by David Ivers | Nov 11, 2017 | resumes/cover letters
So, you tidied up your Résumé, polished off your Cover Letter and sent your job application in. It seems like months ago that you did that and at last the phone call has arrived. You tell your friends and family that you think you’ve got the job, if you can only get through the interview next week! It can’t be that hard, could it?
by David Ivers | Oct 11, 2017 | resumes/cover letters
A good resume gives information about you, a great résumé tells a story, so that you (the employer) feel compelled to ask questions and learn more.
by Jane Hurst | Jun 11, 2017 | Career Advice
No matter what type of job you are applying for, it is always important to include a cover letter with your resume. Simply sending off a resume is not going to cut it, because it doesn’t tell the whole story.
by Mary Walton | May 14, 2017 | resumes/cover letters
8 Top Resume Websites to Secure a Government Entry-Level Job MARY WALTON Mary Walton is an online editor and proofreader. She helps people write winning resumes, and gives career tips. As a recent graduate or intern, you need to get yourself out there and get a...
by Mark Babbitt | Feb 11, 2017 | networking/interviewing, Trends
We hear it all the time: the average recruiter spends six seconds scanning your resume. That’s right, six seconds decides your future. So how to you pass this test? How do you, second by second, impress a recruiter enough to earn a second look – and perhaps win the...