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If you are already employed inside a company, then you have indirect access (and, perhaps, direct access) to the salary structure the company uses for pay decisions. The salary structure is not public knowledge, so you must ask around. Someone you know will know how the compensation is arranged within the organization. If you are considering a new job in a new part of the … [ Read more ]

Source: Determining Your Own Value Inside the Company | Original Publication: BNET | Subject: Benefits Negotiation

1. The Visionary. Creates a reality-distortion field that makes people believe the improbable.
2. The Climber. Desperately wants to get to the top.
3. The Bureaucrat. Believes the world would fall apart without rules and regulations.
4. The Propeller-head. Used to be a top performing engineer.
5. The Fogey. Been around since the days

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Author: Geoffrey James | Source: Bosses: A Field Guide | Original Publication: BNET | Subject: On the Job Career Advice

BNET asked five seasoned executives how they’ve tamed bosses with behavior problems. Here’s what they had to say.

• Chronic Micromanagement
  Your Solution: Build a detailed plan for your projects, with regular milestones where you will report back for feedback. Invite your boss to review the plan and adjust it as necessary.
• Vague Priorities
  Your Solution: Based on your best understanding, write

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Author: Geoffrey James | Source: Troubleshoot Bad Boss Behavior | Original Publication: BNET | Subject: On the Job Career Advice

Regardless of what kind of letter you’re writing, use this advice from recruiters to guide your efforts and maximize your chances for success:

1. Remember Your Purpose: “Candidates need to ask themselves why they’re writing to the recruiter in the first place,” Anderson says. “Are you answering an ad? Introducing yourself? Or just spamming some generic letter out, which is never going to be very effective.”
2. Be

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Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Cover Letters to Recruiters | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Letters (Cover, Thank-you, Follow-up)

Writing a resume is a task that every job seeker loves to hate. Writing a Web resume is even tougher. Here’s how to create a document that will put everyone on the same Web page.

What’s in Your Resume?

1. Think nouns, not verbs. Career counselors used to advise job seekers to pepper their resumes with action verbs that would impress HR

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Author: Gina Imperato | Source: 35 Ways to Land a Job Online | Original Publication: Fast Company | Subject: Resumes

It’s hard to believe that a few words could irritate someone enough to make them stop reading your resume, but it’s true. Some hiring managers and recruiters admit that they have their own mental lists of words that annoy them. Resume how-to books may recommend that you pack your resume full of as many verbs, adjectives, and adverbs as you can. But if you aren’t … [ Read more ]

Author: Molly Joss | Source: This chart is based on the TechRepublic article ‘Choose your words carefully when crafting a resume’ | Original Publication: TechRepublic | Subject: Resumes

In the world of recruiters and executive search firms, resumes rule. But this doesn’t mean you should ignore or forgo sending cover letters. So what do recruiters look for in a cover letter? It depends on which of three scenarios you fall into:

1. Ad-Response Cover Letters: If a search firm is handling a job opening, gear your cover letter to the desired qualifications the ad

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Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Cover Letters to Recruiters | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Letters (Cover, Thank-you, Follow-up)

Resume writers frequently confuse responsibilities and accomplishments, blending them into a common stew. The two are different:

• Responsibilities describe the nature and scope of your duties and the stakes, risks and outcomes of the position.
• Accomplishments, which should always be described in the past tense, are examples of what you have done. They are proof of your performance.

Author: Douglas B. Richardson | Source: When a Lengthy Resume Makes Sense for Executives | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

Show me a clear-cut sense of direction. I keep seeing resumes that are little more than buckets into which a lot of data has been dumped in the apparent belief that I will fill in the gaps, synthesize diverse information, connect the dots and tell you what kind of product you are. I have no incentive to do this, given the number of knights eager … [ Read more ]

Author: Douglas B. Richardson | Source: Skeptical Resume Reader Tells How He Really Thinks | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

When you go from a traditional paper resume to an electronic format, it’s important to make some technology-friendly changes. How many of these cyber resume dos and don’ts are you following?

Do

• Use 10-point or 12-point type.
• Use an easy-to-scan typeface such as Helvetica or Times Roman.
• Leave a bit of space between paragraphs.
• Use synonyms so your resume qualifies for as many jobs as possible.
• Put

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Author: Dona DeZube | Source: Electronic Resume Dos and Please Don’ts | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

• Ditch the modesty. “The resume is absolutely no time to be humble,” says Heather Eagar, owner of ResumeLines.com, a reviewer of resume-writing services. Remember that you are a solution to the hiring manager’s problem, advises Ms. Rosemarin, president of Sense-Able Strategies Inc. If you are uncomfortable, think of your list of accomplishments as sharing instead of bragging, she says.
• Review a performance checklist. Ask yourself

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Author: Dana Mattioli | Source: How to Pinpoint Accomplishments That Will Make Your Resume Shine | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

If you don’t know the employer’s preferences for receiving resumes, paste your plain text (ASCII) cover letter and resume in the body of the e-mail message and attach the (virus-free) Word doc of your resume.

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Monster forums | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Letters (Cover, Thank-you, Follow-up)

While it’s important for your resume to include a clear career goal, you don’t have to convey it through an Objective section. The majority of job seekers may incorporate their career goals into a Qualifications Summary instead.

Career changers and entry-level workers should consider incorporating their objectives into their resumes, because their goals may not be clearly defined by their work history alone. … [ Read more ]

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: What’s Your Objective? | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

• Talk to professionals in your field. Look for successful people in your chosen career field and human resources managers in that area. They’ll be able to tell you what employers want to see.
• Limit advice from those closest to you. Sure, your family and friends may be more than willing to look over your résumé, but that doesn’t mean they know what’s correct or what

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Author: Marshall Loeb | Source: Pattern Your Resume On Leaders in Your Field | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

Many resume reviewers skim resumes for as little as 10 seconds during the initial screening, so your resume needs to quickly relay your objective and key qualifications. Show it to someone unfamiliar with your career field, and see if the person understands your goal and top credentials after a 10-second review. If not, revise your resume so your important selling points are easy to find … [ Read more ]

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Put Your Resume to the 10-Second Test | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

Want to make updating your resume a snap? Keep an ongoing kudos file, containing performance reviews, notes about recent accomplishments, letters of reference, awards, training and new skills developed. When it’s time to update your resume, your kudos file will put your recent achievements at your fingertips.

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Quick Tip: Keep Your Kudos to Update Your Resume | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

1. Spelling Errors, Typos and Poor Grammar
   According to Bruce Noehren of J. Douglas Scott & Associates, this directly reflects your reputation. “You don’t gain anything by getting it right,” he says. “This is credibility you should already possess.” Of course, you want to use spell check, but that won’t catch every mistake. “Manger” is a correctly spelled word, but it means something very different from

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Author: Norma Mushkat | Source: Recruiters’ Top 10 Resume Pet Peeves | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

Review the words you use to describe your accomplishments on your resume, and try not to use any verb more than twice. For example, if multiple sentences begin with “managed,” substitute some of them with “directed,” “oversaw,” “coordinated” or “led.” This helps keep your writing lively and readers engaged.

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Reduce Resume Redundancy | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

First Impression

• Does the resume look original and not based on a template?
• Is the resume inviting to read, with clear sections and ample white space?
• Does the design look professional rather than like a simple typing job?
• Is a qualifications summary included so the reader immediately knows the applicant’s value proposition?
• Is the length and overall appearance of the resume appropriate given the career level and objective?

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Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Resume Critique Checklist | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

Dreaming about a job abroad? Or maybe your spouse is transferring overseas, and you’re scouting career options. When applying to employers abroad, you’ll need a curriculum vitae (CV)—the job hunter’s document used outside of the U.S. that corresponds to an American-style resume. The differences between them are subtle but a CV is essential to moving through the first step of applying for positions.

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Author: James Caverly | Source: Five Tips for Writing CVs For Overseas Employers | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes