Risk Taking On Resumes

Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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When it comes to resumes we talk about format. After making sure your format is perfect (concise, easy to read, in the proper order) we talk about “standing out” among the hundreds of other resumes the employer receives. It’s enough to drive a resume-writer/job-seeker insane. You’re torn between being conservative and taking risks that will [...]

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Avoid These Common Resume Errors

Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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There are many common mistakes that people make on their resumes. These mistakes are often fatal. As the primary introductory marketing document for your job search. these are items to avoid:
An “Objective” statement. This is all fluff, and most recruiters and hiring mangers don’t even bother to read it.
Poor grammar: there is no excuse for [...]

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Information Interviews – Resume Editing & Following Up

Posted on 20. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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1. In preparing your follow up to information interviews, you will need the notes taken at the time of the information meeting, and a copy of your resume’. Consulting the notes from the interview, you will edit your resume to correspond with the job requirements.Now you have learned two things: First, that an information interview [...]

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Seven Tips to Find a Job by Using the Internet

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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Your resume is posted on all of the career sites and you read Craigslist job postings everyday, but you are still not tapping into the full potential of the internet to find your job. Statistics show that more people find new jobs through networking than any other method. While the idea of networking can be [...]

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Finding a Job Based on a Geographical Area

Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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When you are looking at finding a job that is based around a certain area, the best thing that you can do is to get to know the area yourself. If it is the place that you are currently living, you have an edge, but if it is a place that you have always wanted [...]

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Careers and Job Search – Should I Get Help?

Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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How can you make the “right” decision about using professional assistance to enhance and accelerate your career change or job search? This article defines the main questions you need to ask yourself, and provides clear criteria for assessing your needs. To further support your decision-making, the article offers a simple cost-benefits analysis for using a [...]

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Group Interviews – What to Expect

Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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A group interview means that you will be assessed at the same time as all other candidates for the same position. If you are interviewed as a group, this is generally the first stage, and a one-on-one interview may take place afterwards or at a later date, if you are successful.
The main aim of a [...]

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How Numbers Can Enhance Your Resume

Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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Did you know that numbers can make a huge difference in your ability to create a quality resume? It’s true. The more numbers you add to your resume, the more you are enhancing it and increasing your chances of getting called in for an interview.
Of course, adding numbers doesn’t simply meaning writing “1, 2, 3″ [...]

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Sharpen Your Phone Interview Skills – 5 Tips to Prepare You For a Telephone Interview

Posted on 14. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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Smile while you talk. Did you know that people can hear you smile? People who listened to someone speak, but were not able to see them, were able to correctly identify when the speaker was smiling. Smiling into the phone receiver is a great way to show that you have a pleasant personality and will [...]

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Do you have a resume or a marketing document?

Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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Does your resume list all of your experiences, all your skills, and even some accomplishments? Does it outline all of the things you have done in the past that you think are important and can fit on two pages? Does it clearly indicate all your past duties, tasks and responsibilities for your positions?
All good stuff, [...]

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Behavioral Interview Questions – 5 Tips to Ensure You Get Hired

Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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Behavioral based interviews have become increasingly popular in the past decade. So what are behavioral based questions and how should you answer them to ensure you get the job?
A behavioral interview centres around asking the candidate questions concerning their specific experience. They require detailed responses in which the candidate provides insight into what they have [...]

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Learn How to Write a Cover Letter – 7 Essential Elements For Success

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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Simply put, a resume simply isn’t enough to get you in the door without an amazing cover letter. Some people may think that it is unimportant but the opposite is true.
The cover is what will grab and keep the attention of a busy Human Resources manager and will lead them to take a serious look [...]

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The Interview – Don’t become a 10 second victim

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 posted by Bill.

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This is certainly one of those questions everyone hates in an interview. You know it’s coming at some point during the process. Is it a trick question, a ‘trap’ question, a question to see if you’re honest or just a question they interview has to ask because it’s on a sheet of questions they need [...]

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