Say the words “government job” and tell me what pops into your head. Most likely, it’s the image of a dark, dreary cubicle farm. Zoned-out people are hunched over their desks, head in hands, suffering through an excruciatingly boring purgatorial existence until they finally get their pensions. But a career in public service can be a lot more fun. How…
As IT recruiters, we review hundreds of resumes a week. So we really appreciate a well-written resume. What I like in a resume is a well-structured layout that helps me to make a quick decision about whether this candidate is qualified for the job. If your application email piques my interest, I’ll open up your resume attachment. The first thing I’ll look for is your location. The second thing I’ll…
You’ve created an e-resume portfolio website. Now, how do you go about attracting visitors? To help you out, I’ve outlined a few steps you can take to start promoting your e-Resume portfolio and getting traffic. Tell the World About Your Site Tell friends, family and any appropriate personal contacts that you have launched your e-Resume portfolio and ask for feedback on the…
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…
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