employer to the point where they have to have you in their company.

Understanding Resume Styles

Perfecting the perfect resume style can be tricky. Many job seekers don’t really understand the ins and outs of resume creation and only think about their resumes when they are actively seeking other employment.

How to Write a Nursing Resume

Recent labor studies have predicted that nursing positions will continue to grow faster than the national average for at least the next five years. However, nurses still need to pay close attention to the presentation of their credentials in order to ensure that they can compete in the tough medical profession.

Does Your Resume Sell You?

Tips on how to ensure that your resume gets read and YOU get the interview.

Cover Letters and Resumes: What's Hot and What's Not

There are several skills needed to find a job. Some of these take place before the interview. A precise but inclusive resume must be prepared. A study of each employer and possible positions in the company will better prepare you to write the resume. Different employers or job opportunities might require different resumes. The cover letter is to introduce you to the company. It is not a resume. At the interview, you must listen to the interviewer and show interest. His first impression will be what he sees. Wear a conservative suit or dress, comb your hair, shine your shoes. Your resume should not be all inclusive. Discussion is what you want.

Do You Look Good on Paper?

No matter how talented you are or how great you present yourself in person, if you’re in the market for a new job and want to dazzle a potential employer with your credentials, the one sure way is by looking good on paper. Regardless of your experience, to attract positive attention, a dynamic resume is a must. In other words, to stand out from the crowd, you have to create a resume that gets results.

How to Write a Resume for Your First Job

Writing a resume for your first job requires patience, attention to detail, and a little creativity. All job seekers need a strong resume if they want to compete for the best jobs. New professionals, especially, need to work even harder to sell themselves to managers.

How to Ensure Your Resume is Read by Recruiters

Considering that a recruiter may get dozens, if not hundreds, of resumes for a single job opening, there is little time to carefully dig through each individual resume to see if a candidate has the 'special something' the employer is seeking. So what do you need to do to stand out in the crowd?

Resume Writing FAQs: When Should I Send Resume Follow Up Letters?

I’m often asked how long you should wait before following up on a resume submitted in response to a telecommuting position. You want them to know you are interested, but there is a fine line between pestering the hiring manager and showing your enthusiasm. Here are some tips to guide you.