Important Resume Preparation Tips

May 2, 2008 · Filed Under Resume Tips

Your resume is the first interface you have with your employer:
Your resume is the first interface you have with your employer. Make the most of this opportunity…………. The employment market is changing all the time and so have resumes, evolving from a one-size-fits-all standard. Here are our […]

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Resume Writing Tips for Freshers & Experienced

May 2, 2008 · Filed Under Resume Tips

OUTSIDE RESUME
Resume Format
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Always have a .doc (Microsoft Word) format and .txt format of your resume with you. When you are filling your resume in websites, you need the text format and when you are sending resume through mail, it’s better to send the .doc format.
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Few companies may ask specifically for .rtf format. In such case, […]

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Covering letter do’s and dont’s

October 21, 2007 · Filed Under Resume Tips

The covering letter that accompanies your CV is, in many cases, your first point of contact with a potential employer. It is therefore very important to get it right!
Your letter should have three clear sections:
Opening Paragraph
Set the scene; introduce yourself and state your reason for writing. Mention where you saw the job advertised.
Main Paragraph(s)
Match your […]

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Resume Mistakes: Do not let this happen

October 21, 2007 · Filed Under Resume Tips

—by Carla Vaughan
You want to get a great job, right? You know you need a resume to get your foot in the door, yes? Doesn’t it make sense to present your credentials in the most amazing way possible so that the employer can’t help but call you for an interview? That would seem to make […]

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Resume Writing Tips

October 21, 2007 · Filed Under Resume Tips

Tip 1 - Use Titles or Headings That Match The Jobs You Want
With employers receiving hundreds of resumes you must make sure that your resume hooks an employer’s attention within a 5-second glance. A great way to do this is to use job titles and skill headings that relate to and match the jobs you […]

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