When looking for a new job, always remember that you are an individual with many skills and talents to offer employers; many that you may take for granted and overlook.
What most people overlook is the vast amount of experience called “transferable skills”. These are skills that are valuable to any job position in any industry.
Some [...]
Let’s quickly recap the elements of the “5 Musts” we’ve covered so far.
#1: Organization. Be sure your resume is well organized. The two most common formats are chronological and functional.
#2: Suitable for Level of Experience. Your resume should spotlight your most recent accomplishments and those activities relevant to your target position. Keep in mind [...]
Your resume is typically the first impression of you. And, as we’ve seen in previous postings of the “5 Musts”, your resume will most likely be pre-sreened by a computer program or a person other than a hiring manager, and can be rejected in 30 seconds (or even less)!
So, what is another secret you can [...]
In addition to being well organized and suitable for your level of experience, your resume should also past the test of Must #3: Using Keywords.
Keywords
The keywords used in your resume should be keywords found within the job posting description, your target profession, and your target industry. Odds are high these days that your resume will [...]
Continuing with the 5 “Musts” to make sure your resume gets attention, today we’re going to look at Must #2: Making sure your resume is suitable for your level of experience.
Suitable for Your Level of Experience
If you are new to the job market or have just a few years of experience, your extra-curricular activities and [...]
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