As a recruiter I get this question a lot: “How long should a resume be?” Here’s the deal: A trend started during the 90’s of smooshing everything onto one page only. Some people still believe its taboo to go over one page. I’m here to tell you it’s not. I typically tell people its okay [...]
Ever wonder what hiring managers are doing with all these resumes? There are many steps recruiters and HR types must take to even get you in the door for an interview. How much work can it be, you ask? To give you an idea, here’s a list of the steps I take. And just as [...]
People are looking for ways to stand out in the job application process, and that often leads to this question: “Is it okay to use color? I like color but I’ve been told it’s not allowed.” The short answer? Color is fine. How to use color in resumes I actually get a little happy [...]
You’ve been out of work for a while now and you really need a job. You’ve compiled a written list (aka, your resume) of your skills, education and previous work experience that you feel would be useful to a potential employer. You consider your resume a fair (possibly stellar) representation of yourself as a hard [...]
“Do I need to still need to list references on my resume?” My answer to this is NO. My reasoning is two-fold: They’ll ask If a company is planning on hiring you, they will more than likely have you fill out a job application as well. There will be a section on the job application [...]
I work as a recruiter for a large insurance company, and lately I’ve seen a lot of resumes that would have been better off without an objective statement. These days, you don’t need to include an objective on your resume, but some people still do. Be warned: there are two major ways to screw up [...]
“I really don’t want to change my email address just to look for a job. That seems like such a hassle. Can’t I just use the one I’ve been using forever?” Well that depends. If your email address begins with “snookumsforever” or “ihatewhales”, you might want to reconsider. Making up a generic one such as [...]
Everyone makes mistakes, but making a mistake when you’re applying for a job really stings. To avoid making application mistakes, check over everything you plan to send, and then have someone else check everything – preferably that nerdy friend or family member who reads a lot (in my social group, I’m usually that nerdy friend). [...]
Robert asked: “I don’t understand why companies require a cover letter in addition to an application??? If I submit a resume with my employment, education, personal information, qualifications and references, why must I reiterate everything? A simple “See Resume” comment should be adequate.” You’re right – it is a complete waste of time. Not because [...]
Advice from Snagajob members who got hired Our members reached out to Snagajob on Facebook to tell us that following up on job applications really works! Mechelle says: “It works, I applied for a job last year and got a call back within a week. You just can’t give up hope. Also, it’s always a [...]
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