Not every word is created equal. Some words plink like a spoon across a broken bell while others explode with a force that levels trees and resonates with the reader far beyond the first glance. With a resume or cover letter, you don’t need to write the next great American novel but you can’t afford to leave hiring managers with a wishy washy first impression. If you use the following words, you risk missing the mark or giving the wrong…
12 Words Not to Use in Job Applications:View
Resume writing can be tedious, especially for those who aren’t a walking thesaurus. Not everyone has the innate ability to scatter lavish words across their resume like bits of garnish on a 5 star restaurant’s dinner plate. But the verbs you use on your resume to demonstrate your skills can make or break your chances in the job hunt. Make sure you are using the most powerful action verbs possible in order to effectively demonstrate…
25 Verbs To Improve Your Resume:View
It is no secret that writing the perfect resume is crucial to the success of your job search. The secret to writing the perfect resume, on the other hand, is not so evident. While the details regarding format may vary from source to source, tailoring the content to a specific employer is a golden rule that should never be omitted.
Your resume should not be a simple work history complemented by a list of your skills. It should be a brief,…
Perfect Your Resume with these 5 Tips:View
Though you may be given some grace for grammatical or spelling slip ups in text messages and social media conversations, a hiring manager reading your resume is far less inclined to be so forgiving. Some are so strict that they always follow the “one and done,” rule for mistakes, discarding any resume or cover letter that shows anything less than fastidious attention to detail.
You only get one chance to impress a hiring manager with your…
Proofread Your Resume with These 6 Tips:View
A cover letter’s sole purpose is to tell a potential employer as much about yourself in as few words as possible. It must be terse, informative, and appealing to a hiring manager’s eye. Sounds easy right? Unfortunately too many job seekers fall into the trap of simply regurgitating some of the material that is already present in their resume. This is a quick and surefire way to lose the interest of any hiring manager. So what should a…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Cover Letter:View
You’ve probably heard the term “resume black hole” before, and unfortunately it’s no joke. With hiring managers spending mere seconds per resume, we’re willing to bet that for every 10 resumes you send out, just half are being glanced at, and only one or two are being read thoroughly.
The problem is clear: The reason your resume isn’t working out is because it doesn’t stand out. We’re not suggesting you pretty it up with fancy…
Why Your Resume Isn’t Working:View
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One of the undeniable wonders of computers and the Internet is the quantum personal efficiencies they’ve created for all of us. For example, think about how long it used to take to produce and send out cover letters and resumes. These days, if you use the same cover letter and resume for every job, you can literally apply for hundreds of jobs in a day — assuming your forefinger doesn’t cramp up from the incessant…
Why Stock Cover Letters Don’t Work:View
These resume-writing guidelines apply to every individual, regardless of the industry, professional level or job of interest.
You should …
Customize your Resume
Tailor resume for each position.
Focus on employer’s needs, identifying how individual skills & accomplishments meet/exceed their requirement.
Use the following outline for your resume:
Contact heading
Name, address, phone, e-mail address
Career objective
Clear, brief,…
The Golden Rules of Resume Writing:View
