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Still Struggling with Your Resume? Straight Talk from a Recruiter – Resumes Ebook
Job searching has become more frustrating than ever before with online job searching and computers screening out resumes. 11+ years Sourcing Recruiter, Cori Swidorsky, shares proven resume writing techniques and strategies to stand out over your competition and to get noticed! Search for jobs nationwide on Indeed Learn 7 strategies to get your resume noticed […]
Guest Post: Don’t be Pinocchio: The Dangers of Lying on Your Resume
March 24, 2011
Imagine this: after weeks of scouring the classified section of the newspaper, you think you finally found a job that’s perfect for you. You look skim down the list of qualifications. Yep, you were made for this job. You can do that, and that, and that… whoops! You can’t really do that –but you can […]
Don’t get caught in a resume rut
January 28, 2011
Over the last 6 months, I noticed a trend with job seekers. That trend is being stuck in the resume rut. So much pressure has been put on resumes especially because of all the competition out there. Some of those pressures include: What is the right resume format? What keywords should be used in a resume? […]
Straight Talk from a Recruiter: adding industry experience to your resume
January 21, 2011
Over the last five years, I sourced for companies that wanted candidates with industry experience. Companies such as Siemens, Grainger and Honeywell, are looking for candidates that not only have the capabilities, but come from the same industry. When I am mining the internet for candidates, I search for industry. For example, the positions I’m […]
How to create a powerful resume
October 17, 2010
A resume has to accomplish 3 goals: 1. To be found 2. To be read 3. To generate a response In order to accomplish those goals, the information on your resume must have the keywords to be found, be interesting enough to be read, and to include information that tells an employer what you can […]
Opening statement on a resume
July 23, 2010
The opening statement on a resume also referred to as objective or personal branding statement, should state three things about you. 1. Who you are 2. Your biggest strength 3. The benefit you offer a company Read the full article Recommended Links: Resume Writing Service, 1 on 1 career help, See Who’s Hiring, JobSearchingStrategies.com,, Job Search […]
How to grab an employers attention – Resume Tip
July 23, 2010
Grab an employers attention with an accomplishment section on your resume. Competition is tight in today’s job market. There are more job seekers than job opportunities so it’s an employers market. The job search is no longer about a job seekers skills and experience. It’s about what the job seeker can do for the employer. Why […]
Opening statement on a resume
July 8, 2010
The opening statement on a resume also referred to as objective or personal branding statement, should state three things about you. Who you are Your biggest strength The benefit you offer a company Who you are This is similar to a job target or the title of position you are applying for. It tells the […]
How to express problem solving skills in your resume and interview
April 27, 2010
If you are in a management role or are looking to move into a management role, solving problems is a primary responsibility. When a company is looking to hire, they want someone who will seek out problems before they become urgent and your job on an interview is to express that you have exceptional problem solving skills. Here […]
20 Powerful phrases for your resume
March 17, 2010
Impress employers by highlighting your skills on your resume. Employers are looking for people who will help grow their business and help them to continue being a successful organization. Here’s a list of 20 powerful phrases you can add to your resume that will impress employers. Work well in a high pressure environment. Well organized […]
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