Staying at your current job while searching for job vacancies is a smart move - unless you can afford to be between jobs for weeks or months. You can still go through the job search and interview process while at your current job; you will just have to be strategic about it. Depending on how long … [Read more...]
Professional resume writer does not mean ‘English major’
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Try searching for a professional resume writer on the internet and you will find a million options. The reality is that some of the people who are advertising themselves as resume writers would be more accurately described as professional writers or potential authors. Even though these … [Read more...]
What is the best resume guide for me?
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Whether it’s online or in hard copy, you can find a resume guide in all shapes and sizes. For people who have hours and days to flip pages and consider options, the 300 or 400 page versions may work. Most people have less time on their hands and need to get a reference tool that provides … [Read more...]
Experts write job search websites, right?
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As you surf the web for the latest and greatest information about current job trends, training requirements, tips to beat the competition in a job hunting process, you will find thousands of job search websites. How can you narrow down the options to people who may really know what they are … [Read more...]
A free resume writer is not worth it
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If a resume writer offers a free service, they may not be a qualified resume writer or they may consider themselves an expert because they applied for hundreds of jobs in the past. Either option is not ideal; unless you understand that the resume you end up with may not be as professional as it … [Read more...]
Should a resume writer help me build a resume?
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It depends on your expertise and experience with building a resume. If you are interested in updating your resume but not actively job searching, a resume writer may not be worth it. If you are looking to transition into a new industry and are not familiar with the job search process, a resume … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week – Volunteering
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Integrate volunteering into your job. There is a new trend for employers of Gen Y’ers to value the commitment this generation has developed for contributing to their communities. Some companies give employees ‘personal contribution’, ‘volunteer days’ or ‘community service days’ in … [Read more...]
Is it possible to make an easy resume?
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It is definitely possible to make an easy resume. The question is, will the easy resume get you an interview? Probably not. Your resume is the first opportunity you get to make a good impression on a potential employer. If you submit a resume that looks like it took you 10 minutes to put together, … [Read more...]
Is there a place I can get a free resume online?
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The internet is a source for plenty of sites that advertise ‘free resume’. Creating a resume online might be easier than staring at a blank Word document, but job hunters need to evaluate the risk – benefit ratio. If your grandmother’s voice saying ‘nothing in life is free’ starts … [Read more...]
Should I pay for a resume writing template?
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The better question is “What am I paying for?” Most innocent web surfers in a time crunch to create a resume will rely on their search engine of choice to find a place that will develop a professional, impactful document that represents them in the workplace. Unfortunately, more often than … [Read more...]
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