In today’s competitive job market, your resume needs to contain certain components if you want to make it through the screen out process and land an interview. Hiring managers review your resume for the essential components they place an emphasis on like qualifications, achievements, quantitative …
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Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance From Hurricane Sandy
The Governor of New York announced that New Yorkers who work and live there can apply for disaster unemployment benefits. Individuals can collect disaster assistance in the following cases: Injured in the disaster and unable to work, whether the person is an employee or self-employed. Workplace …
Keywords in a Resume
Okay, so you found that perfect job that you have been searching for and you are clamoring to send the company your resume in hopes of landing an interview. You feel fairly confident that you appeal to hiring managers and that scheduling an interview is a sure thing. Before you get ahead of yourself …
What is a Digital Resume and When Do I Use It?
Q: What is a digital resume and when do I use it? ~ Carry, North Carolina A: A digital resume is an electronic version of your resume that is readable by multiple platforms. It is saved in a text format that ensures the data is always readable when you copy and paste it online. If you try …
Finance Executive vs. Operational Executive
Q: I am trying to promote myself in the resume not only as a seasoned financial executive, but also one who has interest and proven capabilities in all strategic and operational moves of senior management. How do I convey that in my resume or doesn’t it matter? ~ John, California A: Yes …
Where Do I Put My Education on My Resume?
Q: Where do I put my education on my resume? I have heard that it should be first before my experience. Is this true? ~ Maggie, Texas A: Good question Maggie! It depends on when you graduated, your degree specialization, and your unique circumstances. Generally speaking, your education …
Personal Branding on a Resume
Did you ever feel like you are fighting an uphill battle during the job application process and while writing your resume? You are certain that you want to take a step forward in your career, but you just don’t know where to begin from a resume perspective. Here are some tips that will help you …
Cover Letters: Your First Chance to Make a Lasting Impression
While most people focus solely on their resumes, they tend to forget an equally as important piece of the puzzle—cover letters. Your resume details your background, but your cover letter is the first chance you have to make a lasting impression on hiring managers. Cover letters introduce you by …