Category Archives: Job Search
Category: Job Search
Bad Job Search Habits
Even if you have the best job hunting intentions, you may have bad job search habits you aren’t aware about. Here are some bad job search habits to look out for. 1. Applying to Too Few Jobs It may feel like a lot of work to apply to a job. Sometimes you have to fill
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What Your Behavior At Job Fairs Says About You
We’re a writing company, so we hire writers. At a recent job fair, our booth sat next to a large accounting firm’s booth. A long line of recent graduates who majored in accounting formed along the entire aisle because they did on-site interviews. After the event, we talked to the HR people for the accounting
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Checklist: How to Find and Get a New Job
Finding a new job can seem overwhelming. Maybe you’ve been let go of your last job and need a new job fast. Or perhaps you’re so busy with your current job that you can’t imagine ever having the time to devote to the job hunt. Either way, use this handy checklist to find and land
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Avoid Generic Resumes
If you’re sending the same resume to every company you’re applying for, you are probably hurting your chances at being seriously considered for the position. When you print fifty copies of your resume and cover letter and begin it with “to whom it may concern,” the people receiving your resume know exactly what you’re doing.
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How many years of experience should be included on your resume?
Many job seekers and companies have different ideas of how many years of experience should be included on an applicant’s resume. As a result, it can be unclear how many jobs to include. You don’t want your resume to show too much history so that you come across as too old, but you don’t want
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Editing Your Resume
When submitting your resume to an employer, it is imperative that the grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and syntax is perfect. Even the smallest errors can sabotage your chances at the job you are trying to land. Regardless of the type of job, or whether or not any writing is involved, when an employer sees a
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How Many Jobs Should Be On Your Resume?
Job seekers sometimes wonder how many jobs should be on their resume. Unfortunately, there’s not a standard answer that applies to everyone. In general, you want to include up to 10 years of experience on your resume. This should average out to two to five jobs. If you’ve just started working, you should include everything.
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A Few Resume “Don’ts” to Know Before You Apply
Having a great resume is essential when a person is looking for a job. Developing a professional resume is not as easy as most people think and there are some things that a person should not put on your resume according to hiring managers. 1. Don’t state the obvious Do not include the word “resume” anywhere
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