Resumes really have come a long way over the years. They not only have evolved from a “nice to have” document to essential, but also the content has really changed. In its initial origins, the document was really just a recap of everything a person does…in essence,...
Resume Tips Articles
Using Non-Quantifiable Achievements
A strong resume places an emphasis on the achievements of the person over the day-to-day duties performed. The idea is to stress that you make a difference rather than just collect a paycheck. The best achievements are those that are quantifiable, that is, those that...
Resume Do’s & Do Not’s
Most aspects of a basic resume are common sense. A basic resume contains five main categories: “Header”, “Objective”, “Summary of Qualifications”, “Employment History”, and “Education”. What is contained in those five main categories will determine whether your resume...
Essential Pieces of a Resume
A basic resume can really be divided into 5 distinct categories. When considering these five distinct categories compiling a basic resume can be relatively simple. More elaborate resumes can carry much more detail and segments than the basic resume, but for most job...
Should I Mass Mail My Resume?
It is very tempting for a Job Seeker to want to “Mass Mail” their resume to as many prospective employers as possible. For the vast majority of Job Seekers an internal clock of needing or wanting to find a new position has begun ticking and the race has begun. This...
Make Your Resume A Competitive Advantage
The resume has been the recognized primary method for indicating interest in a position for years. There is still, however, a lot of bad resumes floating out there from Job Seekers. I am in the process of concluding the search for a HR professional and first hand had...
Should You Go Functional
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with a Masters level business student who wanted some advise on their resume. This person had been working for 10 years in various capacities, most of which was in a Sales or Banking function. He was completing his degree in...
Cover Letter and Resume Tips
(10 Tips You Might Not Have Thought of Before) There are so many important aspects of a Cover Letter and Resume that go unnoticed yet can have a meaningful impact on the success of these documents. Not doing a Cover Letter? Start immediately! A Cover Letter is a...
Bridge The Gap In Your Resume!
In 2005, we all would be hard pressed to find many people who have not had at least one gap in their employment history over the last 15 years. A source of concern for any of these individuals is how to display their experience in their Resume in order to project...
Focus On Accomplishments
Your Cover Letter and Resume is your chance to make a positive first impression with a Recruiter or Hiring Manager. The goal is to use the documents to obtain a phone screen in the next step of the process. The content in these documents has changed dramatically over...
