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Technology Professionals Resume | 10 Tips
These ten tips can help tech professionals optimize their resumes in order to nab that great gig. 1. Understand Attention Spans 2. Make It an Appropriate Length 3. General Summaries Bad, Technical Summaries Good 4. Dates Matter 5. Highlight Accomplishments, Not Just Job Functions 6. Quality Writing Still Matters 7. Use Action Verbs 8. There … Continue reading
Tips: Entry-Level Resume in Recession
The Savvy Intern by YouTern: If you’re applying for a job at the entry level, you may be taking your first stab at writing a resume, which is always exciting. But the writing process gets even more exciting (and a bit more challenging) if you’re writing yours during a tough economic period. Competition is usually a … Continue reading
Job Search Differences Between Today and Yesterday | CAREEREALISM
Here they are: 1. Google Has Replaced the Resume 2. A Summary is Enough 3. Social Proof is a Must 4. Resumes and Cover Letters Are Not Read on Paper Anymore 5. Relationships First, Resume’s Second 6. Employers Only Care About What They Want 7. Don’t Mind the Gap 8. Nouns Are the New Currency … Continue reading
How To Identify Innovative New Hires | Inc.com
Many of the resumes that cross my desk are white pieces of paper that list education, experiences, and skills. Since they’re typically from traditionally-minded people who prefer not to call attention to themselves, I don’t expect anything else. Some people who are more expressive also include links to websites, where they post videos or slide … Continue reading
7 Steps To Writing A Cover Letter That Will Actually Get You An Interview
When it comes to the application process, you should know by now that everything you do matters. There’s so much attention given to resumes that we often forget how important a cover letter can be for our job prospects. “The cover letter is an opportunity for you to tell the recruiters why you’re the perfect person for the … Continue reading
Resume your kills – jobsearch.about.com
What should you – and shouldn’t you – include in the skills section of your resume? What’s important when listing your skills on your resume is to consider relevancy. What skills do you have that show you are qualified for the jobs for which you are applying? A resume skills section should include your skill … Continue reading
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