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An Outstanding Job Interview
For most of us, the job interview is an experience we both crave and dread. On the one hand, we know that the interview brings us one step closer to acquiring an employment position we desire. On the other, we know the interview could also spell...
How To Get A Job Writing Speeches
Jobs in speech writing are amongst the most difficult to find, but are much sought after. In many cases, the subjects that will deliver them will want to find expert advice on what to say, how to say it, and how to make themselves look good...
Retirement Planning? . . . How About an Exciting New Job?
And you thought you were all finished with work. But retirement
planning these days includes so many diverse options. And one of
them is to find a retirement job.
If you're leaning in that direction because you just can't see
yourself...
Six tips to increase your Interview Success
In a recent research study, undertaken by Extra Sensory Perception and
commissioned by on-line recruitment company Ifoundwork, over 50
recruiter's from key industry sectors in the UK were questioned
about the traits that they most like and...
What being "overqualified" really means
If you've been working for a while, chances are you've found yourself in an interview with someone who tells you you're "overqualified." Interviews are quite a nerve-wracking situation and at first it sounds like a compliment. But if you're like...
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Landing Your Dream Job
When considering the best way to write your resume, there are
many things you can do to help you land your dream job. This can
include anything from using the correct type of paper to using
the correct words and phrases. This article will provide resume
tips for landing your dream job.
TIP # 1: Your resume should be neat and tidy without spelling
errors.
This is an important resume tip that everyone should adopt. Even
though it might seem like common sense, many people still submit
resumes containing smudges, dirty fingerprints, or grease
stains. Employers have been known to receive resumes containing
common spelling mistakes. Even if you are not great at spelling,
you should run the spell checker for your word processing
program, before submitting your resume.
TIP # 2: The resume should be typed and printed on quality
computer paper.
This second resume tip can also help you to land your dream job.
The resume should never be handwritten. It must always be typed,
even if this means using an old typewriter to accomplish this.
Submitting a handwritten resume is very unprofessional. Also, it
is a good idea to use quality computer paper to print your
resume. Using scented paper or multicolored writing paper with
designs is viewed as unprofessional. This will create a bad
impression with most employers. This is not the time to pull out
your leftover funny, fancy or
frilly stationary. Plain paper or
understated letterhead is best in this situation.
TIP # 3: Construct a draft resume first.
It is a good idea to first review what qualifications the
employer is looking for exactly, and then construct your resume
to illustrate this. For example, if the employer would like to
hire someone with extensive marketing experience, your resume
should highlight your previous employment in which marketing was
one of your responsibilities.
TIP # 4: Ask a friend's opinion
After you have written your draft resume, it is a good idea to
ask a friend or associate's opinion. You should ask a person who
has experience writing resumes and hiring people, or one who has
been successful at getting hired themselves to review and
critique your resume and cover letter. Accept their constructive
criticism and adjust your documents accordingly. This step could
help you immensely since your reviewers will see what the
employer would be seeing while you still have time to make
improvements.
Follow these brief, but important tips and you will be closer to
landing your dream job.
About the author:
Dr. J.E. Burke, President, J.E. Burke Professional Writing
Service is an educator and entrepreneur involved in various
business enterprises through Burke Publications. Please visit
http://writer.burkepublications,com for additional information.
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