❎Listing job duties and not accomplishments in your experience. If want to create an impactful résumé you need to showcase the impact you have had in each job. ❎Being too descriptive by writing rather than lengthy, flowing sentences. Instead, be concise and pack a lot of information into a couple of words. ❎Not quantifying your […]
Some routine errors job seekers make while writing résumés! Read More »
An average résumé contains the following sections: (1) contact information, (2) summary, (3) skills, (4) education, (5) professional experience. You can also add a section with awards, voluntary activities, and even interests, but the essentials are the 5 sections. Depending on the arrangement of the sections, résumés are divided into three types: the chronological, the
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Did you know that one of the main reasons job seekers land interviews isn’t because how good of a match their skills are with a particular position or education they obtained but because their career to-date shows clear progression? It’s true. Recruiters and hiring managers want to see growth on your résumé. Growth doesn’t mean
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Connecting with hiring decision makers directly is one of the best job search strategy I vouch for. It’s a tried and tested method to score the interview call, yet many job seekers find reaching out intimidating because they don’t know how to email a recruiter. Rather they feel applying for jobs online is stress-free, well,
Reach out proactively with a well-drafted Cover Letter and Résumé! Read More »
Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, recommended that any spoken or written communication intended to persuade contains three key rhetorical elements: logos, the logic and reasoning in the message; ethos, the character, credibility and trustworthiness of the communicator; and pathos, the emotional dimension. How can you apply these principles to your Résumé to make it attractive
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