Resumes and cover letters
Four tips for a 'sexy' resume - and four big turn offs to avoid
May 22, 2013 11:20 AM0 Comments
In a tight job market - where employers can receive 100 applications for every opportunity they post, you need an exceptionally attractive resume in order to catch their eye. Here's how you can make yours stand out - while avoiding the biggest blunders.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
Debate: How to explain a short stint on your resume
Apr 12, 2013 9:33 AM6 Comments
If you've only worked at a job for a very short period of time, how can you list the experience on your resume without creating red flags for future employers?
Category: Job interviews, Resumes and cover letters
What most employers think you're lying about (and what you should actually lie about)
Apr 11, 2013 11:27 AM20 Comments
Be honest. Is everything on your resume accurate? Most employers don't think so. They are becoming increasingly skeptical of what candidates claim about their skills and work history. But those aren't the lies you should actually tell.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
How to get more employers reading your resume
Apr 1, 2013 2:11 PM15 Comments
For your resume to impress an employer and land you a job interview, it first has to actually be read by a human being. But with modern recruitment software, there's a good chance that it will never be seen at all. Here's the key to getting through the filters.
Category: Resumes and cover letters, Student
The most useless phrases in your resume
Jan 31, 2013 12:53 PM2 Comments
A new survey of senior managers reveals the exact same expressions that they see over and over again on hundreds of resumes at a time. Including these overused terms in your application is a sure way to make you instantly forgettable.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
To whom it may concern: No one is reading your cover letter
Jan 29, 2013 9:33 AM35 Comments
To whom it may concern, your cover letter probably isn't being read. Especially if you're starting it with "To whom it may concern." Here's how to create one that actually gets the attention of recruiters.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
Why your resume ends up in the 'round file'
Jan 15, 2013 10:38 AM20 Comments
There are a number of red flags that employers look for when screening resumes. Check this list to make sure you aren't making any of the common mistakes that can land resumes on the fast track to the recycle bin.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
QR Codes, Embedded Video, Hyperlinks: How to create an awesome online resume
Nov 12, 2012 9:38 AM1 Comments
The traditional text resume is starting to look passé in the online world. Here are some expert tips for creating a modern high-tech resume that showcases your skills and your savvy.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
How to write a winning retail resume
Oct 12, 2012 9:36 AM2 Comments
Once upon a time, you landed a job in retail just by showing up at the store and filling out an application. More and more of these roles now require a resume. Here's what to include and highlight in the one you write for a retail gig.
Category: Resumes and cover letters, Student
Student accidentally attaches actor's photo instead of resume to job application
Jul 10, 2012 2:10 PM1 Comments
When a York University student accidently attached a JPG of Nicholas Cage to her job application (instead of her resume), images of the gaffe caught the attention of the web. Here's a last minute checklist to help protect your applications from slip-ups like this.
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