Table of Contents Target your Resume Proves You Are the Best Fit for the Position How Can You Ensure Your Resume is Targeted? When applying for a job, you are immediately handed the responsibility of proving you’re the best candidate, which can be challenging if you can’t provide examples showing that this is indeed a …
Continue reading “Why Writing Targeted Resumes is More Critical Than You Think”
Table of Contents Searching Without Organization Forgetting to Check Your References Choosing to Close Off Job Options Avoiding Temporary Jobs Using Your Work Email on Your Resume Not Utilizing Networking Resources Failing to Send Out a Thank You Note It’s very easy to make mistakes while job searching. Even seasoned professionals can struggle in the …
Continue reading “7 Deadly Errors that Can Ruin a Hospitality Job Search”
Table of Contents What are Resume Keywords? 3 Common Misuses of Keywords Keyword Underuse Keyword Overuse Unrelated Keywords Appropriate resume keyword use is a big deal for job seekers. Many employers now use some form of scanning software, known as an applicant tracking system, as an initial screener that helps them determine which candidates are …
Table of Contents Cracking Body Parts Fiddling With Loose Items Folding Your Arms Leaning Back in Your Chair Swerving in Your Chair Getting in the Interviewer’s Space First impressions mean everything when job seeking. Your resume makes the ultimate first impression since it introduces you and your skills to a prospective employer. If your resume …
Continue reading “What Your Body Language is Saying During the Interview”
Table of Contents Search for Keywords Incorporate Require Skills Include Education & Credentials Always Address Requested Information I’m sure you’ve heard me say before that it’s critically important to customize your resume when applying for positions—especially to online job postings. Hundreds of candidates apply to positions posted on job boards, and employers have become very …
Continue reading “How to Make Your Resume Look More Attractive to the Employer”
Leave them guessing or tell them what you came here for. The importance of a newspaper headline can determine whether you read the article or not. The same could be said about your resume. A resume headline is important in communicating to the reader the exact job position you are interested in and what sets …
Continue reading “3 Absolute Musts For Attention Grabbing Resume Headlines”
If you are sitting at your computer trying to come up with a really great objective statement for your resume, you might find yourself sitting there for a while tapping your fingers. The problem with objective statements is that they focus on what you want instead of how you can meet the needs of the …
Continue reading “Ditch The Resume Objective Statement, Use This One Instead”
Are you overlooking common resume blunders on your resume? I review job seeker resumes on a daily basis and I find the same three mistakes being repeated by countless job seekers. Below I’ve listed them so you can take a good look at your own resume and make some adjustments. 1. Using an objective statement. …
Continue reading “Resume Expert Reveals 3 Repeated Blunders”
Some people will immediately see the value you offer as an employee. Others, you’ll never convince. But how do you communicate your value—return on investment (ROI)—the employer will receive for hiring you as opposed to another? This question came to me as I was working with some prospective clients over the past week. Some of …
Ever wonder what a potential boss wants to hear in a job interview? What exactly can you say that will increase your chances of receiving a job offer? I recently heard some great advice that lined up with my previous experience as a human resources manager so I thought I would share this great advice with you! Here …
Continue reading “5 Statements That Will Convince An Employer To Hire You”
