Compensating for Employment Gaps
How do you compensate on your resume for a gap in employment? Naturally hiring managers want to see consistency; they want to see a professional history that does not contain employment gaps. Things happen though; there are personal and professional situations that sometimes come up—things that are beyond your control. So, what do you do […]
Resume Message – It’s Make or Break
If you’re deciding what movie to go to or what to have for lunch, the possible down-side of a poor choice probably doesn’t amount to much. On the other hand, when your job search or career success is at stake, choices become much more critical. In terms of your resume, that means you must communicate […]
Is Your Resume Employer Driven?
Are you interested in knowing what potential employers are looking for in a resume? If you haven’t updated your resume over the last few years, you might be surprised to learn what companies (large and small) are requesting in today’s resumes. In the past, resumes would begin with an Objective Statement, which showed the type […]
Differences Between Federal & Corporate Resumes
The resumes used to apply for United States Federal jobs are different than those in the civilian (corporate) workplace. Some of the differences are outlined below. 1. Formats Federal resumes have specific formats which differ depending on the announcement. These include specific information, order, character counts, page length requirements and fields. Many of these are […]
Be Honest on Your Resume!
Nothing tells a prospective employer that you are not the right person for his or her job more quickly than a resume that does not match the job description or the stated needs of the employer. Your resume should be written in a way that reflects your education and accomplishments. Resist the desire to overstate […]