Resume tips
Resume writing, cover letters, federal applications, posting and distribution — 102 articles from our writers.
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As you might already know, there is going to be more Government job openings this year and next year and, with the shortage of jobs in the private sector, you might consider looking into working for Uncle Sam. Of course, depending on your field, wages…
Most job seekers think that a resume should be formatted a certain way and they certainly wouldn't imagine putting a graph in their resume. However, there are fields and positions, where you can actually place a graph to emphasize your results. Indeed in fields such…
While attorney resumes are similar to standard resumes, they differ when it comes to content, mostly as they emphasize different elements. While, obviously, related experience and education are still important, an attorney resume should mention your communication skills, your ability to handle difficult situations, your…
Whatever the type of resume you need (entry-level, executive, etc ...) or your field (accounting, engineering, Federal, etc ...), there are three basic principles you should follow when writing your resume: Be Clear: Make sure that your objective, work experience and education are all clear…
Most job seekers wrongly assume they should include their entire work history in their resume. What actually matters is if the work history listed relates to the job you are applying to and how many years of experience you have. If you're looking for an…
Being in the Military gives you a head start over your civilian competitors, your documented evaluations. Each evaluation should have a description of your duties and the number of people you were responsible for supervising. It should also contain performance-based results. You can use these…
There is currently a high demand for nurses. Whether they are registered nurses (RN), nurse practitioners, and practical nurses or even traveling nursesthe need for qualified experienced nurses is growing. As the baby boomer generation ages there will be an increasing demand for trained nurses.…
If you're confused about the difference between a resume and a curriculum vita (CV), don't worry you're not alone! Both a resume and CV list relevant information about your background and your qualifications. To add to the confusion about these job-seeking tools, many people use…
BAD resume writing is the second most common reason that people aren’t hired for positions. The most common reason people don’t get the jobs they want is because they don’t apply. Whether they doubt themselves, don’t have the time many people cut themselves from the…
Writing an executive resume is an important enterprise and should be treated as such. You must take every precaution to out-maneuver the competition. This means taking the time and effort to ensure that your executive resume is interesting and stands out from the crowd. Make…