RezScore

RezScore is a webapp analyzes your uploaded resume and provides surprisingly accurate advice. If you’re applying for a new job and need to get your resume in shape, it could be a very helpful tool.

The functionality of RezScore is very, very simple. You upload a resume, opt in or out of being contacted about further help, and RezScore generates a page full of advice to … [ Read more ]

Hiring a Résumé Writer? Ask These Questions First

Before you sign on for a pricey résumé make sure the service you hire can deliver on its promises. Know the answers to these five things before you decide.

Finding a Master Résumé Writer

Anxious applicants increasingly use professionals to assemble impressive-looking résumés, but the wrong service can waste time and money.

Top 100 Recruiter Search Words

Marc Cenedella, of TheLadders.com, a recruiting site that specializes in jobs paying $100,000 or more, put together this list of the most popular words recruiters have searched for in the past week. The list is updated regularly, so you can check back regularly to keep on top of trends. Of course, the idea is that by including words from the list on your resume, you’ll … [ Read more ]

Preparing Different Types of Résumés

Each of us has a different career history. Your particular job search and career goals are also unique. So which type of resume will have the highest probability of getting you the interview that will lead to your perfect job?

Why Sneaky Resume Tactics May No Longer Aid Job Hunters

New technology is making it tougher to artificially inflate a document’s exposure to recruiters. Plus, some techniques may now cause career damage.

Resume Gallery: A Tool to Help You Choose the Right Format

You may need to update your resume but don’t know where to begin. After you’ve distilled your qualifications and experience to the essentials, there’s an array of ways to present them.

Various resume-writing conventions — chronological, functional and hybrid, to name a few — have evolved over the years to support different job-seeker goals. You might, for example, need to change careers or downplay an employment … [ Read more ]

How to Create a Resume That Wins Interviews

Constructing a resume that earns interviews is remarkably simple. Here are six do’s and don’ts to follow when composing your document.

When a Lengthy Resume Makes Sense for Executives

A short list of past job titles may not be effective for senior-level candidates with diverse skills and experience. Here’s how to use a longer form to maximize impact.

Nineteen words that don’t belong in your resume

Career coaches or head hunters may have told you that creating an effective resume means punching it up with jazzy verbs and adjectives. Not so, say hiring managers. In fact, if you’re using glitzy modifiers, you could be doing your resume more harm than good. Here’s a look at some recruiters’ “favorite-hate” resume verbiage

Skeptical Resume Reader Tells How He Really Thinks

This is an excellent article written by someone who screen many resumes. The author provides lots of useful advice about what annoys him in a resume and what he likes to see.

Editor’s Note: a highly recommended read.

Hot Tips on Resume Writing

A resume FAQ covering a diverse set of questions…

All About Resumes .com

Resume services reviewed and rated, free resume review, lots of articles and tips.

Professional Resumes.com

This site, primarily offering a resume writing service for jobseekers, also has articles on resumes, cover letters, interview/career tips and offers a free resume review.

MSN Resumes Section

A collection of articles about resumes

Resume writing – 10 tips to generate more interviews and higher salary offerrs

Here they are (visit site for details):
Tip 1 – Use Titles or Headings That Match The Jobs You Want
Tip 2 – Use Design That Grabs Attention
Tip 3 – Create Content That Sells
Tip 4 – Quantify and Use Power Words
Tip 5 – Analyze Ads and Job Descriptions to Identify Key Words
Tip 6 – Identify and Solve Employer’s Hidden Needs
Tip … [ Read more ]

About.com Resume and Letter Center

Resume, curriculum vitae and cover letter writing, sample resumes, sample cover letters, thank you letters, references, and more job search correspondence.

Resume Tips for Finance Professionals

“When developing your finance resume, focus on skills, areas of expertise, certifications, and specific accomplishments. The resume must convey what you can do for the companies you are targeting. This can be accomplished by illustrating how you contributed to previous employers’ or clients’ fiscal health…”