Creating A Simple and Compelling Cover Letter
You know that popular saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” In this case, that’s exactly what employers do when fishing for new talent. Resumes are the first thing...
8 Ways to Personalize Your Resume
Job-hunting is a funny business. The first glimpse employers have of you is a one-to-three-page document. That’s why resumes are often the make or break part of your job search...
6 Tips on How to Keep Your Resume Fresh
Of the many important documents that will make or break your job search, the resume is the most important of all. While it may be enough to come up with...
How Social Media Got Me a Job at Google
Earl was a recent graduate and unemployed software engineer. He began developing a job search strategy by applying to websites, including Monster, Beyond and CareerBuilder, and by connecting with members...
5 Reasons Your Resume Is Getting Rejected
An attention-grabbing and unique resume has always been emphasized as the one that usually gets an applicant the job interview. If you don’t know how to make one, chances are...
Recruiter Amos Tayts: My Philosophy on Resumes
About 20 years ago, I foresaw that the resume would be the next evolution in the hiring process. At the time, the Curriculum Vitae (CV) was the norm. Resume is...
Ride Your Natural Talents to Your Next Job
Amy Bolyard worked as a human resources executive for mortgage broker company Equity Consultants, LLC, which was repeatedly named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the...
Getting Into the Employer’s Frame of Mind With Your Cover Letter
You don’t need an Ouija board, a crystal ball, or an alignment of the stars to tell your fate for your next job interview. Instead, rely on this one thing:...
The Nitty-Gritty of Resume Font, Size and Resume Formats
It’s always good to stand out and make an impression. When entering the workforce, you should strive to be creative, unique and let your individual skills shine. However, one area...
How To Make Your Student Resume Stand Out Against the Masses
Generation Y, also known as the Millennial Generation, Generation Next, Net Generation, Millennials and Echo Boomers. With birth dates ranging between the late 1980's to the early 2000s, this generation...
The 5 Skills You’ll Need to Score that Job
Employers demand certain skills. In job-seekers’ resumes, cover letters and during interviews, potential employers are searching for the essential core talent they want in their workplace. Highlight these 5 key...