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 ]
Content: Career Information | Subject: Resumes
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.
Content: Career Information | Author: Alina Dizik | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Resumes
How to Construct a Killer Resume, From Start to Finish
The Simple Dollar blog details how to build a killer resume from start to finish.
Content: Career Information | Author: Trent Hamm | Source: The Simple Dollar | Subject: Resumes
Finding a Master Résumé Writer
Anxious applicants increasingly use professionals to assemble impressive-looking résumés, but the wrong service can waste time and money.
Content: Career Information | Author: Joann S. Lublin | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Resumes
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 ]
Content: Career Information | Source: TheLadders.com | Subject: Resumes
Pretty in Ink: Making a Resume Look as Appealing as the Content
Not all resumes are created equal. See why recruiters say eye-pleasing designs can help draw their interest away from the competition.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Resumes
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?
Content: Career Information | Source: BNET | Subject: Resumes
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.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Resumes
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 ]
Content: Career Information | Author: Perri Capell | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Resumes
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.
Content: Career Information | Author: John J. Marcus | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Resumes
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.
Content: Career Information | Author: Douglas B. Richardson | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Resumes
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
Content: Career Information | Author: Molly Joss | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: Resumes
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.
Content: Career Information | Author: Douglas B. Richardson | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Resumes
Hot Tips on Resume Writing
A resume FAQ covering a diverse set of questions…
Content: Career Information | Author: Yana Parker | Subject: Resumes
All About Resumes .com
Resume services reviewed and rated, free resume review, lots of articles and tips.
Content: Career Information | Source: All About Resumes .com | Subjects: Interviewing, Resumes
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.
Content: Career Information | Source: Professional Resumes.com | Subject: Resumes
MSN Resumes Section
A collection of articles about resumes
Content: Career Information | Source: MSN | Subject: 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 ]
Content: Career Information | Source: free-resume-tips.com | Subject: Resumes
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.
Content: Career Information | Author: Alison Doyle | Source: About.com | Subjects: Cover Letters, Resumes
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…”
Content: Career Information | Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Monster | Subject: Resumes
