Resume

Spruce Up Your Resume and Stand Out to Employers!

Not many people think about their resumes and hiring materials when they think about spring cleaning. It can be a great time of year to review the details on your resume and clean out old, irrelevant information. Here are a few things you can do to spruce up your resume and stand out. Trim the Page Count Down Employers don’t want to spend more than 10 minutes reviewing someone’s hiring materials. If your resume is extra-long, it may put them off from looking at it all together. Your resume should be no longer than two pages. If you need to trim your resume down, use bullet points and shorter sentences to explain your skills and experience. You can also cut down the amount of information on the page, highlighting the most important details. Use Tasks and Skills to Highlight Work Accomplishments Speaking of highlighting the key details, you should use your tasks and ......

Why You Might Not Be Landing That Dream Job

Going through a job search is a challenge for anyone. You may be the ideal candidate but can’t seem to get a callback. After applying to so many positions and not landing the dream job you are looking for you may feel discouraged. However, there may be some reasons you aren’t landing that dream job. Here are a few things to consider. Your Resume Typically, your resume is the first thing the employer sees when they encounter you during your job search. Because it is usually the first impression they get of you, it is important to make sure it is showcasing your abilities in a concise and honest way. Employers will be wary if your resume seems too perfect and if your resume is too long it is likely they’ll pass it over too. Place emphasis on what you are able to bring to their organization as a member of the team, ......