As a recruiter, one of the most discouraging things I come across on resumes is a large gap in time that has been left unaddressed. Say for example the last job entry posted on a resume ended in 2009. Although there is a chance that the job seeker has actually been unemployed and viably searching [...]
There's a saying younger generations throw around lately: TMI. For those of you who have been hiding under a rock for the last few years, this stands for "Too much information". This is the concept of "over sharing" or just plain divulging too much personal information right up front, making others uncomfortable. As a recruiter, [...]
Telephone etiquette is one of the most important and yet overlooked practices among job seekers. It can either put you at the head of the pack or the bottom of the barrel. Some job seekers like to list their cell phone, work phone and home phone numbers on their resumes. For all intents and purposes, [...]
Resume basics are something we all need to know. Whether you are composing your resume for the very first time or you are a seasoned professional just looking to put some updated touches on a resume you've been compiling for decades, everybody can use a refresher on technique. So let's start with this important question: What [...]
Writing a resume isn't easy. Nobody ever said it was, that's why there are HR and recruiter types such as myself out there in the world trying to give you some much needed guidance. One of the most common questions I get from people sitting down to write their resume from scratch is this: [...]
Aaah, pictures on resumes! This is one of my all-time favorite topics. As a seasoned recruiter I can tell you that it doesn't happen very often (fortunately) but when I get a resume with a picture on it.. I get giddy. Sounds lame, but it's true. Pictures of poodles I've seen a LOT of pictures [...]
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 [...]