Resumes are used for a variety of purposes, and it is for this reason that there are a number of different formats, types, and standards that deviate from what our normal idea of a resume may be. Another purpose of a well-written resume, besides helping you secure your desired position for employment, is to help […]
Any potential employee looking to expand their horizons in any profession or field needs to apply and put their best foot forward when submitting a resume. Hiring professionals will advise, a resume the first step to opening a new door or opportunity. A resume is inevitably one’s golden ticket to a world of possibilities, and […]
Recruiters and employers receive dozens, if not hundreds of resumes on a daily basis. This puts any prospective employee in a position where they must be able to present their accomplishments and achievements to stand out against other applicants. Naturally employers will want to hire the best prospects and practices in the human resource industry […]
One of the most daunting parts of the application process is settling for a resume format or template that works. The wide spectrum of resume writing advice available online makes this even more confusing, as everyone seems to be saying something different about what makes a good resume. To put it in simplest terms, a […]
Picture this: you are welcomed into a beautiful foyer or a sitting room and you are immediately captivated by the cleanliness, attention to detail and other functional elements in the room. Often, waiting rooms like these reflect the cleanliness and orderliness of the rest of the building. They are a glimpse into what to expect, […]
Picture the old days of “pounding the pavement”, searching the neighbourhood for job prospects and opportunities: an applicant prints several dozen copies of the same resume and hands them out to any office or workplace that has a “HIRING” sign displayed out in the front. They may get hired on the spot, or they may […]
Most applicants expend their energy and effort writing the perfect role descriptions and qualifications in their resume, but forget to pay enough attention to a vital part of any resume: References. Professional resume references may come in different names or forms: character references, professional references, personal references, career references, or even just referees. They all […]
Selecting the best type of resume to fit your purpose is one of the most daunting choices one has to make during the job seeking process. For a good number of applicants, the decision to outline their resume a certain way is made even more complicated because of the wealth of resources found online. While […]
Have you ever sent in a resume thinking you’re the perfect candidate for the role, only to never hear back from the recruiter despite your stellar credentials? Maybe they didn’t receive your file. Maybe they lost your application or maybe, your resume was passed over by the ATS and did not rank high enough to […]
One of the most important things to consider when crafting your resume is the success of your document. The goal of a resume is to create a point of difference for yourself, compared to other applicants and therefore, the page count should be a secondary consideration. Quality over quantity is always encouraged and therefore, ensuring that the […]
