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Crack open your resume right now and place Work Experience at the top. In today's job market, your skills are the greatest thing you got. 
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Writing your resume for the first time in years? Struggling to get a response after sending it out to employers?
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Much like our wardrobes need to be refreshened to reflect today's times...so does your resume.
Branding your resume and ensuring that you have solid achievements with measurements are important.
Take a look at your resume to determine if your resume looks like it is stuck in a time warp.
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Want to find out what will make your resume attractive to potential employers? It is easy....you have to re-package your resume so that it speaks the language that is important to the employer.
That means that you should use the industry specific words and phrases, and you should use the numbers and measures that are important for the position and industry you are applying for.
The job posting, job description, and company website will give you plenty of clues to get you started.
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I have often talked about the importance of leveraging different methods to brand yourself to set you apart from the rest.
Putting together a video bio, video resume, etc. is a simple yet powerful way for expressing your brand.
You can make a short video clip that outlines your skill set.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/williamarruda/2013/10/01/7-tips-for-producing-a-stellar-video-bio/
or you can use vine: https://vine.co/
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Job in New York? Dorm in Texas? No problem. Now, you can do an internship without ever setting foot in the office.
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It use to be that students were limited by geography as to the internships they could apply for. Technology has changed this limitation and many employers are now offering Virtual or online internship opportunities.
I have often said both in my blogs and in my books that internships are the key to fast tracking your career. Even if the employer has not considered an online internship...why not start sending them the projects you could accomplish virtually?
The time is now...what is stopping you?
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Your cover letter needs to be simple and quick, however remember this may be the first introduction the person who is reading it, will get of you, so you need
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Thank you for sharing Careering.......Tips on cover letters!
I particularly agree with the advice on keeping the cover letter concise, engaging, and to the point. (Definitely not more than one page) Also, generic cover letters without purpose or personalization in my opinion are a waste of time...to you and the employer.
Please tell us what you think!
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What things should you leave off your resume?
1. Every task and project you did in your job positions
2. Hobbies and Interests
3.Links to all of your Social Media profiles
4.Volunteer work
5. Picture of you
My answers may surprise you!
1. Every task and project you worked on should NOT be on your resume. You want to make sure that the tasks and projects that are relevant for the position you are applying for (the most important) are not hidden under all of the other information
My advice: Don't worry about jamming every single task and project you worked on. Make sure that your resume has purpose and direction. Also, that the most important taks, projects, and measures are on the resume.
2. Hobbies and interests (My take)
There is a fine balance with this. It is not a bad thing to give us a one liner in your summary or in a strategic location. As long as your hobby is professional and interesting. It may give the recruiter a taste of your personality. Believe me most resumes look alike.
3. Links to all of your social media profiles (No...not all!)
It would be super if you included your Linkedin or a relevant profile. Just make sure that the profile is professional. Also, if you are applying for a particular industry -- belonging to groups relevant to the position and industry show your focus.
4. Volunteer work (my take)
I personally like to see a line or two on this, because it tells me a bit about you.(keep it short.please) There are numerous ways to weave in volunteer work, especially if your resume is two pages and allows for this. Additionally, if you have a gap in your employment, you could also write in your volunteer position during that time. It shows character, and that you were doing something productive during that time that you were not employed in a paying position.
5. Picture of you -- please leave off the resume.
I hope my advice helps. Please send me your questions.
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If you are not getting calls after sending countless resumes, your resume is probably lost!
What comes first you or the resume? You! You first need to know where you want to be, and then you can target your resume towards the direction you are aiming.
Your resume should be clear, concise, focused, and directed towards the position and industry you are seeking.
Make sure that your resume talks for you when you are not there, and that it is not sending the wrong message that you are unsure about where you want to be.
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As you grow up, so should your resume. If you've spent the last few years simply updating your resume by adding your recent roles in chronological order – your resume will not help you up the career ladder.
Good article with useful tips.
I particularly agree with the importance of branding your resume.
What other suggestions do you have?
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Grammar, Plagiarism, and Spelling Check; Free Online Proofreading; No Downloads...Allows you to find those pesky mistakes and correct them before your teacher does...
Excellent tool for proofing your resume and cover letters!
Please let me know how it works!
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Many studies have addressed the issue of identifying the different dimensions of culture. In the presentations concerning culture by Madlin Reck and Anne Tornow the ways in which national culture may influence management processes, including Hofstede’s dimensions of culture have been discussed extensively (Luthans & Doh, 2012).
Kirby Mack
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Afghanistan and the Taliban: Before, After and Now
The Kite Runner was set in the years 1975-2001. Everything during these years went from being peaceful, to bad, to even worse. The Taliban during these fateful years have taken control of Afghanistan and its government. They were thought of as heroes to the people of their once peaceful country, but their way of controlling their government is sadistic. In the present, they are even involved in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
During 1975, Afghanistan was a quiet place to live. There were economic hardships, but the residents of this pleasant country got through it. Kabul is the capital city of Afghanistan. It had the most economy problems in the country. Most of them were poverty difficulties. The president of this country at the time was Daoud Khan. Then, when winter came along, resistance towards communists began. Amir from The Kite Runner even knew of these communist attempts to rule his country. “Huddled together in the dining room and waiting for the sun to rise, none of us had any notion that a way of life had ended.” (Hosseini 36). The Afghan Islamist part of the resistance was favored by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States instead of the Afghan traditionalist and royalist parts. The uprising has just begun for the communist takeover in Afghanistan.
In 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Even Amir from The Kite Runner even knew about this before it all happened. “And then in December 1979, when Russian tanks would roll into the very same streets where Hassan and I played, bringing the death of the Afghanistan I knew”(Hosseini 36) The Taliban during this time were thought of as refugees and were part of a resistance movement to expel the Russian troops from their country. The United States and Pakistan provided financial and military support so the Afghans could win against the Soviet soldiers. Despite the fact that there were civilians in Kabul, the Afghans did not care and used missiles, provided by the United States, to drop on the city resulting in civilian casualties and killed Soviet troops. In 1989, Ahmed Shah Massoud, took over Kabul as new leader. They ended up overthrowing President Sayid Mohammed Najibullah, who headed the Afghan government. In 1994, the Taliban were more powerful because Pakistan favored them and did everything in their power to support them. “Pakistan support for the Taliban is based on strong religious and ethnic bonds between the Taliban and Pakistan” (Amghar, Web 6). The militants of the Taliban are Sunni Muslim Pashtuns. They are thirteen percent of Pakistan’s population. They are basically most of the Taliban in general.
In 1996, Osama Bin Laden moved from Sudan to Afghanistan and met with Mullah Mohammed Omar, the Taliban’s leader. “Bin Laden was involved in the bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998” (Amghar, Web 6). On September 11th, 2001, Bin laden prompted the bombing of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. This resulted in the United States asking the Taliban to immediately hand over Bin Laden. General Pervez Musharraf, president of Pakistan, told the U.S. that he would support the capturing of Bin Laden. Instead, they couldn’t take down Bin Laden and Al Qaeda because of the ethnic and religious ties with the Taliban. Basically, Pakistan let the Taliban do what like to the people in there cites by robbing them and raping women. “The Taliban were exceedingly ignorant, which made them cruel” (Arbabzadah, Web 1). The Taliban used to be heroes to the people of the country, but now they are just plain evil. In The Kite Runner, Amir’s friend Farid said the Taliban would look for any excuse for violence. Amir bought a fake beard because it is considered a sin to shave and that all men should have beards. He saw Kabul during this time and was unfamiliar with it as it is not how it used to be when he was a kid. Afghanistan is just plagued by the Taliban with no hope for escape.
In conclusion, the Taliban before, after, and now are a deadly force to reckon with. I have to say that religion has a strong connection with them as they think of most things as sins. Amir from The Kite Runner depicts Afghanistan as a peaceful state. Now, he thinks of it as a wasteland that is ruled by a stubborn government with a false sense of religion. In my opinion, as much as I hate the Taliban, they must be removed from Afghanistan and Pakistan because they can cause a lot of trouble for those countries and can stir up many civil wars within those countries.
Works Cited
Amghar, Adderrahim. "Home." The Resurgence of the Taliban in Pakistan. Nazareth College, 2014. Web. 01 May 2014.
Arbabzadah, Nushin. "The 1980s Mujahideen, the Taliban and the Shifting Idea of Jihad." Theguardian.com. Guardian News and Media, 28 Apr. 2011. Web. 01 May 2014.
Bai, Laxmi. "Security Research Review." : Volume 1(3) Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Afghanistan. Bharat-Rakshak, 2005. Web. 01 May 2014.
Hosseini, Khaled. The Kite Runner. New York: Riverhead, 2003.
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Interesting article!
Since you follow my blogs, and many of you have read my books -- you will know my opinion on the one page resume.
One page resumes are okay to use ONLY if you are going to a job fair, and they specifically require one page resumes or if you don't have enough content AND you have the opportunity to sell yourself in person.
The job of your resume no longer is to document your job history....The number one job of your resume is to land you that interview. It is as though your resume were your sales brochure, and you are selling "You!" So your resume has to stand out and differentiate you from the hundreds to thousands of competing resumes (#1)make it through the compuer filters and (2) make it through the human screener who may only spend 6 seconds on your resume.
So the goal is to repackage your summary, accomplishments, competencies, and job experience to the position, company, and industry you are applying for.
......It doesn't guarantee that you will land the interview; however, it levels the playing field.
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There are so many resume rules out there that even recruiters can't agree on all of them. We spoke to the experts to get the scoop.
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For those who wish to up their job search game this year, here are six of the most creative cover letters on the web.
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As a resume writer who works with executives on a daily basis, I see many different types of “before” resumes – some good, some not so much.
Invariably, the que
I enjoyed reading this article! I particularly agree with making sure that your resume has numbers, dollars, and metrics at the top of the resume.
Executive resumes need to back up in numbers what they accomplished -- not just what they were responsible for.
The advice in this article regarding powerful images -- I don't always agree on. If you are sending your resume through an Applicant Tracking System, some images may actually work against you because they interfere with the filtering and reading of the resume.
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If you want to stay ahead of the curve, it is important to pay attention to current and up to date technology and recruitment trends. That means that your resume should not follow old rules that no longer apply.
Good to Know: Objective statements are out and Qualifications Summaries are in.
If you are really married to your objective statement, you can hold on to some of the language and weave into your cover letter. The objective statement is all about you and what you want. Remember: the resume should be all of the employer and what you can do for them. That is where the Summary profile comes in
Good to Do: Tailor your summary to highlight your experience, accomplishments, skills, and strengths to the position and employer you are applying for. Be careful to make sure that your summary profile is supported by the experience and skills contained in your work history.
I am not telling the view of all recruiters; however, I am sharing with you the shifts that are happening, and the resumes that are adapting to technological advances together with the overall recruitment and selection process.
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Most people make comments like:
I have tried everything...or
I have applied for every job...or
I have sent dozens of resumes...and ask, "What am I doing wrong?"
Let's revisit each comment:
1. I have tried everything.
My advice: Have you really tried everything or have you repeated the same 2-3 strategies over and over again. You should have a multi-pronged approach and if you are out of work, you should devote your time, energy, and money 9-5 each day on finding a job.
2. I have applied for every job.
My advice: Applying for every job regardless of the requirements, pay, benefits, and career path is like shooting a bow and arrow blindfolded in hopes that the arrow hits anything.
Instead decide on the 2-3 potential positions/industries, identify the employers in your target area, and develop a plan that is specific to the position/industry/ideal employer you are seeking.
3. I have sent dozens of resumes.
My advice: Be honest with yourself...
Do you meet the qualifications for the positions you are applying for?
Are you sending out the same generic resume for every position?
If you do meet the qualifications, personalize the cover letter and customize the resume to the position and employer. Make sure that the most important relevant information on your resume is front and center and not buried under irrelevant information.
Hope this helps!
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This right here is a post that approached the art of magnetic college student resume writing from a rather unorthodox perspective. But hey, that’s what it’s going to take for most grads in the modern world to land a sweet job!
Thank you Fresh Essays for this article!!!
I particularly agree with the suggestion to think like HR or personnel.
- Look at your resume through their eyes, and ask what are they looking for?
-What experience, skills, and competencies will get me noticed?
-What can I say to put a human touch to my resume to show them who I am, my strengths, and the value I can add to their team?
It is competitive out there, and your goal shouldn't be to make your resume look like all the rest. Remember, the goal of your resume is to land you the interview in the first round.
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Communication, efficiency, and dependability are among the essential skills to include on any resume.
Nice tips!
In addition to communication....project management and multi-tasking are high in demand skills.
What skills does your resume highlight? Would love to hear from you.
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A resume's purpose is no longer to document your job history in a short one page generic resume!
The goal is to sell yourself. Doesn't it make sense to see your resume as an advertisement or brochures and the product you are selling is you.
That means that your resume should differentiate you from all of the other candidates with the same or more experience as you.
Does your resume tell me at first glance who you are, what your strengths are, and the value you offer to the position, the department, and the company?
So.....do the six second test. With the job posting in one hand and your resume in another, take a 6 second glance to answer the question....Does this resume tell me that this person is professional, can do the job, and would be a good fit to the team and company?
And.....does this person stand out from the other resumes to want to call them back in the first round?
If not, what would you do differently?
If you have any advice for our readers or suggestions....this community is to support eachother. We would love to hear from you.
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Social Media Recruiting: New Trend in Job Search
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Social recruitment is now an important part of HR department of many companies. It is estimated that more than 34% companies are searching for candidates in social networking sites.
Many employers seem to be using a combination approach to recruiting. They have a multi-pronged approach to attracting candidates to their company by posting job opening on their websites, on niche sites, association sites, colleges, local career center, recruiters, newspapers or newsletters (local and specialty), an through social media.
This article states that more than 34% of companies are searching for candidates online. So, make sure that your online social media resume is up to date, professional, and highlights you for the industry and career positions you aspire to achieve.
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How you format your cover letter, both from a content (the information you include) and a presentation perspective is important.
Even though it is completely realistic to expect that your cover letter may not be read or seen, that shouldn't stop you from taking your time to write a knock out cover letter.
This article provides nice tips to follow.
In addition, here are some other components that should be on your cover letter:
- Include your full name and complete contact details. Many times the resume will get separated from the cover letter.
- Full name of the hiring manager or recruiter. (Dear _______,
- Strong introduction (Get their attention)
- The position you are applying for and how your experience, strengths, and skills fit and add value to the position, department, and company.
- show them that you know their company and why you want to work for them. (keep this short)
- Strong close (Personable, human, with a request to meet)
----Hope this article and the above tips help. Please let us know your top tips and best practices that have helped land you that interview.
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New resume-filtering technology means you should consider letting go of outdated rules and focus on making your resume robot-friendly.
According to research compiled by HireRight, 144 people apply for each entry level position, on average. To handle the tidal wave of resumes, companies are increasingly turning to applicant tracking systems that analyze keywords, dates, titles and other important information to quickly evaluate a candidate's eligibility.
Because this filtering technology screens out approximately 75 percent of applicants, in order to get your foot in the door you're probably going to have to impress the robot doorman.
I particularly agree that the most important information needs to be front and center of your resume. That means that you have to ask yourself -- what is most important for the employer or recruiter who is screening the resumes?
The recruiter does not want to hunt for the information on your resume. Within 6 seconds of reviewing your resume it should be evident if you have the qualifications and experience to read further.
If you meet the requirements are professional and are a right culture fit -- you have increased your chances of being called for an interview.