10 Ways To Craft Your Resume For Ultra-Short Attention Spans
Resume Tips Resume Advice KEVIN PURDY fastcompany.com
Submitted 4 days ago By Linda Cruz, 12 comments
Crafting Your Resume For The Era Of Inattention Despite all of the futuristic ways there are to land a job, you still have to have a resume--even if nobody cares about it. The people who are in a position to hire you often give your resume about six seconds, or toss it mercilessly through a co...more»
The number 1 thing that's wrong with your resume
Resume Tips Resume Advice Suzanne Lucas cbsnews.com
Submitted 12 days ago By Linda Cruz, 13 comments
(MoneyWatch) Dear Evil HR Lady, I am unemployed for over a year, after completing my MBA. I then had a fixed term contract that I did not manage to turn into a permanent position due to the difficult economic times back then (my direct boss was very happy with me). I have since then mildly...more»
9 Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out
Resume Tips Resume Advice ALEXIS GRANT usnews.com
Submitted 18 days ago By Elina Douglas, 7 comments
Incorporate these ideas to rise above your competitors. iStockPhoto Even in this digital world, a quality resume is essential to your job search. And in a crowded market, it’s important to stand out from other job candidates. Once you’ve nailed the basics—your resume has a clean look, is fr...more»
Why You Shouldn't Conform Your Resume
Resume Tips Resume Advice JACQUI BARRETT-POINDEXTER usnews.com
Submitted 19 days ago By Elina Douglas, 2 comments
A recent study by the job-matching agency TheLadders used an "eye tracking" method to follow recruiters' eyes as they reviewed resumes. Among the study's many conclusions, three stood out: 1. Recruiters spend an average six seconds on a resume to make an initial "fit or no fit" decisio...more»
Resume Advice Resume Alex MacCaw alexmaccaw.com
Submitted 19 days ago By Alison Brown, 3 comments
I've been interviewing engineers for a while now, and it seems the more interviews I do, the more I realize how many my initial assumptions about hiring were wrong. For example, take resumes. Initially, before every interview I'd carefully review resumes. I'd look at candidate's past experience,...more»
5 Essential Tips When Using a Resume Template
Resume Tips Resume Template Resume Advice LINDSAY OLSON usnews.com
Submitted Apr 19 2012 By Vincent Clayton, 2 comments
Most people will tell you not to use a resume template, but the fact is that most people do. It's a quick and easy way to create a resume, allowing you to focus on what's most important: the content. The downside is that your resume will look like all the rest. Fortunately, there's a balance, if ...more»
