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Resume Writing Tips

How to Utilize Numbers to Create an Accomplishment-Based Resume

May 24, 2011 /

When writing a resume, one of your biggest challenges is figuring out how to get the message across that you’re a results-maker. One of the best ways to get this done is by using numbers. Quantifying what you’ve accomplished helps the hiring manager envision what you can get done at a new company. Want to…

3 Tips for Writing Your First Resume after Being Fired

May 23, 2011 /

There’s often nothing more shocking than being fired from a job. Not only is it difficult to lose an income, but the stigma attached to it can be difficult to overcome. For some, the idea of applying for a new job after being fired can be overwhelming. How do you tell a prospective employer that…

How to Prepare for an Employment Background Check

May 20, 2011 /

It’s a well-known fact that at some point in our job application process, we will probably have to face a background check.  For most, the check is probably not so intimidating.  We know we haven’t done anything significantly wrong—at least nothing that could compromise eligibility. What many don’t know is that employers take a lot…

From Entrepreneur to Executive: Key Resume Writing Tips to Get You a Job

May 18, 2011 /

There are a lot of well-educated, hard-working professionals who, for a time, choose to strike out on their own as entrepreneurs.  Undoubtedly, there are great lessons that can be learned from being either self-employed or from taking the initiative to start a company that employs others. Unfortunately, unless the company was immensely successful, it’s often…

5 Key Questions to Ask When Writing Your Resume

May 17, 2011 /

Are you in the middle of writing your resume but are having a difficult time finding the right information to include?  Well, some of it is self-explanatory (education, job history, etc.), but sometimes it’s hard to decide which skills to include as well as which accomplishments within your work history to note. If you’re feeling…

3 Ways to Ease the Monotony of Resume Writing

May 16, 2011 /

It’s true that everyone can get tired of writing resumes.  But the reason for it isn’t usually laziness; it’s that the process can feel so tedious.  Having to sit there and think about everything you’ve accomplished in your career can be overwhelming, especially since you have to incorporate different information into each resume every time…