After you’ve written a great cover letter and resume and sent everything on its merry way, the real work of getting a job begins. Following up on all the resumes you’ve sent is not fun. Maybe that’s why many don’t follow up. It does take guts. No one wants to experience the downside of getting... » Read Full Article
by Marcie Niedbalski, MBA, BS, CPRW, ResumeEdge.com Editor Moving up the corporate ladder does not necessarily require you to gain employment at a new company. Many times employees can earn a promotion within their current company through initiative and hard work. In order to increase your value to your current employer, you need to continually... » Read Full Article
by David Jensen, CPRW, CARW, CEIP, ResumeEdge.com Editor Businesses rely on a hardworking, innovative staff to be successful and profitable. In fact, corporate managers often attend workshops on recruiting and retaining top candidates. After completing a seasonal or temporary assignment with a company, you might wonder how to become the type of employee a hiring... » Read Full Article
by Darlene Zambruski, ResumeEdge.com Managing Editor, CPRW, SME In many professions such as Accounting, Medicine, Nursing, and Law, professionals are required to maintain skills through continuing education and seminars. By providing this information to a hiring manager, you’ll be stating unequivocally that you are prepared for the demands of the current industry, and that you... » Read Full Article
by Darlene Zambruski, ResumeEdge.com Managing Editor, CPRW, SME Because resumes are sent electronically or by regular mail, it’s not often that you can use your networking savvy until – or unless – you’re called in for an interview. However, by listing memberships in professional and academic societies, your resume is a silent partner in networking... » Read Full Article
by Darlene Zambruski, ResumeEdge.com Managing Editor, CPRW, SME In our youth-oriented culture many workers, some as young as 40, worry that their employment options diminish substantially with each passing year. To avoid the potential for age discrimination even before you’re invited to interview, make certain that your resume showcases your unique talents and qualifications, rather... » Read Full Article
By Darlene Zambruski, ResumeEdge.com Managing Editor, CPRW, SME Responsibilities are the daily tasks an employee is charged with. In many cases you can cull information from your job description, but to create a truly effective resume you must go several steps further and include within these responsibilities: 1. Data that is unique to your career,... » Read Full Article
by Robin Schlinger, ResumeEdge.com Editor and CFRW Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel lead the continuing transformation of the Federal government. Leaders chosen to SES positions possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment which is grounded in the Constitution. Per the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978,... » Read Full Article
by Robin Schlinger, ResumeEdge.com Editor and CFRW The ECQ essays are required for entry into the SES and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management and leadership development for management and executive positions. The ECQs define the competencies to build a Federal corporate culture to drive for results, serve customers and... » Read Full Article
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