THE JOB HUNTING PROCESS

THE JOB HUNTING PROCESS

by Jean Comment Closed
Job Hunting - Three Very Important Provisos You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression!There are no do-overs with the same employer!Learn from your mistakes, and don't repeat them the next time! RÉSUMÉ When job hunting, leading human resource recruiters agree they are looking for someone bright, tenacious, people-friendly, has stamina, can multi-task, and has a willing attitude. Your résumé must be action/accomplishment-oriented and answer:  Where - Company name, division, departmentWhen - Dates of durationWhat - Job title (functional) Why - you took action or responsibility Worth - what it was worth to the employerHow - you can repeat the accomplishment for the next employer The résumé should not be a job description so much as a synopsis of what you can bring to the new employer in the position. The résumé is a sales flyer during job hunting, and you are the product, so list accomplishments that translate to saving the company money or making the company money. No matter how creative the field,...
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BLUNDERS ON YOUR RESUME

BLUNDERS ON YOUR RESUME

by Jean Comment Closed
Your Resume's Top no-nos Your resume will result in being passed over by the recruiter, at the very least. It can leave a bad impression which lingers in their memory, at the very worst.   Remember, you only have one opportunity to make a first impression. We make sure it is your best.  Your resume should never be guilty of the followings. Illogical, unfocused, sloppy or silly formats on your résumé.  Formats should be orderly, standardized, practical and symmetrical.Formats which are too artistic with multiple fonts, borders, boxes, graphics, and other fluff, often used to hide lack of experience.  It is ill-advised to think that a fancy looking résumé will camouflage absence of professional wording and content. Byte-heavy embedded pictures, photographs or URL links.Spelling errors, typos and poor grammar, syntax and punctuation.Laughably trying too hard to sound sophisticated by using words improperly and aggrandizing job titles and descriptions.Outright lying and deception with phony dates, claiming diplomas, degrees and other education on your résumé but not actually...
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Best Resume Writing Service in NYC

Best Resume Writing Service in NYC

by Jean Comment Closed
Best Resume Writing Service in NYC Looking for the best resume writing service in NYC to update your resume and cover letter? Well, you found us!Give us a call, if you are worried that your existing resume is letting your dream career slip away and if you’ve never had a resume that truly reflects your personality, concrete accomplishments and unique skill set.With today’s highly competitive job market, having a perfectly crafted resume is more important than ever. As professional resume writers, we are not just writing résumés, we do understand your background. We are experienced, knowledgeable, and have a track record in the entire job search process. We will work with you.We create your career resume on time, and within your budget. Our services are provided by professional resume writers experienced preparing resumes for a vast array of industries, sectors and career areas. Your new resume will be targeted to meet the needs of today’s employers.We understand that not everyone is familiar with...
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GETTING STARTED ON THE JOB MARKET

GETTING STARTED ON THE JOB MARKET

by Jean Comment Closed
OVERVIEW The job market is somewhat paradoxical. Employers, whether corporate, nonprofit, quasi-governmental or academic, share much in common. Except for extremely technocratic or executive level jobs the following tenets holds true. Essentially, they want the most for the least; but in another sense they want younger, dumber, and cheaper. They want wisdom and maturity but they want new blood and the malleability of youth. Also, younger is more impressed by titles and non-essential perks, and generally healthier. On the one hand, they don't want to spend big training bucks, but on the other they want to mold you in their personal corporate image. Don't come with too many preconceived notions of how it should be done; so, too experienced or educated can mean too independent and a free thinker, therefore you won't follow the company line. While they want education, quality experience is given more weight because classroom learning cannot replace hands-on. Too much experience, however, may render a candidate too...
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INTERVIEW BLOOPERS

INTERVIEW BLOOPERS

by Jean Comment Closed
So, after agonizing over all the intricate details of your past employment and education to create a comprehensive outline that avoids all the pitfalls you were warned about in our preceding sections, you took the time and trouble of having a knockout résumé and cover letter written by professionals, preferably here at Résumé-Riter. Then you toiled over newspaper and online classified listings for hours, selecting only the most relevant ads, sent your special message to the keepers of your future career happiness, and expectantly waited for the prize...an interview appointment. Finally, it came. Now what? Prepare for your interview as though it were a casting call because the next part of the process is an audition for the most important part you will ever have to play to ace the role, making or breaking your immediate career future. Are you thoroughly psyched or freaked out? Well, relax, take a deep breath and memorize the following list of missteps you don't want...
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