Job Search – There Must be an App for That – Part 3 of 5

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great, make you feel that you too, can become great.” – Mark Twain “Help Wanted! Sophisticated smartphone resume writing tool needed to help job searcher create or update resumes from anywhere. Low rated apps need not apply“.  A friend [...] [...]

How to Write your Resume Work History Section?

“You must either modify your dreams or magnify your skills.” – Jim Rohn Resume writing is truly an art and one should know how to project oneself in front of the employer and that too with relevant details and according to the job requirements. There are different resume formats and one should know the importance of [...] [...]

6 Great Android Apps for Creating the Perfect Resume

“A word to the wise ain’t necessary – it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.” – Bill Cosby It’s no secret that an eye-catching resume increases your chances of getting that job you want. With the job search process relying on the Internet so greatly these days, it’s good to have an option that will [...] [...]

What Not to Include in Your Resume

“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.“  – Albert Einstein Much has been discussed about what should go into your resume. But are there any inclusions that could cost you an interview? Certainly – you need to follow resume etiquette to ensure that you come across as a consummate [...] [...]

Thousands of Resumes, So Little Time

“Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.” – Bill Cosby It’s so easy (relatively speaking) to send your resume to companies, apply for specific jobs online, email your resume to recruiters and sign up at lots of job search sites. Companies like Google and Apple can get hundreds (or more)  of [...] [...]

5 Resume Killers

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” – Albert Einstein Whether you are looking to better your career or you lost your job, that job hunt is on. There are many ways to get that perfect interview lined up but if your resume is subpar and falls [...] [...]

7 Things Employers Look for in Your Resume

“It doesn’t work to leap a twenty-foot chasm in two ten-foot jumps.” – American Proverb According to the Bureau of Labor statistics employment report for January 2012, employment is starting to rise again, with about 243,000 jobs added in January. If you’re looking to get in on the action with a new job or a promotion, [...] [...]

Resume Writing Service

“We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle Do you know what a resume writing service and a plumber have in common? Imagine that your kitchen sink is spewing water. You have held a wrench before, but you have never tackled an issue of such size and [...] [...]

How to Email Your Resume and Cover Letter

“Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.” – Abdul Kalam When you apply for any job, your resume is your first impression on the potential employer and you must make it a lasting one. It will introduce you to the employer. [...] [...]

A Walk in the Park – Resumes Made Easy

“Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because they are determined to.” – Author Unknown When I’m hiring for a position I like to read candidates’ resumes from the back page forward (assuming a chronological resume format). This allow me to get a feel for their education and progressive work experience. [...] [...]