Many candidates mistakenly believe that the appearance of their resume isn’t as important as the content it contains. While it’s true that a beautifully crafted resume with generalized data won’t impress any hiring manager or recruiter, it’s equally true that no one will want to read a resume that isn’t aesthetically pleasing. You Have to... » Read Full Article
We all know how difficult the economy still is. Millions are either without work or they’re underemployed in temp and part-time positions. Many are new grads who simply cannot find work in their chosen fields. In 2005, one such graduate was Daniel Seddiqui, who’d earned a degree in Economics from the University of Southern California (USC).... » Read Full Article
Caught a good video at AOL.com Business regarding the most common resume writing mistakes. http://on.aol.com/video/common-resume-writing-mistakes-155908590 The host, Louise Kursmark, discusses the problems with: Cookie Cutter Summaries These are summaries that could apply to anyone. Generic words are used (eg: accomplished, professional, skilled) that provide absolutely no hard information about the candidate. Summaries That are Too... » Read Full Article
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, conducted a survey on cover letters with 582 of those surveyed responding. The findings are important for job seekers. Should You Include a Cover Letter with Your Resume? 67% of candidates are reported to have included a cover letter with their resumes. In other words, a sizable majority.... » Read Full Article
It’s the New Year and you’re all geared up to look for that new position or to transition into a new career. Not wanting to go it alone, you decide to hire a resume writing expert to craft your resume so you have a fighting chance against dozens of other equally-qualified candidates. What could be... » Read Full Article
“I loved that that my writer recommended things to me according to my background and field. I was pushed to really dig deep to find eye-catching information. I feel much more confident venturing out into the job market then I did a week ago.”
