Types of Resumes
November 6th, 2006
Reverse Chronological vs.Functional Resumes
November 6th, 2006
In modern resumes, information about skills and experience can be listed using three distinct formats:
Reverse chronological
Generally speaking, hiring managers prefer that employment data is provided with the most recent job listed first, followed by the next most recent, and so on. In that way, it’s easy to see career progression from an entry-level position to a more senior status. It’s also easy to
Factors to Consider in Evaluating a Job Offer
November 1st, 2006
The factors used in evaluating and comparing job offers can be integrated into various rating forms. Each of us value job aspects in different fashions and levels of importance. The different formats and rating systems will provide different perspectives on the job choice. When evaluating jobs offers, you should consider the following:
If the company matches with your interests. It is easier to apply yourself to t
Thank You Letter Sample
November 1st, 2006
Mr. Donavan Walberg MWI Inc.5 Avenue StreetNew York, CA 94102
Dear Mr. Walberg,
Thank you for taking the time to discuss the project manager position at MWI Inc., with me. After meeting with you and observing the company’s operations,
I am further convinced that my background and skills coincide well with your needs. I really appreciate that you took so much time to acquaint me with the company. I fee
Difference Between Curriculum vitae (CV) and Resume
November 1st, 2006
Curriculum vitae, or CVs, as these documents are also known, have widespread use overseas, where they are preferred to resumes.
In the United States; however, resumes are most often used. CVs are warranted under the following conditions:
The jobseeker is in an academic field (college or university professor) and is seeking a teaching position.
The candidate is in employed in research, medicine, or a similar disc
How to Ask For a Letter of Recommendation
November 1st, 2006
Writing a letter of recommendation requires considerable effort. Don’t just blurt out a request to a supervisor or instructor you see walking down the hallway. Choose your letter writers carefully and plan out your timing and approach. Most importantly, don’t procrastinate.
ASK SOMEONE WHO KNOWS YOU WELL
When deciding on whom to ask for a letter of recommendation, don’t simply think of those class
Ways to Improve Your Resume
October 30th, 2006
After all the applications you have submitted and you still could not land a job, maybe the problem lies on the document that you are handing to them. You can put some minor adjustments on your resume, and we are here to help you with that.
Revamp the format – The best thing that resume templates have probably done is that they make your resume similar with the rest of them, making the recruiter diffic
Writing an Effective Resume
October 30th, 2006
Your resume could make or break your prospect of getting that elusive career. Many do not recognize that their resume could be at fault until they experience the frustration of a long and fruitless job search. Here are the top five ways to correct your resume mistakes.
Focus on your career objective – Leave no question in the mind of the recruiter who reads your resume as to your career objective i