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Polish up your #Resume in less than 15 minutes

Polish up your #Resume in less than 15 minutes | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
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Two quick ways to amplify your resume, and to improve your chances of your resume being seen by a human is:

 

1.  Include the job title of the position you are applying for in your resume.  If at all possible that means that the target position you are applying for should be strategically placed in your resume.  You can accommodate as part of your summary position statement at the top of your resume or place as part of the job experience. 

 

Hint:  I am not suggesting that you include an objective at the top of your resume or to include a title of a position that you do not have any experience with.  I assume if you are applying for the position, that you would have experience with the job responsibilities:)

 

2.  Don't just tell me what you did, show me the results!

 

Action verbs, measures, and numbers are important…so make sure that your resume doesn’t just state what you did – share the results you achieved while in the role!

 

PS – Live on Purpose!

Karl Carter's curator insight, June 25, 2015 1:37 PM

Your resume in the first thing a prospective employer sees.  In one sense, it is the packaging the wraps around your skills.  Make sure the package looks good!  Make it POP!

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What do Employers Look for in a #Resume?

What do Employers Look for in a #Resume? | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
For just one moment, let's place ourselves in the position of a recruiter. Countless resumes from applicants, all expressing boundless interest in the position advertised. The initial recruitment s...
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August 25, 2014 4:31 PM
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Is a creative resume right for your industry? | ResumeTarget

Is a creative resume right for your industry? | ResumeTarget | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Resumetarget.com Professional Resume Writing Services

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August 20, 2014 10:00 AM
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Can Your #Resume Pass the LinkedIn Test?

Can Your #Resume Pass the LinkedIn Test? | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Everyone knows LinkedIn is a great way to grow your personal network and meet influential people. But did you know employers use LinkedIn for another...
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August 12, 2014 12:00 PM
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Skills You Should Be Putting on Your #Resumes and Cover Letters

Skills You Should Be Putting on Your #Resumes and Cover Letters | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
List of skills for resumes, cover letters, job interviews and employment including examples of skills listed by occupation and general skills.
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August 2, 2014 9:40 PM
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How to Write Your #Resume to get noticed

How to Write Your #Resume to get noticed | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
In the profile at the top of your resume, and wherever possible throughout the resume, you use the language of the type of place you want to work.
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July 29, 2014 7:02 PM
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#Free #Resume templates: 275 professional samples in Word

#Free #Resume templates: 275 professional samples in Word | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
275 professional resume templates in Word free for personal use. Chronological, functional, combination formats. Traditional, modern, and creative designs.
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Have to share this great free tool! It creates wonderful Resumes.

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July 14, 2014 9:59 AM
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5 Insider Secrets for Beating Applicant Tracking Systems - #Resume

5 Insider Secrets for Beating Applicant Tracking Systems - #Resume | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Error-prone applicant tracking systems kill 75 percent of job seekers' chances of landing an interview as soon as they submit their resumes, despite how qualified they may be. Job seekers' only hope for rising through these systems is to understand exactly how these systems work and how best to optimize their resumes for them. Here are five insider tips.

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Sprott Careers's curator insight, April 2, 2014 2:57 PM

These Applicant Tracking Systems are daunting for students entering the world of work.  Just goes to show the importance  of networking when searching for employment.

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4 things to remove from your LinkedIn profile - #Resume

4 things to remove from your LinkedIn profile - #Resume | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Resumetarget.com Professional Resume Writing Services

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Creating A Killer LinkedIn Profile: Social #Resume

Creating A Killer LinkedIn Profile: Social #Resume | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Your profile is the place to show off your greatest successes and future aspirations. It’s also one of the first chances you have to make a good first impression for anyone discovering you on or off of LinkedIn—whether it’s a future colleague searching for you on the Internet, a potential

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Barbara Saunders's curator insight, October 22, 2014 3:03 PM

Update your LI profile OFTEN.

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A Collection of Visual Infographic-Style @Resumes

A Collection of Visual Infographic-Style @Resumes | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it

Robin Good: A great collection of visual resumes, often in the style of an infographic. If you are looking for inspiration on how to style and assemble your next one, this is a must stop gallery to check.


Over 300 examples.


Great selection. Exhaustive. 8/10


http://pinterest.com/rtkrum/infographic-visual-resumes/




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What #resume trends will you need to watch in 2014? (Part 2 of 2)

What #resume trends will you need to watch in 2014? (Part 2 of 2) | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Getting ready for an executive job search in 2014 means you'll need to cast aside outdated ideas and focus on the newest trends.
What are the best resume trend
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May 29, 2014 12:05 PM
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Effective Resumes: Accomplishments vs Tasks

Effective Resumes: Accomplishments vs Tasks | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Effective Resumes: Accomplishments vs Tasks I recently read a great article in Bentley @Work which is Bentley University’s Job Search E-Source for Alumni.
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October 9, 2014 12:18 PM
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Resumes: Top 5 Ways You Can Win a Company Over With Your Resume | Careers | Simple Job Search Advice

Resumes: Top 5 Ways You Can Win a Company Over With Your Resume | Careers | Simple Job Search Advice | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
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September 8, 2014 12:14 PM
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4 Tips to Make Your #Resume Stand Out

4 Tips to Make Your #Resume Stand Out | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
These four tips on creating an effective, well-organized resume should help you stay at the top of the hiring manager's mind.
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August 25, 2014 3:20 PM
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The One Cover Letter Trick That Will Get You Noticed

The One Cover Letter Trick That Will Get You Noticed | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it

"It's that time of year when upcoming library school grads will be applying for jobs. And while gaining real world experience..."


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Carli Spina's curator insight, January 30, 2013 8:02 AM

Great advice on how to approach writing cover letters.

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#Resume Advice You Need to Ignore

#Resume Advice You Need to Ignore | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
These are the five resume rules you need to ignore.
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August 12, 2014 11:32 AM
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Why Certain Things Do Not Belong On A #Resume

Why Certain Things Do Not Belong On A #Resume | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
In crafting their resume, many job seekers struggle to determine what exactly they should include, and what should be left off. Resume trends have shifted over the years, so what may have been accept…
Trish Sadar's insight:

Nice article!

 

I do believe that hobbies can be leveraged on specific resumes, which depends on the position and company a candidate is applying for.

 

What do you think...would love to hear from you.  Until next time....PZS - Live on Purpose!

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7 Quick Fixes for Your #Resume | FlexJobs

7 Quick Fixes for Your #Resume | FlexJobs | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Before you throw in the towel and scrap your entire document, try these seven quick fixes for your resume. A tweak here and there may make the difference.
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July 15, 2014 2:25 PM
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7 Social Media #Resume Ideas

7 Social Media #Resume Ideas | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Check out some of these amazing social media résumés to spark your job hunting creativity (Looking to get a job in a creative industry?
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July 11, 2014 12:39 PM
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Are you Linked in or Linked out?

Are you Linked in or Linked out? | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Tips and tricks for LinkedIn
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Want to announce yourself as a job seeker? There's a home page “status bar” for that. Want to rise to the top of the resume pile when applying for jobs through LinkedIn?

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Trish Sadar's insight:

Excellent tips and steps on maximing your Linkedin Account. 

 

After reading this article...what do you think, are you Linkedin or Linked out?  :)

 

Until next time...PS - Live on Purpose!

Doug Kalish's curator insight, July 11, 2014 12:15 PM

Concise and complete checklist for maximizing LinkedIn presence:

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Top Thing People Forget To Include On Their #Resume | CAREEREALISM.com

Top Thing People Forget To Include On Their #Resume | CAREEREALISM.com | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
There are a lot of people missing the boat on one particular item they forget to include on their resume or stick at the very bottom.
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July 1, 2014 9:35 AM
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Reviewing the Best #Resume Distribution Services

Reviewing the Best #Resume Distribution Services | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Once you write your resume, it’s time to distribute it; we show you some good services that might help you make it easier.

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June 30, 2014 2:48 PM
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Create a Professional-Looking CV in Seconds with LinkedIN #Resume Builder

Create a Professional-Looking CV in Seconds with LinkedIN #Resume Builder | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Use the Resume Builder to turn your LinkedIn Profile into a beautiful resume. Pick a resume template, customize the content, and print and share the result to your heart's content.

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Robin Good's curator insight, February 26, 2013 10:17 AM


The new LinkedIN Resume Builder is a great web app which allows anyone with a LinkedIN account to create a professional-looking resume by selecting from a number of ready-made templates.


The new app taps into your LinkedIN account info to extract and categorize all of your profile info, while leaving you with the option to edit and modify any of the data that will appear in the final resume and any of the pre-set fields that will displayed.


There are about a dozen different templates to choose from, and my first impression is that they all look quite good.


Your new final resume can be directly shared with others on all major social media and via a direct URL, and can be also saved and exported as a PDF.


I find Resume Builder from LinkedIN to be an excellent tool to create an always-up-to-date and professional-looking CV / resume in a matter of seconds.


P.S.: There may be some "pagination" issues as you will see when you export to PDF, but these can be circumnavigated easily. I am sure there will be improvements in future updates.


Free to use.


FAQ: http://resume.linkedinlabs.com/home/faq


Try it out now: http://resume.linkedinlabs.com/



Mirko D'Isidoro - FreelanceWebDesigner.it's curator insight, February 27, 2013 4:15 AM

Il nuovo LinkedIN Resume Builder è una fantastica web app che ti permette con un account LinkedIn di creare curriculum dall'aspetto professionale, scegliendo tra una serie di modelli già pronti.
 

Quest'applicazione prende i dati dal tuo account LinkedIn per estrarre e classificare tutte le informazioni del profilo.

 

Quando inizi ad usarlo, hai la possibilità di editare e modificare uno qualsiasi dei dati che appariranno nel curriculum finale e puoi personalizzare anche i campi pre-impostati che verrano visualizzati.
 

Ci sono circa una dozzina di modelli diversi tra cui scegliere, e la mia prima impressione è che sembrano tutti abbastanza buoni.
 

Il tuo nuovo curriculum può essere condiviso su tutti i principali media sociali e tramite un URL diretto, e può anche essere salvato ed esportato in formato PDF.
 

Trovo Resume Builder di LinkedIn un ottimo strumento per creare un curriculum aggiornato e dall'aspetto professionale, in una manciata di secondi.
 

PS: Ci possono essere alcuni problemi d'impaginazione, come vedrai durante l'esportazione in PDF, ma questi possono essere aggirati facilmente.

Sono sicuro che ci saranno miglioramenti con aggiornamenti futuri.
 

Gratis da usare. Voto: 9.
 

FAQ: http://resume.linkedinlabs.com/home/faq
 

Provalo subito: http://resume.linkedinlabs.com/

 

Lahcene Daniacene Kebdani's curator insight, September 16, 2013 1:44 PM

allez toujours vers les meilleurs

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The Best And Worst Words To Use On Your #Résumé

The Best And Worst Words To Use On Your #Résumé | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
One recent study showed that recruiters spend all of 6.25 seconds looking at a candidate’s résumé before deciding whether he or she is fit for a job. A new survey of 2,200 hiring managers and human resource staffers by jobs website CareerBuilder shows that your résumé may get a bit [...]
Trish Sadar's insight:

Please do take a minute to read the study!


I love that the article stated that the average time recruiters spend looking at resumes is 6.25 seconds.  I would always tell those who I was helping that if your resume is lucky enough to get past the systems and make it to a human...your resume has 6 seconds to catch the attention of the recruiter.


What does that mean to you?  Review your resume and make sure that the most important information is front and center.  Tweak your resume to ensure that a quick glance it is evident that you meet the qualifications of the position, and are a fit for the position, and the company.


Remember the job of your resume is to set you apart from the hundreds of other candidates to land you an interview on the first round.  Review your resume, would it past the 6 second test?


Hope the article and the tips help.  Until next time....PS - Live on Purpose!

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Replace Career Objectives With Qualifications for a Better #Resume

Replace Career Objectives With Qualifications for a Better #Resume | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
The "career objectives" statement is dead so don't waste a recruiter's time by listing it at the start, says Ruben Quintero, Medicare Broker Relations Manager. Instead, state the most pertinent qualifications for the job.
Trish Sadar's insight:

People often ask me why are career objectives out?

 

If you look at this way:  Career objectives are all about you -- what you want out of your career. 

 

A resume should be written to get the attention of the employer and hiring manager.  That means it needs to be all about them -- what you can do for their department and company.

 

So replace the career objective with a qualifications paragraph.  The paragraph should concisely summarize and package your experience, qualifications, and skills to fit the requirements of the job posting.

 

Hope this helps you land that job!  Until next time...PS - Live on Purpose!

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