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...
by MaryW | Jan 12, 2017 | resumes/cover letters, Trends
Getting your resume looking it’s best can be intimidating, but help is at hand. There’s plenty of help online to help you get your resume looking impressive and get those interview offers rolling in. Here’s ten of the best ones for you to try out....
by American Public University System | Nov 7, 2016 | networking/interviewing
By Rachel Dhaliwal Contributor, Career Coach A common misconception I see as a career coach is the idea that a person can write one resume that will serve him in pursuing both private and federal job opportunities. I have come to refer to this type of resume as the...
by American Public University System | May 5, 2016 | resumes/cover letters
By Marcia Powers Contributor, Career Coach Federal jobs can attract hundreds of qualified applicants all vying for the same opportunity. Although it’s easy to get lost in the sea of numbers, a tip-top resume can help you stay afloat in the competition. Before applying...