Resumes and cover letters
Yahoo! CEO's bogus education an example of what not to do on a resume
May 8, 2012 3:19 PM0 Comments
Scott Thompson, CEO of Yahoo is the second chief Yahoo! in under a year to cause a PR nightmare for the struggling Internet company. It has come to light that he allegedly took some creative liberties with his resume. What happened?
Category: Latest news & advice, Resumes and cover letters
The final touches to your resume that make a big difference
Apr 4, 2012 9:51 AM0 Comments
Sometimes it is the little things that make the difference between a good and a great resume. Here are some pointers on fine tuning it that perfectionist recruiters will especially appreciate.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
Does your resume realize that it's 2012 already?
Feb 28, 2012 10:52 AM1 Comments
Still writing your resume the way you were first taught in school? A lot of resume rules that were made up in the typewriter and early word processor era somehow still get cited well into the Internet age. It may be time to modernize your resume.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
The one resume change that leads to more interviews
Feb 8, 2012 11:19 AM3 Comments
Recruiters read each resume for an average of 30 seconds before making a shortlist. How can you keep them from casting yours aside? Try this one surefire way to grab their attention and stand out from the crowd.
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How to get started on your very first resume
Jan 25, 2012 9:44 AM1 Comments
Writing your first resume can be intimidating. Often people have never had a real job with a paycheque when they sit down to start this document. That's why they're writing a resume. Here's how to define the skills and experience you didn't even know you had.
Category: Resumes and cover letters, Student
10 deadly resume sins
Jan 18, 2012 2:54 PM24 Comments
Wondering why you never hear back after sending your resume to a potential employer? Hiring Managers share the ten things that will make them immediately throw out your resume.
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Candidate's awkward video resume
Jan 16, 2012 2:33 PM0 Comments
A video resume can be a powerful tool for highlighting your potential to employers. But is it always the right kind of attention?
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Four reasons why no one is seeing your resume
Oct 28, 2011 9:46 AM20 Comments
Not hearing back from a lot of the jobs you apply to? Here are some of the most likely reasons why no one is even looking at the resume that you're sending to potential employers.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
Hidden camera - Professional resume writer struggles with problem client
Oct 13, 2011 12:31 PM8 Comments
Captured on hidden camera, a resume consultant helps job-seeker George prepare for his job search, but finds herself completely unprepared for George’s quirky charm and his resume's lack of actual skills, experience or common sense.
Category: Job search strategies, Resumes and cover letters
Candidate's awkward video resume
Oct 13, 2011 12:15 PM5 Comments
VIDEO: A video resume can be a powerful tool for highlighting your potential to employers. But is it always the right kind of attention? Watch this candidate's awkward video resume and see if it can land him a job.
Category: Job search strategies, Resumes and cover letters
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