If you’re looking for a new job, you’ve likely taken a little time to review your resume, maybe even writing a few different versions to appeal to different potential employers. But you also want to make sure your resume doesn’t get shifted into the pile. You want to stand out! Your resume needs to be…
Summarize your work history. Highlight your best skills. Showcase why you’d be a great employee. The key elements of a winning resume seem relatively simple. So why are the documents sometimes so hard to write? Part of it comes down to the stakes involved. Your resume acts as an introduction to prospective employers. A well-crafted…
When you submit a resume, you have very little time to make a good impression. Some studies show that you can have as little as six seconds to capture a hiring manager’s attention. Is your resume built to compete in this high-pressure atmosphere? If you don’t know, it’s time to find out. As the weather…
Gaps in your resume can complicate your ability to restart your career. But don’t dodge the issue. The best thing you can do is address the situation and explain why the gaps are there. After all, taking time off from a career is very common. In the U.S. right now, there are approximately 91 million people who don’t have a job and…
The annual tradition of spring cleaning shouldn’t just apply to your home. Take that sprucing-up attitude to your resume as well. Use the season as an excuse to upgrade your stale resume and jumpstart your career advancement. Spring always represents a time for renewal and reflection. Flowers bloom. Newborn creatures skitter around the yard. It’s…
Every company has some employees who stand out from the crowd because of their knowledge and their skills. These talented workers are likely the lifeblood of your organization, and it can be a major problem when they decide to move on. If one of your star staff members decides to leave your organization, here are…
When you’re going to an interview for a job, you must be prepared to discuss your desired salary. Taking the right approach to salary negotiations is key to getting paid what you’re worth, but it’s also crucial to avoid pitfalls that could cost you opportunities. Here are a few tips to ensure you can address…
Tips for Identifying and Evaluating Temporary Agencies Part 3 There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a staffing service. There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a fortune 500 company. Why is it that people see them as different when they…
Myths and Understanding – How They Will Work Against You If You Buy Into Them Part 2 There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a staffing service. There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a fortune 500 company. Why is it…
We’d like to reprint and share this article from Kendra Payne. You can find the original article at http://www.staffingindustry.com/Research-Publications/Publications/Staffing-Industry-Review/December-2012/The-Other-Side. We hope you enjoy the article. I have relied on staffing agencies to locate work for me since I graduated from high school. They have been a good fit for me, even today. The firms…
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