A cover letter is a supporting document designed to compliment, not restate your resume. In most situations, your cover letter will be the first written contact that you have with a company; explaining your interest in the position/organization and identifying the skills/experience you have that will be beneficial to the organization. A well-written cover letter…
See how big an impact 5 minutes can have on your resume Did you know that with only 5 minutes to spend, you can spruce up your resume? Believe it or not, just giving your resume a second read through and quick spellcheck can pay off in a big way. As recruiters, we see hundreds…
5 Resume tips to present long-term employment in a positive light As we’ve already discussed, long-term employment isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Long-term employment can show loyalty and dedication to the employer, and that the employee is committed and hard-working. Recruiting and hiring employees is an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. Companies want to make sure…
7 Steps for optimal resume writing A new school year is upon us, which means many college students, like you, are wrapping up another summer job or internship. Now is a great time to update your resume. Not only do you have new experiences to add, but you may be looking for a part-time job,…
Most studies say a hiring manager makes up their mind about your resume in about 6-12 seconds. That’s it! The first thing a hiring manager or recruiter glances at is your contact information, followed by a brief glance at whatever else is at the top of the page. If they aren’t impressed, odds are that…
Searching for your next job can be stressful enough, so you want to make sure your resume is working for you, not against you. Making sure you have a clean, easy to read resume with no spelling or grammatical errors is only the beginning of creating your perfect resume. In order to make the most…
Q: I attended college for 3 years, but never finished my degree. Should I still include this on my resume? A: While it depends on the situation, the answer is most likely yes. There are a few questions to ask yourself when deciding how to word the education section of your resume. First, does the…
Resume writing seems to be one of those things that everyone dreads doing. Job seekers often start with a simple Google search, which brings up thousands of Do’s and Don’ts for proper resume writing and formatting. Talk about information overload! While all recruiters and HR professionals have their own ideas on what makes a perfect…