We all are aware that when job searching, we must put our best foot forward and this means, having a powerful resume that shows your value so you get noticed. But what does that really mean? Here it is in a nutshell: Your resume should include your skills, your accomplishments and should be written in [...]
With waves of applicants applying for the same position, here are some tips to stand out from the crowd to ensure you and your resume gets noticed and you get called in for an interview: Make sure your resume is error free (spelling, grammar, etc)Use targeted job search techniques to maximize your effortNetwork for hidden [...]
When sending out your resume, introduce yourself by adding a cover letter. Not just any cover letter will do. There are several kinds of cover letters to choose from so ask a professional resume writer which cover letter would be the best choice for your circumstances.
I read an interesting Forbes article on Job boards and if they are a significant resource when job searching and recommend that you read it as well. The short of it- when looking for a job, use all resources- LinkedIn, Job Boards, word of mouth, distribution services, etc. Leave no stone unturned! Happy job hunting!
If you are a polished and more mature professional, you may be concerned with your resume “showing” your age. And even your highlights that go beyond 20 or so years can be added to your resume summary so that potential decision-makers can see your value. Using this perspective verses adding positions that go beyond 20 [...]
A good rule of thumb when sending out your resume is either cut and paste the plain text version or add your resume as an attachment. Because mail clients differ, it is best to add the PDF attachment instead of the Word file to ensure your resume is viewable by any potential decision-maker.
When referencing LinkedIn, another way to boost your LinkedIn profile is to receive recommendations that are full of value. Chapman Services Group suggests building your LinkedIn profile through recommendations. You can receive and give recommendations literally from anyone that you have ever had a business relationship with (colleague, client, etc.) These valuable recommendations go a [...]
As we expand our knowledge about LinkedIn, there are things you can do to optimize your LinkedIn profile. As previously discussed, creating your LinkedIn profile is step one. You can also customize your LinkedIn URL. In addition, you can add your resume as an attachment to your LinkedIn profile and here’s how to do just [...]
When creating your LinkedIn profile, there are things you can do to optimize your LinkedIn Profile like creating a “vanity URL”. It’s not really vane but you have the option to create a URL that has your name in it. Here is how to optimize your LinkedIn URL: Login to LinkedIn Under the Profile tab, [...]
We all know that LinkedIn is where professionals go to network, look for potential jobs and where decision-makers and hiring managers search for potential candidates so why not make sure your LinkedIn profile is the best that it can be…from the start! Here are some easy ways to optimize your LinkedIn Profile: Include useful information. [...]