What is a Resume?

A resume is a self-promotional document that presents you in the best possible light, for the purpose of being invited to a job interview...

Resume Writing for a Specific Job Listing

Tailoring your resume and cover letter for each specific job listing can be the difference between getting an interview or getting filed away.

The Dreaded One-Page Resume Rule

You've heard the rule that a resume should be no more than a page long. Poppycock. If you're best case won't fit on a page, you're nuts to limit it to one.

The ONLY Purpose Of A Resume

There is only one reason to submit a resume, only one job it's supposed to do. If it doesn't do that job for you, it's a waste of your time.

Should You Have An Objective? Yes, But Maybe Not On Your Resume

Resume objectives used to be required. Not anymore. There's a much better tool to use to sell yourself.

When Writing Your Own Resume, Use Word And KISS

What's the right file format for a resume? The kind recruiters, HR folks and hiring managers want.

Marketing Managers Need Cover Letters, Too?

You have to be your very best to get the great jobs. What skills and abilities do you have that you can offer the employer – and – how can you do so in a way that makes the employer pick up the phone and call you for an interview?

7 Tips Toward Building A Successful Online Resume

Having your resume listed online can be advantageous to you. Read these seven tips before you post your personal information today!

Why is It so Important to List Accomplishments on Resumes?

Your accomplishments are what distinguish you from your competitors in the job-search process. From an employer’s standpoint, it is even better if you can state your achievements in a measurable or quantifiable way. What exactly IS an accomplishment?

Improving Your Resume Through Volunteer Work

Many people have trouble finding ways to improve their resume. Once you’re in a job, it’s often hard to get the exact tasks that you want assigned to. You may be very good at what you do – which makes it even more difficult to branch out and advance, because they won’t be able to afford to lose you.

Turn Your Lame Resume into a Blockbuster!

You get one shot at an employer with your resume. It has to be first rate. There are no second chances...

How To Write A Graduate CV

What Format Do You Use? The difference between a Graduate CV and the CV of a person established in the workplace (sometimes called a Performance CV) is predominately one of emphasis.

CV Writing (or Resume Writing) is Simple, Isn't It?

CV Writing or Resume Writing is simple; all you need is a few basic skills that everybody has - right?

Resume Writing

A resume is an advertisement for why you are the best choice for the position. Essentially, it is the first impression you make on potential employers, so you'll want to make it a strong one. If you don't put fourth the energy that writing a resume requires, you're only cheating yourself. The truth is, finding the job you are looking for can be easy; getting the job you are looking for takes effort.

Effective Resume Writing

Your resume is the first point of contact with many prospective employers and only has several seconds to grab the attention of very busy HR personnel.