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Resume Writing Tips

How to Beat the 10-Second Resume Scan

May 15, 2012 /

It’s hard enough to get past the ATS software scanning your resume for the right keywords, but if you can get past it and get an actual human to review your resume, then you have about 10 seconds (on average) to tell them what they want to hear. If you can get their attention during…

7 Resume Tips for New Grads – Prove You’re A Great Hire!

May 14, 2012 /

Millions of college students throughout the country recently threw their caps up into the air and are now ready to make a fresh start in the workforce. If you’re a recent college grad, you’re probably excited about your prospects—and you should be! While it’s no secret that you are entering a tough industry—with fresh ideas…

Resume Keyword Mistakes – Are You Making One?

May 11, 2012 /

Appropriate keyword use is a big deal for job seekers working on their resumes. Many employers now use some form of scanning software as an initial screener that helps them determine which candidates are obviously qualified for the job. Even when your resume makes it past the screening process, if a hiring manager can’t glance…

How to Use Keywords on Your Resume

May 9, 2012 /

All this talk about keywords on your resume everywhere you turn, but how do you know when and where to use them? Applicant tracking software picks up certain search terms within your resume and returns those results to the person conducting the search. So while you want to have the right keywords in your resume,…

How to Distribute Your Resume the Right Way

May 1, 2012 /

Job seekers who hope to be recruited by hiring managers often feel that their job is complete once they have created their resume “masterpiece”.  But nothing could be further from the truth.  In fact, a job seeker’s work is just getting started once the resume is complete.  The next move is to figure out how…

3 Steps to Creating an Attention-Grabbing Resume

April 30, 2012 /

In a time when millions of workers are unemployed and competition for positions is higher than ever, you want to make sure that you’re able to stand out among your competition.  But how can your resume make an impact when so many others are applying?  Take a look at these three steps to creating an…