Professional Summary Example for Resumes
A “Professional Summary” on your resume is generally a collection of 4 or 5 one line statements, often found in a bulleted list.
Ever Lied on a Resume?
Statistics show that as many as 40% of us have — that’s almost half! So what are we all saying when we stretch the truth in an attempt to land a job? Employers say it’s usually one of these:
Six Resume Phrases That Every Hiring Manager Hates
Lately, I’ve been seeing so many hackneyed phrases on resumes at every professional level. Here are the top six phrases I see job seekers using to describe themselves over and over again that are sure to get your resume tossed in the no pile.
3 Things You Don’t Need on Your Resume
No two employees are the same, but a growing number of resumes are. That’s because everybody is trying to send the same message: I’d be perfect for this job. While it’s important to communicate your winning personality, knowledge base, and skill set, you should do so without drowning the reader in unnecessary and redundant details. Here
Resume Killers That Spell Check Won’t Catch
When it comes to getting a job your resume is your first (and usually only) chance to make a good first impression, plus many employers have so many qualified applicants they’re ready to take any excuse to whittle the list. Make sure your resume isn’t secretly making you look bad by proofreading it for these common spell check
A Must Read for Job Seekers and the Unemployed
I’d like to start out by wishing everyone a happy holidays. Many job seekers are feeling the pressure of being unemployed during the holidays and some may use them as a time to start to relax and slow down with their job searches. The thing that many job seekers don’t realize is that January is
Things you can do over the weekend to prep for your job search
The last thing a Recruiter or Hiring Manager wants to do on their weekend is post jobs on leading job sites. Like the rest of us, they want to enjoy their weekends and time off with their friends and family. Because of the lag in job postings over the weekend it could cause some stress for
Did You Include a Writing Sample or Cover Letter? Pay Attention To How To Submit Your Resume.
When you are looking for a job and going through hundreds of job listings, you may find yourself taking shortcuts so that you can get through the list. Certain things that you may start to do include skimming through the description and only reading the title, salary fields and benefits section. Other things some job
Find a New Career in Public Relations
Public relations careers are among the most sought after and attractive jobs within the corporate and business industry. Media channels is definitely the single most effective business tool readily available. PR job opportunities consistently rank as leading professions in country wide media surveys, federal government demographics statistics, marketplace associations and business analyst reports.
Difference between Cover Letter and Application Letter
After my last post on Cover Letters, a lot of job seekers have been asking me the difference between a Cover Letter and an Application Letter. I admit the difference between those two documents is quite subtle. In fact, most articles you’ll find online will compound your confusion. However, I have done a great deal
What is a Cover Letter – How to Write a Cover Letter
From my survey while communicating with job seekers on BBM, one of the most widely asked questions is : “What is a Cover Letter”. I will put you through on this and also show you a sample template which you can always use in applying for jobs. According to Wiki or Google, A Cover Letter
12 Career-Boosting Steps You Should Take Before the Year runs out
It is almost mid year; you are reminded how hard you have worked from january. You wrote tons of emails, enough to publish a novel. You spent a minimum of seven hours a day on your computer. And, if you were working full-time, and have to commute from the mainland to Lagos Island you probably spent 30 hours
Outdated Resume Elements
If you are searching for a job, chances are that you have passed out your résumé numerous times with no callbacks. The problem may not be that you are under qualified, but you may be overwhelming employers with unnecessary information. You may want to make revisions, as we list five top outdated elements on résumés.
Five Things That Hiring Managers Will Never Tell You
The interview process can be a stressful one. Even with proper preparation, you will never be fully prepared for the mind of the hiring manager. To help ease some of the anxiety, here are a couple of thoughts that are more than likely running through the head of the hiring manager:
There’s a Light at the End Of the Jobless Tunnel
When you’ve been jobless for any length of time, the light at the end of the tunnel could be a freight train coming the other way. That’s often the mindset of someone who’s endured weeks of the gut-wrenching, paralyzing condition called unemployment.
Why You Should Update Your Management Style
It’s not your father’s management job. That’s the first and most important thing to know, whether you’re a new boss, a veteran boss, the boss’s boss or a boss to be. Yes, Dad may have trudged eight miles in the snow to get to work, but when he got there, he could depend on seeing
The Job-Hunter’s Guide To Selling Yourself Effectively
Americans value modesty. This is a fact. Whether you’re a Rockefeller, Rothschild or Kennedy, the expectation is that modesty will prevail, and you’ll present yourself as a humble person, never flaunting your fame and fortune. And whether or not it behooves us to be humble in any given situation, we nonetheless comply. In fact, in
Common Interview Questions
Here’s a listing of the questions.
Interviewing Techniques and Tips
Interviewing for a job can be stressfull. You may have a feeling of vunerability “selling” your skills or answering unexpected questions from the interviewer. However, interviewing is a skill you can learn. With the right tips and techniques, you can become an expert at sharing your positive traits with potential employers, presenting yourself effectively at
5 Crazy Career Lessons We’ve Learned by Watching the Olympics in Sochi
The Winter Olympics are well under way and there’s one story line that just won’t go away: many people feel that Sochi hasn’t lived up to expectations. From high threats of terrorism to homeless canines running amuck, unfinished living accommodations to egregious human rights propaganda, the negativity surrounding this year’s Olympic host has been