What comes first: education or work experience?
By: Luis Johnson Being one of the writers who conduct resume critique, I usually encounter various resume issues that bugs job seekers. More often, they are having some trouble identifying what particular skills must be highlighted or how can they make their resumes more eye-catching, is the one-page resume still effective, and do they really [...]
Ways to be an Unfortunate Job Seeker
By: Christine Wilson Job hunting is a job in itself and is really a daunting task. Time and dedication must always be involved in this endeavor. Doing or saying the wrong things can cause you trouble; thus, making you unsuccessful in your job search. Below is a list of what you should avoid when looking [...]
Values That Are a Must for Any Professional Resume
By: Nick Woodson Are you the kind of applicant who basks in the glory of past working achievements who can never seem to let go of your past triumphs? Does your application illuminate selfishness rather than integrity? Is your professional resume bathed with self-praising remarks about your worth? If so, then consider revising your resume [...]
Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search
By: Allan Shelton The boom of social networking media is, indeed, useful for a huge number of individuals, business owners, suppliers, and executives. Through these social networking sites, one can build on their connection and increase the chances of obtaining new contacts and networks useful for their businesses. But did you know that social networking [...]
Unrelated Experience on the Resume: The Road to Career Change
By: Nick Woodson There is nothing permanent in this world. Change brings about the best in each and every one of us. Without change, there is no growth and development, and stagnation would envelop our surroundings. Change invigorates us the moment we wake up from bed and motivates us to challenge the day more efficiently [...]
Unemployment Solutions: Write a Resume or Two on Your Spare Time
By: Linda Roberts Unemployment is one of the worst things that can happen to a previously fired employee or individuals who want to take part in a new, refreshing career path. However, the availability of jobs in today’s labor market is sparse, and it will take some time before millions of unemployed civilians land a [...]
Understanding Diversity In and Outside the Workplace
By: Erin Alberts Figuring out what diversity means is as challenging as making many people around you aware or care about it. The first impression on the term can be varied and confusing depending on what is believed by a certain individual or group. For people who go in and out of their workplace, there [...]
Turning your Job into a Career
By: Nick Woodson Studies show that people tend to change jobs because of boredom and unhappiness with what they are doing. Surely, the one quick complaint you would get if you ask someone why he/she decided to shift gears is: “I am tired of working like a dog, and getting nowhere.” This person primarily looks [...]
Turning Down a Job Offer with Grace
By: Erin Alberts It feels great to get a job offer. However, for some unwanted and unpredictable reasons, it comes to a point that you have to decide a recently offered job. Let’s accept it. There are certain instances in our lives that a far better job offer comes our way, much better than the [...]
Turn Layoffs into Opportunities
By: Nick Woodson The current job market continues to change, and losing a job is a reality of life. Layoffs are not all bad. You can utilize this incident to have time to channel your energies to do meaningful activities for your life and career as well. If you will only clear your mind of [...]