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Tip #12: Forgetting the Obvious?

By | March 10th, 2011|Uncategorized|

When you are creating your resume or having a professional resume created for you, include your email address which should be at best professional sounding. For example, you could create your email address as lisa@xyz.com or lchapman@yahoo.com instead of email addresses like butterflylady@yahoo.com or even using your current employer’s email address. Go ahead and create [...]

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Tip #11: Resume Reminders

By | March 9th, 2011|Uncategorized|

I just want to remind you when you are creating your resume that you should always begin sentence with capital letters; unless it is a title. When creating your resume and describing your professional progression, if you are currently employed, you want to speak in the presence tense; otherwise past tense would apply. Start your [...]

Tip #10: You Are Interested Right?

By | March 8th, 2011|Uncategorized|

When seeking a new career or position, even if you have the required qualifications, your resume should express that you are interested; otherwise, don’t apply. Interest is not only shown in cover letters but can emanate from your resume and during your interview. Be specific. Show you did your research and know what you are [...]

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Tip #9: State Your Objective

By | March 7th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Your resume objective is one of the most difficult sections to create but keep in mind that your resume objective should stay focused. Instead of telling potential employers what you want, you should express your value so they have a clear understanding of what you bring to the table; ultimately, telling the potential employer that [...]

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Tip #8: Summary of Qualifications

By | March 3rd, 2011|Uncategorized|

When creating your resume to include your qualifications, the "Summary of Qualifications" is what will leverage you ahead of your competition. A well-written Summary of Qualifications will set the tone and focus for your resume.Although your heading may read "Summary of Qualifications," you could think of it as your strengths and the value you bring [...]

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Tip #8: Education & Associations

By | March 2nd, 2011|Uncategorized|

When creating your resume, including your education doesn’t necessarily mean you have to have a degree. Dig a little deeper such as including certifications you have earned, because this only makes your resume stronger. If you are still enrolled in school obtaining a degree, include the information and your academic goals. Also include any association [...]

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Tip #8: Education & Associations

By | March 2nd, 2011|Uncategorized|

When creating your resume, including your education doesn’t necessarily mean you have to have a degree. Dig a little deeper such as including certifications you have earned, because this only makes your resume stronger. If you are still enrolled in school obtaining a degree, include the information and your academic goals. Also include any association [...]

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Tip #7: Accomplishments are More Valuable than you Think

By | March 1st, 2011|Uncategorized|

When creating your resume, describe your main accomplishments and how you brought significant value to your employers. Start by discussing the problems or day-to-day functions and then the course of action you took to resolve any issues and how that was a benefit to your employer. Remember to use action words! Create your resume in [...]

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Tip #6: Your Professional Experience

By | February 28th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Most of us have work or professional experience and even if you don’t and you are just finishing up college or high school, you can include your volunteer experience. Just make sure that your audience understands what your role was in each position and that you clearly state this in your resume. You can emphasize [...]

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Tip #5: Don’t Struggle to put it on Paper

By | February 25th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Writing may not be your strength and that is ok, you can enlist the help of a Professional Resume Writer that can help you achieve the results you are looking for. Writing a powerful resume is not always easy but when you create a well developed and focus resume that makes a statement, you will [...]

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