In an increasingly competitive job market, applicants are looking for new ways to stand out from the crowd, but a recent survey suggests submitting a video resume may not be the answer. Just one in four (24 percent) senior executives interviewed said their companies accept video resumes from candidates.
Resume Key Words and a Great Visual Tool
Well-informed job seekers know that companies typically screen resumes using software that searches for key words. That’s why your resume should be targeted/personalized for each job. Re-writing even a little of your resume can help scanning software mark your resume as one to review further! College Recruiter had a link to a fun tool called […]
Heat Up Your Job Hunt With Hot Resume Tips
Photo by Lallyna Keep the sun rising on your job hunt with a hot resume! A job search can be so overwhelming…A resume may represent a huge obstacle if you have been thinking of looking for a better job or making a career change. How can you put something together that will give you the […]
Don't Be Desperate…Avoid Unfortunate Job Search Techniques
Photo by FHKE Yahoo!Hotjobs posted the following (allegedly true) stunts job hunters pulled to try to get an interview: Put up posters of himself in your company parking lot. Attached pineapple scratch-and-sniff stickers to his resume. Announced his candidacy with a singing telegram. Sent lottery tickets with her resume. Rented a billboard that you can […]
Thinking of Adding Linkedin Link to Your Resume?
Have you considered adding a hyperlink to your LinkedIn profile on your resume or other job-search correspondence? If so, keep these tips in mind: Make sure your LinkedIn and your resume match up 100%. Sometimes, since it’s “just LinkedIn,” job seekers are not as careful about dates and details as they would be on a […]