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What to say when giving a hiring manager my resume? by Jason Stauffacher - Mar, 2012 Q: Okay, I applied online at this store but I'm going to turn in my resume tomorrow morning. What should I say to the hiring manager when I take my resume and CV in? Should I ask for an interview or just give it to her and leave? A: This is a great opportunity to do for a walk-talking interview without setting a proper interview time with HR. And that may lead to a fast job offer than the other route of waiting for the re... |
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3 reasons why your executive resume isn't working by Laura Smith-Proulx - Mar, 2012 Frustrated (and confused) by the response to your executive resume? With so many executives in the job market, your resume must grab attention quickly. If you want to land the right interviews, personal branding that clearly positions you as a leader is a requirement - especially when distinguishing yourself among competitors. Keep in mind that an executive career story is often difficult to capture, with numerous job ... |
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Resume Writing Trends and Tips by Georgia Adamson - Mar, 2012 The Career Thought Leaders white paper from the 2011 Global Career Brainstorming Day attended by many careers professionals (myself included) has so much information that I still need to re-read it a time or two to grasp it all. However, I found quite a few tidbits just on resume writing and cover letters that I thought you might find useful. (Note: The subtitle of the report is “Trends for the Now, the New & the Next in Caree... |
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4 mistakes you may be making on your resume by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2012 Hiring managers see thousands upon thousands of resumes every year. That’s why job seekers have to stand out in a crowd if they are harboring any hope they’ll be hired. When you’re writing a resume, what you don’t know can hurt you. John Kalusa is a nationally recognized writer who speaks about corporate sales, recruiting, and personal career management. With over 25 years of experience as a strategic recruiting, human re... |
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Résumé Help - Profile Polish…No Pronouns Please! by Debra Wheatman - Mar, 2012 The first several lines of Ben’s résumé could be putting his job search on hold. If Ben made changes using basic résumé guidelines, he could overcome this problem. Résumé guidelines are not arbitrary. They are based on an understanding how the human brain receives written communication and how recruiters and employers select candidates for an interview. Every style used and every word chosen is either supporting your caree... |
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Writing a Unique Cover Letter by Debra Wheatman - Mar, 2012 One reason so many job seekers hate writing cover letters is because they find it difficult to write something unique. There is a lot of pressure to write that one-in-a-million killer cover letter, especially in a crowded job market. So, how do you write something original and captivating? Write a hook in the opening paragraph. ¡Start your letter with a startling fact or industry trend. ¡Congratulate the company o... |
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Write a resume an employer will appreciate by Miriam Salpeter - Feb, 2012 How can you appeal to an employer? Spoon feed your resume! You would not hand an infant with no teeth a whole apple to eat; he or she wouldn’t know what to do with it. (For the uninitiated, take my word for it here. The baby may just throw it back at you and still be hungry. And crying.) Instead, you would offer applesauce and manipulate the spoon full directly into the infant’s mouth. Similarly, (see where I am going here... |
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How to write your resume by Miriam Salpeter - Feb, 2012 Almost every resume I see reads like a laundry list of “stuff” the person has done at work. The problem is that everyone applying for the job you seek probably has a similar list of “stuff.” What makes you stand out? Why are you special – why do YOU deserve to win an interview and the job? It certainly isn’t because you were “responsible for” something or that you were “recruited to” do something. No one really wants to se... |
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Five Tips for Writing a Killer CIO Resume by Jean Cummings - Feb, 2012 The top technology authority in an organization can be the CIO (Chief Information Officer), CTO (Chief Technology Officer),VP of IT (Vice President of Information Technology) or one of the newer hybrid titles that emphasizes leadership in both the business and technology organizations. What aspects of your role do you want to emphasize in your CIO resume? How much do you want to emphasize your technology credentials versus... |
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Back to Basics: The 15 Most Important Resume Tips for Young Professionals by Lindsey Pollak - Feb, 2012 I’m excited to announce (again!) that my book, Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World, will be published in a brand new, fully revised second edition on January 31st! In honor of the launch, this month I’m writing series of “back to basics” blog posts on the essentials of getting from college to career. Today I’m sharing my absolute favorite, most impactful resume tips: 1. ... |
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