The career market is fast-paced and wide-spread, simply because we have moved towards a 24/7 working market. Social media channels and other means of communication are the drivers behind the movement. Job searches have become a regular habit since it’s so easy to reach people via mobile phones, tablets, and mobile friendly job boards. What…
Writing a resume and updating your resume is a very uninteresting process but must be done if you decide to continue to work within the job market. Positions are consistently opening and larger responsibilities within every organization are growing. New positions and new responsibilities derive from new technological advancements, new customer demands, and new approaches…
The job search process can be very frustrating and sometimes disappointing. We have conducted countless job searches/interviews to ensure we stay well-informed of the process, so we have notes to share that will assist with the goal of getting hired! After a couple of weeks of applying, you notice you have not been contacted by…
During the interview process, there are a lot of questions asked – some easy, some hard. Generally, the interviewing personnel are attempting to grasp an idea of your personality as it relates to the job culture: why should we choose you over the other candidates? Explain a situation when you were faced with a tight…
When applying for a job….Resume or CV? The most noticeable difference I we have noticed throughout my experience is the country. The majority of individuals from the United States have referred to a job submission as a resume when applying for a job and areas like Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia – have…
Developing a resume is a job! You have to work to create a marketable document that is attractive to any organization. Those who do not invest in their future by purchasing professional resume development assistance -OR- the individuals who create their own and do not take the time to devise a “solid presentation of experience”…
Start a business, get customers, and make money. It sounds easy but it is one of the hardest things to do (support yourself/your family needs from self-employment). According to statistics, 70% of self-employed individuals go back to full-time careers at the first sign of failure, 14% juggle both full-time work and self-employment, 10% go back…
When developing a resume, it is important to utilize keywords and format properly to make your resume populate within applicant tracking systems (ATS) and catch the attention of the reader. The majority of organizations have applicant-tracking systems that scan over your resume first before it reaches the HR reps and recruiters. The idea is that:…
I’ve interacted with and assisted countless personnel in reaching their professional goals through resume writing. Some I have developed their resume and others just needed a resume critique: Logistics Specialist Human Resources IT Specialist Project Manager Senior Operations Although individuals come from different industries, the formula is the same. In this article, I’m going to…
Okay, we are a little into 2017 and the industry has been talking. The time to revamp your resume is now, procrastination is a beast!! Life gets in the way and it is understandable but money talks and investing in your career is the best thing you can do to secure your financial wellbeing. It…
