http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:28:10 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:12:28 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Why-recruiters-are-rejecting-your-resume-part-3-lack-of-clear-qualifications?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  Sending your resume in response to that coveted marketing executive or operations management posting, even when you don’t have sufficient experience?You’re committing what recruiters call a “Hail Mary”—applying to ... recruiter preferences Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:12:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Why-recruiters-are-rejecting-your-resume-part-3-lack-of-clear-qualifications?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d18-What-must-be-at-the-top-of-your-resume-to-stand-out?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  Job hunters are often told that hiring authorities will give their resumes a quick, 10-15 second glance before moving onto the next candidate. However, during my recent survey of recruiters, I found out that it's more like 3-5 seconds. While yo... executive resumes career goal focus resume real estate Professional resume secrets Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:33:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d18-What-must-be-at-the-top-of-your-resume-to-stand-out?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Why-recruiters-are-rejecting-your-resume-part-2-Content-is-king?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner In this series, we’re bringing to light the fact that, in spite of job hunters’ best efforts, recruiters aren’t getting what they need to present candidates in their best light to employers. And if there’s any particular topic... resume trends Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:50:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Why-recruiters-are-rejecting-your-resume-part-2-Content-is-king?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Why-recruiters-are-rejecting-your-resume-part-1-of-a-series?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner Wondering why recruiters don’t call you back, and how you’re ever going to get hired in this recession? As it turns out, hiring authorities continually see problems with the resumes that come their way, with what ... appropriate resume length Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:21:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Why-recruiters-are-rejecting-your-resume-part-1-of-a-series?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d2-The-1-job-hunting-mistake-of-the-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner Waiting to get your job search in gear until after the holidays? You're missing out on a GOLDEN opportunity... and it's not just the great networking that December affords job hunters. You see, most professionals make the mistake of assuming tha... holiday job hunting Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:48:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m12d2-The-1-job-hunting-mistake-of-the-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d28-Avoid-age-discrimination-with-an-ageless-resume?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner If you’re job hunting in your 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s, it’s certainly occurred to you by now that age discrimination is alive and well in the market. Employers spend considerable time filtering out the candidates that t... dealing with age bias Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:39:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d28-Avoid-age-discrimination-with-an-ageless-resume?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Black-Friday-shopping-3-reasons-to-update-your-resume-instead?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner Here’s an idea that will benefit your financial situation more so than battling crowds over the holiday discounts on Black Friday: sleep in a while longer and then work on your resume instead. That’s right: I want you to sp... common resume myths Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:42:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Black-Friday-shopping-3-reasons-to-update-your-resume-instead?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Finding-your-way-out-of-resume-denial?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner The truth can sneak up on you almost overnight: a resume used to be just a single-page rehash of your work life, but now there's a host of resume "sins" that can trip you up. Assuming that you’re a forward-thinking, ... resume writing techniques Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:40:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Finding-your-way-out-of-resume-denial?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Resume-fast-fact-Brevity-rules?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  Determined to give employers every factoid of your career and accomplishments? You may be headed down the wrong path (especially if that path is supposed to have an interview at the end of it). One of the biggest resume killers is the tendency&... Resume Fast Fact Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Resume-fast-fact-Brevity-rules?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d18-New-resume-trend-Using-color-to-stand-out?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner Want to distinguish yourself from a flood of other applicants without resorting to over-the-top resume techniques? Try adding a hint of color—and NOT on the paper, either.As professional resume writers have known for some time, there&rsquo... resume trends Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:45:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d18-New-resume-trend-Using-color-to-stand-out?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Whats-the-easist-way-to-get-attention-from-employers?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  You may have worked hard to create an impressive resume, demonstrating your qualifications with past job titles, achievements, special projects and education.But did you realize that adding dollar figures to your resume not only paints a vivid ... executive resumes Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:09:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Whats-the-easist-way-to-get-attention-from-employers?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Is-the-format-of-my-resume-really-that-important?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner Yes - absolutely! For those who just can't bear to look beyond the classic template built into Microsoft Word (and you know who you are), you should be taking things a step further. In her recent blog post, media and career advice expert Beverly Wein... resume presentation Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:26:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Is-the-format-of-my-resume-really-that-important?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Ask-the-Resume-Expert-How-do-I-tell-if-my-resume-is-branded?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner ,Dear Laura,I'm an Operations Director who is seeking a new position with high-end retailers. I've read your article and taken to heart your advice on creating a branded resume--or so I thought.The trouble is, I engaged a professional resum... personal branding Ask the Resume Expert Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:56:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Ask-the-Resume-Expert-How-do-I-tell-if-my-resume-is-branded?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d4-What-does-a-powerful-resume-have-that-yours-doesnt?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  It seems that most people who want to improve their resume--and increase their odds of getting an interview with it--start out by investigating what might be WRONG with the document.However, you can also get a glimpse of what is RIGHT with a gr... resume writing techniques Professional resume secrets Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:55:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d4-What-does-a-powerful-resume-have-that-yours-doesnt?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Help-recruiters-find-you-faster-with-a-brandfocused-LinkedIn-title?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  What's in a name - or more accurately, what's in your LinkedIn title? Well, apparently a lot more information than merely your occupation, if you use it correctly. And believe it or not, it's one of the prime tools that a recruiter will use to ... personal branding linkedin profiles Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Help-recruiters-find-you-faster-with-a-brandfocused-LinkedIn-title?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m10d28-What-do-most-executives-miss-adding-to-their-resumes?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  So, you've worked your way to the top... or you're planning to set the world on fire very soon. Yet, when you seek that next executive role, something seems to fall flat in the message on your resume, and you're not getting the results you want... personal branding executive resumes Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:07:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m10d28-What-do-most-executives-miss-adding-to-their-resumes?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Could-your-resume-actually-be-too-SHORT?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner Not exactly the desired reaction you'll want from your resume!Ages ago, hiring professionals warned job hunters to stick to a classic, single-page format or be quickly eliminated from consideration. Back then, many candidates had just 1 or ... appropriate resume length Professional resume secrets Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:24:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Could-your-resume-actually-be-too-SHORT?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Where-is-your-value-proposition?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  Applying to multiple jobs, but it seems that your resume is tossed aside without a second glance? It's possible that no one (except you) can see your value proposition.I've seen countless resumes that are missing or covering up key information,... Professional resume secrets Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:02:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Where-is-your-value-proposition?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Resume-myths-you-can-ignore-tossing-all-of-your-skills-at-employers?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner  Trying to spark interest on the part of employers? If you're still dumping all of your skills onto a single resume while hoping that someone can interpret it, you're not alone.I've seen more resumes touting marketing, operations, IT, and sales ... appropriate resume length common resume myths Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:27:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Resume-myths-you-can-ignore-tossing-all-of-your-skills-at-employers?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m9d17-5-key-components-of-a-cover-letter-that-opens-doors?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner So... you've created a knockout resume, and you're ready to wow employers by sending it directly to them. Don't forget to send it under cover--a powerful cover letter, that is.While a great resume can open doors, a compelling cover letter can be an e... successful job search techniques cover letters Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:39:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m9d17-5-key-components-of-a-cover-letter-that-opens-doors?cid=exrss-Resumes-Examiner