Top 8 Resume Myths There was a time when myths ruled the world. Myths were used to explain why the crops did not grow or why villagers got sick or why it did not rain. Despite the significant strides humanity has made since the Ancient times, it is very surprising that myths continue to proliferate [...]

The U.S. unemployment rate has recently jumped to a 14-year high. At the same time, we are being told to prepare for a long, drawn-out recession. If you are currently in the job market or expect that you may be in the not-too-distant future, you are certainly aware that the job market is fierce. But [...]

Professional Resume Writing There is a lot involved in creating a professional resume that is attention grabbing and lands interviews. Did you know that some job postings can bring in as many as 500-1,000 resumes? And, recruiters will spend between 10 and 30 seconds reviewing a resume with their primary goal being to whittle down [...]

Resume Format Styles. The different types of resume formats and when to best use them. Resume Format Styles The different types of resume formats and when to best use them. Most people don’t think about the different resume types, they either create a resume the way they think it should look or they use a sample [...]

A resume is more of “a life on a page,” but how could anyone put everything important about herself on a single piece of paper? Resumes are much more specific in nature, it includes relevant information about yourself. Just like life, the resume has its past, present and future. As your career goals shift or [...]

It’s hard to miss the news these days. Job layoffs, companies downsizing. Could you be next? Or even worse, have you just lost your job? You probably know you should begin creating a resume, but you also realize that you need some effective resume writing help. So, you type in “resume writing help” or “effective [...]

10 Biggest Mistakes in Most Resumes Resumes are everywhere; from the millions floating in cyberspace to a handful crossing a hiring manager’s desk to some being used as a coaster or scratch paper. How do you make sure your resume is being seen by the right people? Here are 10 things to avoid when drafting [...]

When you spend time researching resumes, you begin to see just how important a good one really is. Consider: The majority of recruiters spend less than three minutes reviewing a resume, according to a survey conducted by a major human resources association. Simple typos or grammatical errors can automatically disqualify a resume from consideration. Many companies receive [...]

There are literally millions of resume samples on the internet. Anyone who needs help writing their resume can easily find it on the net, but falling into the “resume sample trap” is easy to do with so many resume samples available. What many people do, and is exactly what you shouldn’t do, is copy a [...]

Introduction – Embrace Technology Experience has taught us that, as hardware and software technologies have evolved, we also must evolve to understand and harness its potential to enrich our everyday lives. An analogy is the emergence of ATM’s in the late ’70′s, and consequently Home Banking in the early ’90′s. These technologies provided banking customers [...]