This has been such a hot topic in the job search arena lately and George Blomgren talks about it on his For Job Seekers Blog too. Your online persona can have a huge effect on your job search success.
As you are well aware, it’s quite easy to look up anyone on the Internet and see what […]
You’ve heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The same applies to your job search. The only difference is that you almost have two ‘first impressions’ to make. Let me explain.
Most likely your first impression on a company is your resume package. This is assuming you didn’t cold […]
What is a chronological resume? A chronological resume is a resume in which you list your past jobs and educational qualifications in reverse chronological order, beginning from the latest or the present one first. This is the traditional and most well known resume format.
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Now everyone knows that the “perfect” resume can really open doors to a lot of employment opportunities. But if you’re one of those do-it-yourselfers, how do you go about creating one?
There are essential steps that you should take that can help ensure that you write a successful resume.
Radical Step #1: You Can’t Have A Single […]
A lot of us have. Heck, I thought so much about it that I actually am doing it! There is so much that goes into working from home and it’s not as simple as you may think.
Now, “working from home” can mean a lot of things. Do you want to start your own business? Do […]
I was reading a post by Demetrius from GetNoticedFirst Blog about phone interviews and it dawned on me that many job seekers don’t even take these interviews seriously. That is such a wrong thing to do and it can end your chances of getting a face-to-face interview right then and there.
There’s an article that I wrote […]
So many to choose from, so little time. Trust me - I understand your situation. That’s why I created ResumeLines.com. There are so many different aspects of a resume writing service that you really have to examine your needs in order to pick the right one for you.
For example, if you want an inexpensive service […]
If you’re just starting out and trying to find your first job, you can face many challenges. While it is a bit frightening to be in the position to actually be in the job market, it is also the best time to really figure out what you want to do with your career. You are […]
Are you one of the many self-employed workers who are joining the corporate world again? This can be a very tricky situation for you and how you position yourself can be be the deciding factor on whether you get a job or not.
It all starts with your resume package. In your cover letter, you need […]
Have you ever called a friend or collegue at home or their cell phone and gotten a really..well…unprofessional message in return? Just think what potential employers must think!
When you include your phone number in your resume package - which of course you should - you open yourself up to an all different kind of scrutiny. […]