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Getting Yourself Noticed, and Better Yet Employed – Writing a Great CV

Kathryn Brookes — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:38:04 +0000

Writing a CV is something that no one likes doing. Naturally we are brought up to be modest and to be meek and not to brag about our selling points, but of course when it comes to writing a CV we’re called upon to do exactly those things. At the same time it also mean remembering lots of dry facts about jobs you probably never liked and stressing about gaps when you weren’t doing anything.

There is an art to writing a good CV though, and if you recognize…

Should You Include your Online and Tech Hobbies on your CV?

Paulette Kirwan — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:55:51 +0000

Drafting, updating and re-drafting your curriculum vitae is a process. It’s a process you will spend many hours on over the course of your life. It will also materially impact your career. These are all reasons why it is important you get the best out of it and make yourself shine.

At the same time, however, a CV has to be concise, with no more than two A4 pages as the general rule of thumb. With these two opposing requirements in mind, what place, if any, should your online and…

The Right CV for the Right Marketing Job

Rick Wronski — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:43:35 +0000

It might go without saying but given that your CV is often the first contact you have with an employer, it’s vital that it gives the best first impression of you. You have a very small opportunity of making a lasting impression to a potential interviewer and with more people than ever now applying for jobs, you need to stand out from the crowd if you’re going to win the marketing job of your dreams.

The Tone

Many CV’s from even the most highly qualified and suitable of applicants are…

How to Write the Perfect CV

Paulette Kirwan — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:11:53 +0000

There is no getting away from it; your CV is the most important document you will need to if you want your career to flourish.
It’s your foot in the door; your advertisement to the world, justifying why a hiring manager should give up an hour of their time to meet you.

The problem facing many candidates in this brave new world of online recruitment, job boards and social networks is how to stand out from the crowd.

For years we have been told that our CVs have to…

Key Points on Writing Your Resume for a Job

Juan H. Perry — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:40:07 +0000

Writing a resume is a frequent topic that intimidates lots of people. Possibly it’s the very concept of writing correctly which has job-seekers bewildered and frustrated. It really isn’t as hard as everyone makes it seem. Just think of a resume as a 1-page letter describing your experience, abilities, schooling, and job history–all of this information is what you already know and you just have to beat it out of yourself. :)

The difficult that you probably face is identifying the correct format of a resume for a particular job.…

Job Resume: 4 Tips for Standing Out In The Modern Age

Dan Sleeth — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:32:16 +0000

A job resume will need to stand out from others if someone wants to be hired for a job. A strong resume is necessary in the modern age to make a good impression on a potential employer. Some tips can help job hunters prepare outstanding resumes that will help them acquire the job they desire.

Tips for a Resume to Stand Out in the Modern Age

1. Be creative by adding a portfolio with the resume. A portfolio will give a potential employer an idea of what…

Resume Writing Help : How to Polish Your Resume So It’s Relevant

Juan H. Perry — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:06:16 +0000

If you have been laid off, if you are looking for a new career, or you recently graduated from college, you need to create a stellar resume to start your new job search. Having a solid, result-driven resume is essential to land any job. Most HR personnel (Human Resource people) glance at resumes for 5-10 seconds before deciding if the resume warrants further review or if it gets tossed in the trash or deleted from their incoming e-mail account. As you probably have heard numerous times, your resume is your…

Resume Writing: How to Create a Solid Resume

Corey Boettcher — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:57:40 +0000

Having a good and solid resume can effectively influence and increase your chances to get that dream job. One thing is certain, your resume should sell your qualifications and strengths. Also it should be well organized, have full contact information and list relevant achievements and experience. A strong resume should be written in appropriate format, carefully planned and designed to show your qualifications and accomplishments. In a word, your resume should grab the attention of your employer to invite you for an interview.

Take a time to write your resume…

4 Tips for Writing a Great Resume

James Buchan — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:08:52 +0000

A resume can be a hard thing to write. This little piece of paper needs to include all of your accomplishments and achievements, show your determination and work ethic, and make you stand out from all the other applicants. Luckily, there are plenty of tips you can use to help create a fantastic and eye-catching resume.

1. Have great titles.

When employers have a stack of resumes sitting on their desk, they don’t take the time to read them all thoroughly. At first, they typically scan through them to see…

Small Business Pro: Do Only What You Know and Love

Selena Palazzo — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:31:05 +0000

If you’ve made the decision to start a small business, you probably have an area of expertise that you believe is marketable. Chances are, you’ll get that part of your business right. But what you don’t know can certainly hurt you, and you should make an effort to avoid being responsible for the parts of your business that require specialized knowledge that you do not possess. Self-test: Would you hire you to do this job?

If you were composing a job description for a “Small Business Owner,” you would list…