There are a lot of well-educated, hard-working professionals who, for a time, choose to strike out on their own as entrepreneurs. Undoubtedly, there are great lessons that can be learned from being either self-employed or from taking the initiative to start a company that employs others.Unfortunately, unless the company was immensely successful, it’s often difficult to translate the wonderful lessons learned onto a resume...
It’s a well-known fact that at some point in our job application process, we will probably have to face a background check. For most, the check is probably not so intimidating. We know we haven’t done anything significantly wrong—at least nothing that could compromise eligibility.What many don’t know is that employers take a lot more into consideration than criminal history. This is why it’s good to know how to prepare f...
When writing a resume, one of your biggest challenges is figuring out how to get the message across that you’re a results-maker. One of the best ways to get this done is by using numbers. Quantifying what you’ve accomplished helps the hiring manager envision what you can get done at a new company. Want to know how to get it done? Here are some tips to consider.Look at the Amount of What You’ve AccomplishedA great way to get...
At some point in every executive’s career, they’ve had to write their first six-figure resume—or at least the resume they hoped would win them a six-figure income. If you are working on your first executive resume, then this is undoubtedly a great time in your career. Make the most of it by taking the right resume-writing steps.Show You’re a Great Return On Investment (ROI)Probably one of the biggest investments an employ...
Let’s start by saying no one wants to create a resume they know won’t get them hired. At least, let’s hope no one shoots for this goal. But sometimes, job seekers inevitably set themselves up for failure by creating unrealistic resumes. Here are three ways to create the resume you don’t actually want to submit:1. Make Your Qualifications UnrealisticIf you want to set yourself up for failure down the line, add qualificati...
Writing resumes can be tedious—and even stressful at times. If any of us could help it, we’d probably write one resume, create a blanket e-mail that read, “Here I am! Hire me!”, add the e-mail address of every hiring manager on the planet, and then hit send.But we know this isn’t the way to go—which is why we create different resumes for each job. The problem is, that oftentimes our resumes manage to look the same anyway...
There’s nothing like adding distinctive talents to your resume to help you stand out from the other candidates sitting in the same stack of resumes. But how do you find those skills that prove you’re unique? And how do you choose which ones to list? Here are some tips to help you decide:1. Look to Your HobbiesYou may be surprised to discover that your hobbies are a great place to begin looking for some of your unique abi...
When you’re in the midst of switching careers, you may feel a bit concerned about just how you can show that you are qualified for a new position with your old skills. Although it’s true that you may not have all of the qualifications a company is seeking, you probably have some great transferable skills.What are transferable skills? These are skills that can be transferred from your old career to the new one. The key is...
For many job seekers, the Internet presents two very different worlds. One consists of hanging out with friends via social networking, and the other focuses on the seriousness of a job search.Having the worlds collide could result in the playful social media environment posing problems for a job search since many employers conduct online research to determine candidate eligibility. This is why, if you’re looking for work,...
Are you currently seeking a professional job but don’t have a college degree? If so, you are not alone. According to a recent study conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education, only 27.5 percent of adults in the United States have a degree. This means there are a lot of people competing for professional jobs but lack the credentials some employers desire.But just because you don’t have a degree doesn’t mean you aren’t...