One of the most common questions I receive as a career advisor is whether it is a good idea to add a photo to a resume document. I tend to respond by asking two questions: 1. What role are you applying for? 2. Which picture do you plan on using? The general opinion from recruiters [...]
Accomplishments. Accolades. Achievements. Firstly, how do you decide on which memorable feats to include in your resume? Secondly, how do you present them without sounding too braggish which most probably turns into a balancing act between overstating or omitting certain sections from your resume. There is nothing wrong with blowing your own trumpet a [...]
Resume Keywords & SEO: Half of you reading this blog would have been exposed to SEO (Search Engine Optimization) in some shape or form. Especially if you are in the fields of sales, marketing, IT or advertising. Moreover, if you form part of the ‘’other half’’ you understand the concept on a superficial level or [...]
A resume represents you as a professional and a workforce member. Needless to say, you have to put much effort in order to stand out. One of the most popular searches online is the ‘different types of skills for resume’. Thus, in this article, we have created a guide on these types of skills. When [...]
Today’s fiercely competitive labor market requires prospective job seekers to showcase all relevant skills in the resume. For many jobs, however, stating your driver’s license may not fall under the category of relevant. If it must be stated, you must ensure you do it right. Where to include the information Your driver’s license shouldn’t be [...]
Today’s competitive labor market has led to a widespread emphasis on having a good, or better still, a perfect resume. As you might already know, your resume and your resume format are what introduces you to your prospective employer. It's what gives the hiring organization the first impression about you. A perfect resume is beyond [...]
The American Bureau of Labor Statistics records that over 60 million Americans engage in volunteer activities each year. Such a huge number would include a lot of potential job seekers. Some even participate in volunteer jobs to have something to showcase on their resume. Many are not fully aware of the right way to include [...]
Having an error-free resume will go a long way in determining whether you get invited for that much-anticipated interview or not. Lots of job seekers are out there in the job-search market, and hiring managers have their work cut out for them. The slightest typo, grammatical error or misspelling can get your resume trashed without [...]
If you are a high school student in search of a job, the idea of writing a resume can be intimidating, probably because you don’t have any work experience. This makes the prospect of writing the resume harder than bagging the job. The best way to go about this is to read through a lot [...]
It is no more news that the labor market is fiercely competitive, certificates are not the only tickets to the desired job any longer. This is hardly surprising because so many individuals graduate with top grades and there is hardly any job vacancy advert that does not get a glut of truly qualified candidates in [...]
The need to get everything right on your resume cannot be overemphasized enough. Today’s overly competitive labor market has substantially increased focus on all aspects of the employment process. Recruiters keep searching for reasonable grounds to disqualify otherwise qualified candidates. This is no fault of theirs as every job advert is met with hundreds of [...]
Are you dissatisfied with your current job and want to move on? A resume update will be one of your first steps to take. You may have lost patience with the job or your boss or just want to gain relevant experience in another sphere within your niche. Perhaps, you have just been laid off [...]
Even though you possess a broad range of skills and lots of experience, writing an entry level resume never comes easy. One of the purposes of a resume is that it showcases a synopsis of your skills and experience as well as relevant contact information. A resume also displays the commitment of a job seeker [...]
Why Europass The European Union is a great union of diverse countries with plenty of places to live, work and study. Because of the high diversity of cultures and standards around the European Union, applying for work anywhere in the EU has been simplified with the Europass Curriculum Vitae model. With Europass its easy for all [...]
The process of writing the first resume marks an important milestone in your life. Writing a student resume can be an exciting process, for others, it can be daunting. Do not worry f it makes you feel that you haven’t accomplished many achievements yet. There are many valuable skills that employers look for in [...]
Deciding to go for an internship by writing an internship resume to a company is one of the best investments you can make for both your education and career. However, you might be wondering why a university student would waste their time working a few short months. This is a question some especially because not [...]
A resume is your selling point to your future employer: it provides them with the information they need to decide if you’re a good match for the job. Aside from listing down your qualifications and academic experience, choosing the right resume font is one of the most important choices you should make when writing your [...]
The economy does show some signs of growth. That means more people are seeking jobs that are almost non-existent or have changed in titles. The perfect moment for a resume checklist. The information on your resume matters a lot if you hope to gain any attention in the competitive job market that is now very [...]
The job market is competitive. To stand out of the thousands of people who are in this market, your CV and resume need to stand out and be as unique as possible. This is not an easy task at all. One of the best ways to catch the attention of your potential employee is to [...]
If you are having trouble with searching for a job, and have submitted your resume online, then the problem could be traced to resume screeners, or what is known as applicant tracking systems. Do you have the feeling you are not making it past ATS? Here you will learn how to beat Applicant Tracking Systems [...]
One of the most feared circumstances that job applicants dread has to deal with, is how to handle being fired on their resumes. Is there a particular way or process that you should follow? You ensure that you bag this new job while avoiding the uncomfortable fact that you were fired from your last job. [...]
A curriculum vitae, also known as a CV and resume, is an alternative to a resume commonly used by students when applying for a job. Both are used in job applications but have specific differences especially when it comes to the curriculum vitae format. The three major differences between a resume and a CV are [...]