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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

Reverse-chronological resumes answer readers’ natural questions in a logical way:

• What’s the product you’re selling? (This is answered by the “Profile” or “Summary of Qualifications” section of your resume.)
• Who has trusted you before? (Answered by your list of past employers.)
• How long did they trust you? (Answered by the duration of your jobs.)
• What’s the biggest thing they trusted you with? (Your past job titles.)
• What were

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

To ensure your resume makes the best possible impression, it’s essential to meet six challenges regarding its presentation, format and content. These challenges and resume writers’ advice on solving them follow.

1. Presentation
   You’ll need both a print and an electronic version of your resume. Each version has different visual issues.

   Your print resume is considered your primary marketing document and its appearance is critical.

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Author: Wendy Enelow | Source: The Six Cardinal Rules of Resume Writing | Original Publication: CFO.com | Subject: Resumes

Do’s

Constructing a resume that earns interviews is remarkably simple. Here are six do’s and don’ts to follow when composing your document.

1. Begin with a summary.
   Showcase two or three of your most exciting accomplishments. Bullet these items and use numbers to illustrate their extent. It isn’t compelling enough to say, “Grew territory revenues,” or even, “Grew territory revenues in excess of corporate

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Author: John J. Marcus | Source: How to Create a Resume That Wins Interviews | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Resumes

Management Skills

administered, analyzed, assigned, attained, chaired, consolidated, contracted, coordinated, delegated, directed, evaluated, executed, improved, increased, organized, oversaw, planned, prioritized, produced, recommended, reviewed, scheduled, strengthened, supervised

Teaching Skills

adapted, advised, clarified, coached, communicated, coordinated, demystified, developed, enabled, encouraged, evaluated, explained, facilitated, guided, informed, instructed, persuaded, set goals, stimulated, trained
 

Communication Skills

addressed, arbitrated, arranged, authored, collaborated, convinced, corresponded, developed, directed, drafted, edited, … [ Read more ]

Source: Resume Writing & Cover Letter Workshop | Original Publication: Carleton University Career Services | Subject: Resumes

Source: Resumes That Knock ‘Em Dead

accomplished, achieved, acted, adapted, advanced, advise, addressed administered, allocate, analyzed, appraised, approved, arranged, assembled, assigned, assisted, attained, audited, authored, automated

balanced, budgeted, built

calculated, catalogued, chaired, clarified, classified, coached, collected, compiled, completed, composed, computed, conceptualized, conducted, consolidated, contained, contracted, contributed, controlled, coordinated, corresponded, counseled, created, critiqued, cut

decreased, delegated, demonstrated, designed, directed, developed, devised, … [ Read more ]

Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subject: Resumes

Before you leave a job, always ask your supervisors for written references. You can add your letters of reference to your career portfolio, and they may come in handy during your job search. You can even add letter excerpts to your resume to show how much your previous employers valued your performance.

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Get Written References | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Quick Tips

Have three points to drive home and an anecdote to support each one. If you’re applying for a sales position, maybe the points are: “I’ve sold before,” “I have great contacts,” and “I understand this business.” “This may seem obvious,” says the former McKinsey recruiter, “but you’d be surprised how many people come in with zero structure to what they’re saying. If you’ve thought ahead … [ Read more ]

Source: Jungle Jobs email | Original Publication: MBA Jungle | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Quick Tips

• Hiring a background firm to check your references is a smart move, especially if you haven’t been receiving offers, says Mr. Rosen. “If you’ve had great first interviews and can’t understand why you’re reaching dead ends, it’s a valuable service,” he says. An alternative is to ask a trusted friend to make some calls.
• Don’t delete negative experience from your resume. Most likely it will

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Author: Barbara Mende | Source: Find Out What References | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: References

When it comes to using the Internet to find a job, a lot of very smart people are making some very stupid mistakes.

The following is a list of the top 10 online job-search blunders gleaned from the job-hunt horror stories and other howlers I’ve encountered in recent years. Having seen plenty of candidates navigate their online search with ease, I’ve also … [ Read more ]

Author: Marc Cenedella | Source: The Top 10 Blunders of Online Job Hunters | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Miscellaneous

Following these steps will help you get back to work as quickly as possible.

• Don’t Burn Any Bridges
  This is the number-one post-layoff rule, and it applies to almost every layoff-related situation. In all your dealings with the company, your supervisor, your human resources representative, and your former coworkers, use “don’t burn any bridges” as your personal mantra. You never know when contacts you

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Author: Jennifer Rae Atkins | Source: What to Do When You Get Laid Off | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subject: Miscellaneous

1. Self-starter skills
   Give me 10 thoroughbreds over 15 slow runners every time. Managers want employees that take initiative and want to do a good job. Being proactive is an excellent trait, especially when it is consistent with the company’s mission. I’ll pay more for each individual in the team of 10 than for the team of 15, but I’ll accomplish more.
2. Adaptability
   IT is constantly changing

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Author: Michael Sisco | Source: Ten traits IT managers look for in a job candidate | Original Publication: TechRepublic | Subjects: Key Skills to Possess, Miscellaneous

Subject: Miscellaneous