Now that you have written a draft of your résumé, it’s important to check to be sure you have the key words appropriate to your field and industry.
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Résumé Format Types
The way you format your résumé is important, because it will either invite readers or erect barriers. Only a few types of résumés are used today…
Résumé Work History Training
Your résumé wouldn’t be complete without adding your work history as well as your education and training. Listing them effectively is equally important.
Accomplishments On Resume
The best way to communicate credible information to a prospective employer is by using accomplishment statements. Effectively written accomplishments will show so much about you…
Résumé Summary Statement
What is the Summary Statement when you are building your résumé? Let’s define the Summary Statement and determine which topics should be included.
Résumé Job Target
A job target is the specific type of position you’re applying for. If there’s more than one position you could apply for, given your background and experience, then you’ll have more than one job target…
Résumé Purpose
In my last blog post, I talked about Introducing You in Your Résumé. So now we need to talk about what the purpose of a résumé is so you can have this in mind as you build yours…
Résumé Introduction
Your résumé tells a story. What kind of story does yours tell? A résumé is a significant part of any job search. Along with your cover letter, it’s usually the first contact you have with potential employers. That’s why your résumé needs to be well thought out, so it tells your story effectively…
Your Résumé
When you give your résumé to a potential employer, what exactly should you be handing him/her? What should it reflect? How should it present who you are? How in-depth should it be? What should or shouldn’t it include?
Your Next Employer
Christmas has just passed, and as you unwrapped your gift on Christmas morning, not only was it exactly what you had asked for, but it’s even more than you expected…are you that type of gift to your new employer?