Archive | September, 2008

A Knockout Resume Summary is Key

A Knockout Resume Summary is Key

Does Your Resume Need A Summary? Yes, absolutely! Don’t skip this section, even though you may receive advice saying it’s not necessary. A strong, compelling resume Summary is perhaps the most important part of your resume because it’s the one section that is likely to be read in its entirety. Use concise statements that showcase [...]

In-Demand Careers

In-Demand Careers

An iffy employment market makes career planning somewhat tricky. However, the following career sectors are likely to continue to lead the job market. Healthcare Demographics are working in favor of healthcare workers. The average American is getting older and health care needs increase with age. Now that the baby-boom generating is retiring, the demand for [...]

Well-Done Resume Objectives Show You Are a Good Match

Well-Done Resume Objectives Show You Are a Good Match

Resume Objectives have become less important with the advent of the resume Summary. However, a concise, focused Objectives statement gives you an additional opportunity to assert yourself as the ideal candidate. Many resume writers and resume-writing advisors view the Objectives section as an area to talk about what you want from the job. That approach [...]

Number One Resume Mistake – No Cover Letter

The biggest mistake job hunters make is to not send a cover letter. Why? Because hiring managers may receive hundreds of resumes for any given job posting and a well-written cover letter is your best way to stand out. Also, in most cases, hiring managers expect to see a cover letter, and resumes that arrive [...]