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Resumes 101

by: Stephanie N.
Resume basics

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 [...]

Can we contact your current supervisor?

by: Kim Costa
Can we contact your current boss?

Rachel asked us through our blog: “Hi, What do you say when they ask "why cant we call your supervisor?" (I marked "no" to "can they contact")… I dont want her knowing that I am looking for another job.” Hi Rachel - Great question. I do not blame you at all for not wanting your [...]

Jasimyne’s advice: Don’t stop applying until you have the job

by: Kim Costa
Application for employment

Jazimyne commented on our blog: “I have applied to countless jobs via this website, have had many job offers, and when it comes down to it I always have to say no to someone. I really think it has to do with which companies you apply to. Larger corporations are more likely to stockpile your [...]

Resume objective: You don’t need one

by: Stephanie N.
You don't need a resume objective

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:   [...]

What employers value more than experience in a summer hire

by: Courtney Moyer

According to Snagajob's recent poll, hourly employers put the most stock in the attitude and personality of an applicant. Of the employers who said they're hiring summer employees, 70 percent of them put attitude and personality first, in front of availability, relevant experience and interview performance. If you're looking for a summer job, make sure [...]

The Black Hole of online applications

by: Amy White
The application black hole

Everything has its ups and downs, and online applications are no different. There are some ways that the online job application revolution has rocked the world of job seekers for the better, and others that leave us all staring at the screen stuck somewhere between rage and confusion. The Black Hole is one of those [...]

Resume questions from a mom going back to work

by: Amy White
Advice for stay at home moms looking to go back to work

Getting back into the work force after taking time away to care for your family can leave you feeling lost: What skills can I list? How do I deal with this gap on my resume? Should I list work experience that is years old? Stay-at-home mom Renee asked us on Facebook: “I am a stay [...]

What’s important to seasonal employers?

by: Amy White
what-employers-care-about

Which is more painful: finding a seasonal job or getting a bikini wax? While waxing might seem like the obvious choice, consider this; the wax will only hurt for a few seconds, but your job search could end up being four weeks (or more) of constant and painful rejection. Here’s some inside info that can [...]

Pictures in resumes

by: Stephanie N.
Don't put pictures in resumes. Please.

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 [...]

How long should a resume be?

by: Stephanie N.
1 page resume rule

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 [...]

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