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Category: ResumeBy rachel zupek on Oct 15, 2009 in Employment, Featured, Resume | 19 Comments
Did you think I would say anything but “YES”? Of course mistakes on résumés and cover letters matter — isn’t that what we’ve been telling you, and what you’ve heard for the past — forever?
If an employer is only looking over your résumé for about 30 seconds, you can bet that if what catches his [...]
By anthony balderrama on Oct 13, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Compensation, Featured, Job Search, Resume | 1 Comment
From Kathy: Hey, Work Buzz! Boring question, but necessary answer. I haven’t worked in the job force for very long. I am applying for a position that is requiring a salary history. I know what this is, but how do I present this. First job and salary or most recent and salary? Do I include [...]
By rachel zupek on Sep 23, 2009 in Featured, Interviews, Resume | 13 Comments
When in need of something to blog about, turn to Twitter. There is so much being Tweeted, ReTweeted and linked to, it’s sort of fascinating…
Anyway, while sifting through Tweets this afternoon, I came across a link to a great blog posted on BrightMove, a provider of Software-as-a-Service applicant tracking and talent management solutions.
Nanci Lamborn, [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Sep 16, 2009 in Featured, Job Search, Mature Workers, Resume, Video | 1 Comment
Probably the most important professional marketing tool you have — after yourself — is your resume. But if it’s filled with fluffy words and vague phrases, it’s not going to do its job. You need to make things crystal clear to employers when you’re telling them about your accomplishments and professional expertise.
Watch this new video [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 20, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Featured, Job Search, Resume | 3 Comments
Mark submitted a two-pronged question. We’ll answer the first part next time; but this part of the question is worthy of its own topic: I’ve worked many years in several positions and I know that it’s good to keep the résumé short to one page and to the last 5 years what should I do? [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 18, 2009 in Career Advice, Job Search, Networking, Resume | 0 Comments
Oh, Tuesday, you came and went so quickly. I almost didn’t get a chance to enjoy you. I was having too much fun reading these articles!
Job seeker or not, you should always know what kinds of resume formats are out there.
How to Write a Chronological Resume
If reading this blog post makes you blush, you should [...]
By Kate Lorenz on May 22, 2009 in Featured, Resume | 6 Comments
This week, I’ve been updating my résumé (for grad school applications, boss) and I must admit I have not been following my own advice.
I’ve repeatedly told readers to update your résumé frequently, whether or not you are in the market for a new job. And by frequently, I mean at least every few months. Why? Because you’ll likely forget [...]
By rachel zupek on Apr 16, 2009 in Featured, Fun stuff, Interviews, Resume | 7 Comments
Who watched The Hills on Monday? Don’t lie, I know I’m not the only one who’s sucked into the drama that is Speidi.
Whether you watched it or not, Stephanie Pratt — Spencer’s sister — showed the world the best example of a “bad interview” I have seen in a long time.
In this episode, Lauren’s boss [...]
By rachel zupek on Apr 2, 2009 in Employment Trends, Featured, Resume, Work | 2 Comments
A few weeks ago, we told you that on average, employers receive more than 75 résumés per open position.
With that type of competition you better make sure your résumé stands out among the masses. The question is, how?
Crafting an outstanding résumé is no easy feat, so you should be utilizing every possible outlet [...]
By rachel zupek on Mar 11, 2009 in Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys, Resume, Work/Life | 3 Comments
Today’s economy is fueling record activity in job search. In January, CareerBuilder.com had 25.7 million unique visitors come to the site, the highest in company history. The average number of applications to jobs on the site over the last three months increased 25 percent compared to last year.
In a recent nationwide survey, [...]
