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Tip #36: Focus- Focus- Focus

I can’t stress this enough…Your resume must have a clear focus. It would cause confusion or uncertainty if your resume indicates interest in legal and then on the same resume, your interest is broadcasting. The two interests are completely different and require different resumes altogether. Make sure that all the information you include in your [...]

By | April 20th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #36: Focus- Focus- Focus

Tip #35: Resume design flow with white space

Do not jam your resume with too much text. Yes, you should make your resume as short and concise as possible. That does not mean to see how much text you can fit on one page resume. White space between lines and paragraphs can improve the legibility of your resume.

By | April 19th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #35: Resume design flow with white space

Tip #34: Update your resume regularly

It is a good idea to keep your resume updated and you should update your resume on a regular basis. Even if you are currently employed, you may need to add additional certifications, courses or training programs you have accomplished. Keeping your resume up-to-date is essential – even if you are not currently job searching.

By | April 18th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #34: Update your resume regularly

Tip #33: Sell Yourself

Remember, your resume is just a tool for you to use to sell yourself! And, any good resume will open up doors that once were not available. So be sure to include information that leverages you above your competition and when you go for your interview, close the deal!

By | April 15th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #33: Sell Yourself

Tip #32: Honesty is REALLY the Best Policy

When creating your resume, you want to include your professional experience; however, if you are just getting started, what information do you include? Don’t lie and fabricate on your resume because that will do nothing to benefit you or your future employer. If you’ve never had any real work experience, you can include your summer [...]

By | April 14th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #32: Honesty is REALLY the Best Policy

Tip #31: Is Age Really Important?

Avoid age discrimination by including age information on your resume. If a company calls you in for an interview, then they can determine your age and it is not necessarily an important factor (in most cases). Besides, it is illegal to discriminate people because of their age so unless specifically asked, omit your age on [...]

By | April 13th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #31: Is Age Really Important?

Tip #30: Are you Including Everything on Your Resume?

Depending on the type of resume you send out, it is not always necessary to include phrases such as “available for interviews” or “references available upon request”. If you send your resume out to a potential employer, then we can assume you are available for interviews or if references are requested, you will supply them. [...]

By | April 12th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #30: Are you Including Everything on Your Resume?

Tip #29: Offer Solutions to Potential Employers

When creating your resume, of course you want to show the value you bring to the table but you also want to offer solutions. You can tailor your resume for a specific employer and identify possible problems they might need solutions for. Try to understand the market of the company you are applying for a [...]

By | April 11th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #29: Offer Solutions to Potential Employers

Tip #28: Experience is Important but not all Experience is Relevant

You should absolutely list your professional experiences on your resume because this is how potential employers and recruiters see your value – BUT- not all of your experiences are relevant. Let’s say for example, when you include job experiences that you are not relevant to the current employment opportunity, you can just omit them. Include [...]

By | April 8th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #28: Experience is Important but not all Experience is Relevant

Tip #27: How Many Resumes Do You Need?

Will One Resume Do? One common mistake that people make is creating a standard resume and sending it to all potential job openings and while this might save you some time, if you have more than one focus, it could be detrimental to your job search. Chapman Services Group will help you identify and target [...]

By | April 6th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tip #27: How Many Resumes Do You Need?