A winning resume employs the following elements:1. A powerful summary statement showing your unique skills that make you a better candidate for the job than others.2. Relevant work experience that shows you are the right person for the job.3. People and technical skills required for the job.4. Past achievements (qualitative...
The Real Role of the Resume (And How You Can Use Yours to Stand Out from the Crowd)
Recently there have been talks about resumes being an outdated job search tool. Indeed, the resume’s role has become that of filling a formality only. During the hiring process, recruiters don’t go through the whole document and instead just scan resumes superficially. Studies show that recruiters and hiring managers look...
Four things to do to increase job opportunities when you are unemployed
Everyday new technologies enter the work place, making previously learned skills obsolete. As technologies change and the employment world evolves, employers want to ensure they are employing fully qualified and skilled workers. The costs of recruiting and onboarding new workers is very high and employers don’t want to take risks...
Does a cover letter improve your chances of getting a job?
Trying to get the attention of recruiters? A cover letter can make the task easier. Cover letters are an introduction to the resume / CV . They tell the hiring manager which resumes are worth looking at. Hiring managers might go through the cover letter quickly and decide whether to...
You need creativity if you want to get your next job fast
A good CV requires creativity. You need to think, what does the hiring manager want to see? What will bring results. The days of text and black & white CVs are over. With the availability of a wide range of graphics, colors, shapes, and formats at your fingertips, the options...
How long should a resumé be?
How long should a resumé be? If you’ve been bothered by this question, you’re not alone. It’s something many job seekers struggle with as they try to squeeze as much detail into just one or two pages. However, your resume length is not the most important thing. While a one...
3 Resume Mistakes to Avoid
3 mistakes to avoid when applying for work. ❌ Including the wrong company or hiring manager’s name in the email subject / job application letter. This happens all too much. Too many job seekers follow a “crash job search” routine. For weeks, they may do nothing, and then one day,...
Here is how to make your resumé go from a fail to a win
Your achievements are your most important assets on your CV. Having achievements on your resumé clearly will make your CV / resumé stand out from other people’s. It’s the surefire way to get your job application shortlisted. With examples of how to write achievements to make an impression on recruiters.
