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  • Is Resume Distribution a Scam? - There are at least six resume distribution services that have captured the market and millions of people have used them to send targeted resume 'blasts' to recruiters and employers. People like these services because they are relatively cheap and fast - it makes us feel good to know we sent our resume to thousands of targets in 24 hours. But, what did we accomplish? That depends on three factors: 1. Target Market Blasting resumes to a specific category of recruiters will increase your chances of making a contact and getting a response from the recruiter. But, this won't be effective if your skill set is not in demand now. Recruiters are salespeople who live in the moment.
  • Resume Writing Tip - If you are in the process of writing your resume, you should be aware of some caveats in creating your own resume.
  • Sample Resume Objective - When creating a resume, one of the most important aspects is the resume objective. Employers get hundreds of resumes whenever they place an add for a job and unless you put down your employment objective in your resume, the document that you worked so hard to produce may end up by the wayside. There are many different sample resume objective forms that you can use,. The resume objective is simply what you wish to accomplish by sending the company your resume. In most cases, the objective is to get a certain job.
  • What's the Best Time for a Career Change? - I've been asked if there's ever one time that's better than another for a career change, and the simplest answer I have is, "When you're ready for it." It sounds like a bit of a flip answer, but I assure you, it's anything but. There's never one time that's better than another. Too many variables for too many individual situations make it impossible to pick just one moment.
  • Sample Resume Cover Letter - Whenever you send a resume to a company in the hopes of attaining a job, you should always include a cover letter. Many people have more of a difficult time writing the cover letter than the actual resume.
  • Maximum Resume Distribution For Maximum Return - The race for employment nowadays is neck-and-neck, and it's important to come up with solid ways to market yourself out there and land the job, or at the very least, an interview. When applying for any position, it's important to note that you will be one prospect among tens or hundreds. In that case, how do you sell yourself so that prospective employees will take notice? The answer, of course, is a good resume. A "good" resume doesn't only entail work experience. Landing a job is also about selling yourself;
  • How To Distribute Your Resume - You might have written your resume yourself, or maybe you hired a resume writing service. Most likely it took you lots of time, or at least cost you some cash. Regardless, you have made a considerable investment in your resume, and as a result you will want to make sure you distribute it effectively.
  • Go Beyond Your Resume, and Visualize Your Perfect Job - Got your resume out to the recruiters? Already signed up for that resume distribution service? Good. While your resume starts making its way through the job search ether, you've got some time to think about how you want your new job to look. More money would be nice, but everyone wants that. Go deeper. Think about the benefits. The office culture. The opportunities for growth inside your new company? What else? There's bound to be more things that have crossed your mind. Here are just a few of the options to consider: 1. What your workday will be like. Think about how you want to be able to communicate and interact with your bosses, your peers, your subordinates. What's best for you? Is the pressure to perform high, low, or just right?
  • When's the Best Time to Update Your Resume? - You're in the middle of a job you like - or at least you don't hate it.

  • What Are You Reading, and How Can It Help Your Resume and Job Search? - If you're about to prepare a resume, or you're considering a revision to a resume, of course you're bound to be diving in to books about writing resumes. But you're not just a resume writer, are you? You're a well-rounded business person. As a manager, executive, or solo business professional, your reading shouldn't (and probably doesn't) center simply around task-based books. And interestingly, reading some of the higher level business books can actually help you with the task of completing your resume - and other job-search-related tasks. Before we get into that, though, here are three great resources for finding out which business books should be on the top of your reading list. *Bestseller lists.
  • The Three Worst Things You Can Do With Networking Events - I'm sharing this little tidbit because I can always use the occasional reminder, and I bet many of you can, too. Even if you aren't thinking about switching jobs right now, aren't writing and re-writing your resume, are perfectly happy with your executive position, there's great value to be had in building and freshening your business network.
  • Get Happy, Get Educated, Get Your Resume in Order - Someone told me recently that studies show our occupations play a major role in the overall quality of our lives. In other words, the job you hold more or less determines just how happy you'll be. It seems like common sense.
  • Teacher Resume - Creating a teacher resume is really no different than creating any type of resume. As is the case with all resumes, the objective is to state the job for which you are seeking, list your qualifications that make you the right person for the job and list your educational experience. A teacher resume must also list certifications that are needed for whatever type of teaching job you are seeking. Different teaching jobs in different states require certain certifications. Prior to applying for the job, you should make certain that you have the correct teaching certification. A teacher resume should be professional and concise.
  • 3 Reasons to Make Continuing Education an Executive Career Priority - When you reach a certain level in your executive career, you start to ... well, coast a bit sometimes. Be honest, now. Have you decided - actively or not - that you already know enough, and don't need to continue improving your skill set? Call it a feeling of invincibility. It has its advantages in the business world, but it can have its drawbacks, too. Particularly when you start thinking about changing careers, and especially when you start thinking about moving into a different industry. And particularly when it comes to making an unexpected job transition, as is happening more frequently these days. Look at the people already doing the work you want to do. The ones who aren't there yet, but want to be.
  • How to Get Great Results by Emailing Your Resume, in 6 Simple Steps - It's cheaper and faster than snail mail, saves you paper and ink, and works just as well, all things being equal. It's the emailed resume, and though it's easy, it's also easy to commit a few errors if you're not careful - errors that may well sink your pursuit of a position. Here are six simple steps to follow to keep your resume emailing on the right track. 1. Don't send to the "jobs@company.com" email address, if possible. Make a couple of calls and ask to whom you could send your resume directly.
  • The ABCs Of Effective Resume Writing: Part 6 – Getting It Into The Right Hands - Having a great resume doesn’t do you any good if you can’t get the people in power to read it. Many job seekers believe that there is an end all be all to doing just this. So what is THE best way for your resume to be seen by those who can make something happen? There isn’t one! Rather it’s a combination of your efforts that will most likely garner the best results. No one ever said looking for a new job is easy, right? It’s the truth and you’re about to find out why. 1) Posting you resume Why do it? It’s fast, easy and most of the time – free. You usually get the option of a confidential or public posting as well (in case you’re worried about your current employer finding out you’re job hunting).
  • "Workaholic" Doesn't Sell on a Resume - Yes, yes, all work and no play makes Jack and Jill a dull boy and girl. I'm not telling you anything you haven't heard before - but the four most dangerous words in the English language are, "I already know that." So give a listen one more time - it might sink in better than it ever has before.
  • Get More Done by Breaking Your Workaholic Habits - Yes, yes, all work and no play makes Jack and Jill a dull boy and girl. I'm not telling you anything you haven't heard before - but the four most dangerous words in the English language are, "I already know that." That kind of know-it-all response is close-minded and dismissive. It's a mindset mistake that actually prevents us from making successful and empowering choices in our lives and work. And it has to stop sometime, because it's not helping you. So give a listen one more time - it might sink in better than it ever has before. If everyone tells us to slow down and take a break, why do we always ignore the advice?
  • The Best-Laid Plans of Your Executive Career Search - I'm writing this while thinking about how we all start the year off with the best of intentions. The resolutions, the promises, the goals we set for ourselves. If the word on the street is to be believed, very few people follow through on these commitments. Sometimes it's because we set too high a bar for ourselves. Sometimes we never fill in the "how" that would fill out a successful Point A to Point B trip.
  • What to Do Before You Walk Into the Executive Interview Room - Each year, millions of people go job hunting in an effort to find better and higher-paying jobs. And each year, millions of people fail to land those jobs. Only a select few ever get the job of their dreams - the rest are stuck in their same-old, same-old jobs (yes, even executive and management-level positions can get boring after a spell). The sad thing about the entire situation is that most of the people who "lost out" didn't have to. Many of them have the skills, the experience, and the discipline to do well in the jobs they were aiming for.
  • Did You Miss That Typo? The Executive Reviewing Your Resume Didn't... - How long have you been staring at your executive resume? Making tweaks to a word here, a switch of bullet points there, taking out the periods between M and B and A and putting them back in again... And all the while, there's a glaring typo sitting in the middle of your Executive Summary, and you can't even see it. Why?
  • An Easier Way to Think About (and Get Motivated to) Network - I'm sharing this little tidbit because I can always use the occasional reminder, and I bet many of you can, too. Even if you aren't thinking about switching jobs right now, aren't writing and re-writing your resume, are perfectly happy with your executive position, there's great value to be had in building and freshening your business network.
  • Resume Service - If you need to create a resume and aren't sure how to go about it, one option you have is to contact a resume service. You can accomplish this by looking in your phone book under "resume service," or by locating a resume service online. These services can help you find the help you may need to land the job you seek. There are many companies who will be willing to assist you with all aspects of writing your resume. Some companies will create questionnaires for you to fill out, and work with you after going over your answers to discern exactly how much help you need.
  • Resume Template - When you are searching for the perfect job, you will of course want to put your best foot forward with an impressive and well- formatted resume. One way of assuring that you have such a resume is to download a resume template. These templates can provide you with the exact resume you are looking for or simply use them as a guide to create your own.
  • Career Education Doesn't Stop at the Executive Offices - When some people reach a certain level in your executive career, they start to ... well, coast a bit sometimes. Are you one of them? Be honest, now. Have you decided - actively or not - that you already know enough, and don't need to continue improving your skill set? Call it a feeling of invincibility. It has its advantages in the business world, but it can have its drawbacks, too.
  • Three Ways to Boost the Education Part of Your Resume (Without Spending a Fortune) - In the past, I've suggested people pursue full degrees. I've also suggested going to school part-time, in the nighttime, online, in executive-focused programs, and so forth.
  • The World's Oldest Job Interview Question - and How to Answer It - "Tell me about yourself." It really isn't a question. It's an open-ended command. It's an icebreaker for both interviewer and interviewee. To put it another way, imagine you're single, and imagine yourself at a cocktail party. And as you're mingling, you meet someone attractive, and you say, "Tell me about yourself." And that person doesn't shut up for the next fifteen minutes.
  • Resume Writing Service - Okay, you are looking for a resume writing service because you want a resume that will really stand out, be professional and flawless, and help you get a new or better job, right?
  • Using Work-Related Tests to Boost Your Resume Prospects - Not everyone likes to take tests. Some people find them boring, others are intimidated, and even a few just don't see the point. When it comes to work-related tests, people can get even more uncomfortable. Who wants their employer to see more deeply inside their head? But work-related tests are becoming a fact of business life. First of all, more and more employers now require them for current employees - even for executives. Second, most job candidates must take skill, personality, and/or behavioral tests as part of the hiring process.
  • Free Online Learning Opportunities to Bolster Your Resume and Reputation - Online classes, or "distance learning," used to have a meaning limited to computer-based interaction with teachers and students. And unfortunately, the concept got tarred with a bad brush for a while.
  • The Facts On Resume Writing Services - Resume writing services can be a valuable asset in your quest to create the perfect resume, and get you on the road to landing the job of your dreams. You already know that in order to be a contender for the position you want, your resume needs to be flawless and professional. Prospective employers potentially have to review dozens of resumes.
  • Don't Forget the Benefits When Searching for a New Job - As job seekers and resume writers, sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the details of job postings: responsibilities, job descriptions, and education levels. After all, your resume has to reflect how you'd rise to the occasion, if you land the job. Here's a reality check: When you're looking for a new job, it's not just about how you'll fit the position. It's also about how the company will fit you. For example, Massachusetts may soon require all companies, regardless of size, to offer 12 weeks of medical or family leave as one of their standard benefits.
  • What To Look For In A Resume And Cover Letter Sample - If you are looking for a job, chances are, you are probably looking out also for ways to amplify your cover letter and resume. One of the popular ways of doing this is by looking for a resume and cover letter sample to guide you with it. There are many types of resume and cover letter samples in the Internet, but there are certain characteristics that make it a real winner.
  • Have You Dug Up Your "Digital Dirt"? - The Internet's been around for what - 10, 15 years? Not the "Al Gore" Internet, mind you, but the one that we normal folk use on a day to day basis. Let me ask you something. Have you ever put something *out there* on the Internet over the last 10 or 15 years that may: 1. Embarrass you? 2. Polarize you? 3. Put you in a bad light by people who don't know your deeper, likable self? 4. Lose you the career opportunity of your dreams?
  • Sample Resume - Sometimes when you are trying to make the best impression you can with your resume, (and who isn't?) you may want to take a look at a sample resume. Doing this can be a valuable guide and give you a good idea of whether you are heading in the right direction with your resume. Going to Google and typing in "sample resume" will search out a plethora of websites where you can look at a sample resume. These sites will also offer a lot of other information to help you in your quest for the perfect resume. They may list some common mistakes to avoid, some may seem very obvious and some will be more helpful than others.
  • Give Your Career Search a Boost With Blogging - Even if you're not looking for a job right now, it might be time to consider starting your own blog.
  • Utilizing A Resume Maker - When you are in the market for a top-notch resume, it may behoove you to search out a resume maker. These can be found simply by doing a search on the Internet for, you guessed it, "resume maker." These sites can provide you with everything from a template resume to build your own or a resume that you need to do very little work with other than supply your information. An abundance of websites will pop up, many offering hundreds of resume templates that you can download for free.
  • Details And Benefits Of Sending A Video Resume - Are you interested in applying for a new job? If so, you have probably begun to get your resume together. But guess what? Old school paper resumes are no longer all the rage. Instead, more and more people are looking into what video resumes have to offer. No, these are not the perfect solution for every job applicant, but you will definitely want to look into what they have to offer.
  • Fun With Resumes and Executive Job Searches - Job hunting? Fun? Surely you're joking. Someone recently described job hunting to me as a "grueling and decidedly unpleasant activity. After all, what could be more tiring than going from one place to another and peddling yourself?
  • 10 Tips to Produce a Winning Resume - A resume plays a crucial role in our lives. Whether its your first job or your changing your profession, a winning resume is what you need. This will distinguish you from the rest. So, it's time to focus your time and energy on creating that winning resume.
  • Resume Example - Finding a well-put-together resume example can be a big help to you while you are trying to craft the perfect resume for yourself. You can get many ideas of what to do, as well as what not to do, in regards to your own resume. A superior resume example will never be visually hard on the eyes, or as some people might say: "too busy." This would refer to a resume formatted in such a way that it is hard to read or understand. The use of several different fonts, not enough "white space" on your document, too much information packed into too small a space, all of this can contribute to a resume that is just too hard to look at, much less read through, and will most likely end up in the employers' trash can.
  • Resume Writing Tips From The Other Side - The key to writing an effective resume is to put yourself in the position of the person who is going to read it. They probably receive several if not dozens of resumes each day so its going to take something a bit special to stand out from the crowd. Listed below are just a few tips to help you to write a resume that will get you noticed. Tip 1 - Put yourself in the reader's position.
  • You're Saying One Thing, but Your Body's Saying Another in Your Executive Interview... - Whether you've gone on dozens of interviews yourself, or conducted dozens more, it's always worth a little time brushing up on your interview skills - especially the ones that most people aren't even trying to control, despite how helpful (or damaging) those skills might be.
  • Resume Writing - Resume writing can be a daunting task to those unfamiliar with the process, and even to those who are familiar with it.
  • Business Resume Tips - For most job-seekers, the resume is the only way to get your foot in the door. Unfortunately, the employer probably gets so many resumes, that he barely has time to read through them all. This makes getting a foot in the door extremely difficult. What usually happens is that human resources will do an initial screening of all resumes sent in.
  • Resume Writing Sample - If you are unsure about how to prepare your resume, you may check out a resume writing sample. You can easily find a resume writing sample online or in many different books. It is not difficult to find a resume writing sample, particularly online. No matter what type of profession you are seeking, there is a resume writing sample that can assist you in creating your own resume. Creating a resume is not difficult. There are many different resume software programs designed for just this purpose. With many of them, you simply need to fill in different answers regarding your employment history, skills, accomplishments, knowledge and education and they will actually provide you with several different samples of resumes from which you can choose.
  • How To Use A Resume Cover Letter To Get The Job You Want - When you are seeking employment with a new company, you should always include a resume cover letter with your resume. The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce your resume to the employer and to declare your interest in a position with the company. It is the first thing that a prospective employer looks at when evaluating you for a position with the company.
  • Salary Research Makes Your Executive Job Search More Profitable - How about that Robert Wright? He got more than $15.6 million in compensation from General Electric in 2006, including $520,291 in above-market earnings on an employee salary deferral plan. But if you're thinking about a job change - regardless of whether you're after a payday like Robert Wright's - money's still something to consider. And until recently, I thought Salary.com was the only game in town when it comes to doing research on salary rates.
  • Cover Letter for your Resume sample, should, ideally provide a small amount of information! - When you are invited to send your resume, do you do just that? Mail or post your resume and just a resume? What about a covering letter with your resume? Or is that a thing of the past; a mere formality? Well yes and no, a lot of people don’t bother with a covering letter along with their resume, but they should. It is not just good etiquette, which it is; but it also makes good business sense.
  • Resume Writer - To be a good resume writer, one has to be familiar with what employers are looking for when perusing resumes. Employers get hundreds of resumes when they advertise for a job opening. A good resume writer wants to make certain that their resume stands out.

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