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CATEGORY: Resume
AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: May 3, 2013 at 10:44 am
Resumes have evolved over the years, the same as everything else. Two decades ago, a resume was simply a listing of professional tasks and academic history. An objective statement was generally at the top, telling the hiring manager what the candidate was looking for. Little thought was given as to what the targeted company was... » Read Full Article
CATEGORY: Cover Letter
AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: April 30, 2013 at 9:11 am
As the hiring manager for ResumeEdge, I see dozens of cover letters every day. Some are simply notes that state “my resume is attached”. As cover letters go, those kind are useless and simply state the obvious. Far too many letters begin by telling me what ResumeEdge offers its clients…something I already know – I... » Read Full Article
CATEGORY: Resume, Tips
AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: April 26, 2013 at 12:44 pm
For the majority of us, having the perfect resume, then being invited to interview and ultimately landing the job is the end of an often long and arduous, but ultimately rewarding, journey. However, there is the actual job to contend with, which includes remaining employed. Just recently, A.J. Clemente became an unexpected Internet sensation when he got... » Read Full Article
CATEGORY: Resume, Tips
AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: April 23, 2013 at 9:54 am
One of the first things a hiring manager or recruiter sees is your resume design. In a split second, that individual will form an opinion of your document. The verdict will either be – ‘this looks professional’ – or ‘what a mess’. If the conclusion is the latter, your content may not be read. There... » Read Full Article
CATEGORY: Job Search
AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: April 19, 2013 at 9:08 am
Read an interesting PandoDaily article the other day that featured Good.co. What is Good.co? According to the site, they help you to “easily figure out your best fit” when it comes to the company you’re targeting for a job. (Logo: Good.co) Why is this important? An article in Forbes advises that we must hire for attitude, not only for... » Read Full Article