Tips for Creating Resumes That Give You A Competitive Edge
Think of your resume as your brochure. Your resume is your first introduction to a potential employer. Employers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes each day and often scan your resume very quickly and make an initial assessment. The purpose of your resume is to catch their attention and entice them to meet you in person. Your resume is the “marketing tool” that should help position you confidently, honestly and persuasively. Read More
15 Deadly But Often Made Resume Blunders to Avoid
Most articles on this topic list blunders that very few people are dumb enough to actually make. Maybe we’re making a bold assumption, but it’s not likely that very many people are “stating that they work well in the nude”, as one resume blunder article cautions against. Nor are very many job seekers likely to “use pale blue paper with teddy bears printed around the border”, as another article warns of. Very helpful! But nevertheless, there are quite a few real resume blunders that perfectly intelligent people commit, which you should be aware of, because they can diminish you in the eyes of employers. Read More