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Re: Resume Cover Letter – Contents

how to make a resume — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:03:49 -0000

following up in right way can make difference. Make sure you don't annoy the employer

Re: Chronological Resume – Meaning

Careers Plus Resumes — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:57:56 -0000

The traditional chronological (oldest to newest) format is no longer used in today's job market. If you're trying to develop a resume with a long work history, using a reverse chronological resume format is the way to go. This is good if you have a lot of big-name companies to show off to a prospective employer. This format shows your progression throughout your career, starting with your most recent experience and down the list. When it comes to resume writing, the objective is to highlight all of your key strengths and achievements with each company in-depth, avoiding the known "fluff" that some recruiters don't want to waste their time reading.

Re: Meaning of Functional Resumes

Careers Plus Resumes — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:57:07 -0000

A functional resume allows a job seeker to apply for various different positions or industries with only one document while encompassing what the reader should see first, which would be a summary of qualifications, areas of expertise, and core competencies. When writing a functional resume, it is important to focus more on how you can contribute to the company you are applying for versus the companies you have worked for. They want to see the breadth of your skill set, then a short summary of your work history after. A functional resume will allow you to market yourself for numerous job openings or areas with one resume in hand.

Re: Receptionist Resume – Tips

Careers Plus Resumes — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:55:09 -0000

There are many industry-standard guidelines to follow when it comes to writing a resume, and if you are not sure about how to follow these guidelines, you could drastically reduce your chances of landing interviews with potential employers who read resumes every day. First of all, it is important to keep your resume concise (straight to the point) for the simple fact that you do not want to bore the reader with repetitive information or too much "fluff" about obvious responsibilities throughout your work history. We focus on many other resume writing guidelines as well, such as typing the resume while ensuring correct grammar and punctuation, keeping sentences brief yet informative, keeping the document an appropriate length based on your experience level, using an appealing font style with a readable size, using uniformed margins on all document tables for proper alignment, properly formatting between sections and headings so they are correctly spaced, and using high quality (cotton fiber bond) ivory or cream colored paper for printing. A professional resume writer can meet all of these pertinent resume writing guidelines and many more to ensure your document is absolutely flawless and immune to hiring manager rejection.

Re: Resume Cover Letter – Contents

Careers Plus Resumes — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:01:58 -0000

Follow up is everything in today's competitive job market. So many applicants do a great job upfront presenting their personal brand, but completely strike out when it comes to sending a thank you. Very few employers are sold after the first pitch–the bulk of hiring happens with a strong follow up. Something as simple as this can make a huge impact in a hiring manager's decision.

Great post!