How to Explain Those Weird Gaps on Your Resume
Your resume is essential to help you land your dream job. However, if there is anything unusual or out-of-the-ordinary on it, hiring managers and human resource personnel may inquire about it and place you low on their “favorite’s list.” So, what should you do if you have weird gaps on your resume? Can you use […]
Who Should I Choose As a Job Reference?
A job reference is an individual who can discuss your work ethic, performance, skills, etc., to a potential employer. It is someone who knows about your experience, talents, work habits, character, and more. As you apply for a new job, this is an individual whose contact information you place on your resume so potential employers […]
Experience Vs. Talent: Which Will Help You Get the Job?
The job hunt is an overwhelming process. You want to feature yourself in the best light to certain companies. You want to show how you can become an asset to their team, help their business succeed, and be a valuable resource. However, to market yourself, should you highlight your experience in a particular field or […]
Soft Skills You Need to be Successful in the Workplace
No matter your industry or job title, there are many hard skills — such as knowledge of a technology application or the ability to speak a foreign language —that will help you stand out in the job hunt and perform well in your employment. However, these aren’t the only skills that will make a difference. […]
Formatting Tips to Create a Unique Resume
Your resume should be one piece of paper that instantly catches the eye of managers and recruiters. It should provide a clear picture of who you are and why they want to hire you. However, your resume is more than just the content you provide. It should also be formatted so it is eye-catching and […]
Resume Writing Tips that Will Get You Noticed
How do you stand out from the dozens of applicants employers receive for an open job position? You have an incredible resume with the right information, that is unique, and that gets you noticed. The best resumes are well-polished, well-written, and has the information the employer is looking for. Here are five resume writing tips […]
Resume Writing Tips to Get Noticed
How do you stand out from the dozens of applicants employers receive for an open job position? You have an incredible resume with the right information, that is unique, and that gets you noticed. The best resumes are well-polished, well-written, and has the information the employer is looking for. Here are five resume writing tips […]
5 Things You Can Skip on Your Next Resume
Resume writing is SO important. Why? If you want to make an impression and be considered as a candidate for an incredible job position, you must make a strong first impression. One of the best — and easiest — ways to do this is to create an eye-catching and relevant resume. Some experts say that […]
4 questions you don’t expect in an interview
Most interviewers assume that the candidate is showing up having done a bit of preparation. They (hopefully!) have researched the company and understand the role they are applying for. Maybe they have been practicing some sample questions, such as “Why should we hire you?,” or “What can you offer to the company?” But what about […]
How can you write a resume that will get noticed by a hiring manager?
Many of you will probably agree, that writing resumes is no fun. It’s time-consuming, and in many cases, seems like a futile effort when you just keep getting rejection emails or don’t get a call for the job. The good news though, is that with a bit of focus on your resume and how you […]