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Yes, your resume must answer the question to the recruiter.....can this person do the job? Are they qualified and a right fit for the company?
Also....remember.....your #1 job of your resume is to land you the interview! That means your resume needs to be targeted to the job/industry and set you apart from all of the hundreds and possibly thousands of resumes.
Your resume must sell yourself when you are not there to do it yourself. Does your resume do that for you?
Hiring managers receive heaps of resumes for any given job opening, so they often miss, skip or toss a lot of them. Luckily, there are things you can do to help ensure your resume is seen. Here are 6 tips.
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Excellent tips in this article from Forbes.
Yes...research the hiring process, and do follow up after you have submitted your resume. Many times when a candidate finds out the name of the recruitment manager/or the hiring manager. They often also send their resume via snail mail to those individuals letting them know that they applied for the position.
I can't tell you how many times a manager has called HR and said, I received this resume who applied online, and I would like to meet this person. It doesn't work all of the time, and you will not usually stand a chance if you haven't followed the submission process.
There are some extraordinary articles written by experts on this subject. This article presumes that the readers have read and are aware of the basics. This article goes beyond the basics and focuses on the specifics as related to Asiatic...
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Excellent article that has a video to show step by step.
Growth in Asia.....amazing opportunities. Take a moment to read and watch the video.
Career Fair preparation crucial to success Red and Black One of the most important tips for students is to make sure their résumé is in the best possible condition before the fair, Williams said.
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Nice tips!
Have your elevator speech ready, clean up your social media pages, research the companies and representatives, target and polish up your resume....and dress to impress!!
The way your resume is crafted can quickly reveal to an employer your age or signal to an employer you are not current with today’s workplace.
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Excellent article!
The advice that I often give...Not only should you make sure your clothes are up to date, you should do the same with your resume.
If your clothes are from the 80s and your resume still has jobs from high school with a career objective. Those are all sure signs that your resume needs an overhaul.
Business 2 Community Resume Writing: How to Incorporate Military Experience Business 2 Community Follow these tips if you are looking to bridge the gap from your military life to your civilian one on your resume.
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Excellent tips on how to showcase your military experience on your resume. In regards to the summary and competencies, remember you still want to target your resume -- skills, experiences, and competencies to highlight and match the target position's requirements.
MyFOX Providence WNAC How to create an effective resume MyFOX Providence WNAC As everyone know when you are looking for a job one of the most important things you can do is have a good resume.
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I could not agree more with this article that Your resume could make or brreak you!
However, my advice even to recent grads -- avoid the one-page resume. The job of your resume is to sell you to be invited back again. Will your resume differentiate you over other resumes to land you the interview? Is your resume customized to the particular job and industry you are seeking?
Feeling rejected really stinks -- whether it is personal or professional!
When it comes to resumes....some of the time it is not you -- it is YOUR Resume!
3 things to do today to help:
1. Do you meet the requirements?
Review the job posting to determine if you meet the minimum experience and qualifications
2. Target your resume:
If the posting contains a summary of the ideal candidate - target your summary on your resume to showcase the experience they are seeking
3. Show them that you are the right fit, for the position & company:
If the posting details competencies or traits they are seeking such as teamplayer, multi-tasker, etc. -- if you possess those traits and they are strengths (outline them below your summary)
4. Make it easy for them:
-Looks to matter when it comes to resumes, so format using bullets and make the resume appearnace inviting and easy to read. Ensure that the experience and skills they are seeking are easy to find on the first page of your resume and use the same job-specific and industry-specific terms in your resume
Also:
- Don't make your resume too long by including irrelevant information
-Don't Make yourself out like a CEO when you are applying for a clerk position
- Make your resume a generic one-page resume that is not targeted to the position and company you are applying for
Helpful insights for you Re. the importance of keyword optimisation in your CV / resume http://t.co/BU6OvE4I (Please RT)
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Key words are only a strating place to truly have an effective resume that is targeted to the industry, job, and organization you are applying for.
I agree with this article: the place to find the key words is in the job advertisement or posting.
Keywords can include, but are not limited to:
Job titles (industry specific)
Industry-specific phrases
job specific tools, tasks, and skills
Education
Qualifications
Software and hardware programs
Also, what you should not do is cut and paste the key words onto the bottom of your resume. The goal is to mold your resume by integrating the key words. The summary, competencies, experiences, expertise, and projects should all be groomed to highlight the experience that is relevant to the job.
Nice article that addresses some of the common cover letter mistakes.
My quick tips:
-Personalize
-Customize
-Dummy proof your cover letter
Show in a concise way how your experience, competencies, and expertise is a match with your job opening. Personalize the letter by addressing to the hiring manager's name.
The purpose of your CV is to get you to interview. Nothing more, nothing less. ...
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Great article!
I agree and mention in both Congratulations You're Hired and Congratulations Your Resume Rocks books....the job of the resume is to land you the interview.
It is so important that you take the time to target your resume, experience, and competencies to the position and company you are applying for. That means mirroring key phrases and words in a way that gets attention.
Please read on -- the reminders in the article are important to do!
Is Your Resume Like Fine Dining? http://t.co/dos2jlCl #advice #resume #careers #jobs
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Excellent article!
Think of our waiter John as if he were an applicant submitting a resume and cover letter:
He researched his target audience (noting our wine choices)
Name detailed some of what he had to offer (and made us feel good about our choices so far)
Even better – he took the time to describe how his suggestions fit well with our displayed preferences
In short, he guided his audience… showing us how what he was offering matched what we may want, and why – and showed a clear expertise and value proposition in the process.
The Next Web This Clever Resume That Looks Like an Amazon Page Is So Good I Would Buy It Gizmodo This Clever Resume That Looks Like an Amazon Page Is So Good I Would Buy It Making your resume stand out from a pile of papers or a bunch of pixels on...
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I haven't heard of this before. What are your thoughts...will it work for you?
When it comes to resumes - keep it simple. Simple font and format, bullet points... http://t.co/KSuwB8uK #sales #resume
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Too much information and using fancy fonts are common mistakes! If you want to be safe with fonts, use Times New Roman or Arial.
Also, don't make yourself to look like a CEO when you are applying for a clerk position. Remember, the recruiter is not necessarily looking for the best candidate -- they are looking for the candidate who is the right fit for the position, department, and organization.
5 Tips to Improve your Resume 1. Don’t just do a spell check...do a grammar check too! READ through your resume, ensure you didn’t leave out any words, change tenses, need an... (5 Tips to Improve your Resume!
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Nice reminder and excellent tip we may know; however, many don't do.
Don't just check your spelling; however check the grammar on your resume:)
My philosophy: Target your resume and make sure that your resume does the job of selling you over the thousands of competing resumes to land you the interview. Generic resumes will not differentiate you from the pack!
The world of resume writing is altering at a great speed, reflecting all the changes happening in the world around. Everything from cutting edge technologies to new fashion trends influence resume structure and contents.
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Nice article which describes how to modify your core competencies to the targeted job on your resume.
This is one of the tips that I note in my resume book.
How many of you have had success in accomplishing this to land an interview?
Image is everything, so ensure that the details, emails, and your online presence reflects a professional image the employer would want to hire for their organization.
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When recruiters are reviewing resumes, make sure that your online image social media, twitter, facebook, etc. is professional.
Email names: Display a professional email name on your resume. A recruiter may think twice about contacting you if your email address may be perceived as being too unprofessional for their organization.
Remember, with resumes.....image is everything, so ensure that your details, email addresses, and your online presence reflect a professional image the employer would want to hire for their organization.
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Yes, your resume must answer the question to the recruiter.....can this person do the job? Are they qualified and a right fit for the company?
Also....remember.....your #1 job of your resume is to land you the interview! That means your resume needs to be targeted to the job/industry and set you apart from all of the hundreds and possibly thousands of resumes.
Your resume must sell yourself when you are not there to do it yourself. Does your resume do that for you?