Working at a staffing company, our IT recruiters receive hundreds of resumes a week. It takes a lot for a resume to really standout from the rest. We recently received a striking infographic resume from one of our candidates, and knowing how much it takes to capture our attention, let me tell you, we took notice; especially when we realized…
If you’re a recent grad on the hunt for your first job, you might not have the resources to build your own website at the moment. Luckily, there is a site called About.me where you can create your own personal profile page for free. About.me lets you point potential employers to a personal bio page featuring links to all of…
As an IT recruiter, I review hundreds of resumes a day looking for that perfect match for the job I’m trying to fill. Today, I thought I’d share some resume writing tips that I hope will help anyone who is currently looking for a job avoid some common mistakes.
As a recent graduate, I completely understand the overwhelming feeling that most students probably get as they make their first attempt to enter the workforce. After all those long hours spent working so hard to attain a degree, many students graduate with the wrong mindset. Postsecondary institutions give students the impression that once they have graduated, jobs will be plentiful…
In my line of work, IT recruiting, I see A LOT of resumes (I’m talking over a hundred a week), so I can really appreciate a well formatted resume. What I like in a resume is a clear well-structured layout that lets me quickly see all the information I need to make a decision. Below I’ve posted an IT resume…
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