Tag: resume writing

11 posts in Free Resume Samples.

• How long should your resume be

  July 12, 2010

  One of the questions that we often get is how long should a resume be. One of the biggest misconceptions is that your resume should be limited to one page, which is what was the case 10 years ago. But things have…

• Should you add a photo to your resume?

  June 29, 2010

  A few people always wonder if they should ask their photo to their resume so here is the answer: Of course not! This isn't Europe! Photos are only added to CVs in foreign countries and, when it comes to US resumes, they…

• How to present language skills in your resume

  June 21, 2010

  Whether you are looking for a teaching, custom service or international sales job - among other things - the languages you speak have become an increasingly important element of your resume. Before you even start…

• How to include your computer skills in your resume

  June 15, 2010

  A good resume should include and emphasize your computer skills. Don't just write: "Skilled in use of PCs and Word" as this is not good enough in today's job market. You should instead what's your level with each major…

• Resume Action Verbs

  June 8, 2010

  With HR managers and employers now using resume scanning software to filter candidates, it is more important than ever to include action verbs in your resume writing. Here is a list of verbs you can use: accelerate…

• Should you lie in your resume?

  May 25, 2010

  One question that job seekers often ask is whether they can lie in their resume. By this they usually mean that they might pretend having a skill, which is mentionned in the announcement but that they don't have - in a…

• Should you use a resume template?

  May 11, 2010

  Those of you looking into preparing your resume by yourself might be tempted to use resume templates where you can just copy and paste your career information, quickly and easily. While it might sound like a good…

• Should you include your hobbies and interests in your resume

  May 4, 2010

  Ten years ago, resumes used to include your hobbies and interests so that employers would know a bit more about you, beside your career and education history. Nowadays, the employment market being so competitive, rules…

• Using redundant content in your resume writing

  April 21, 2010

  Many job seekers, due to a lack fo writing skills and resume creativity use repetitivie pharseology throuhout their resume. Well this is bad!! Regardless of how repetitive were the tasks you performed throughout your…

• E-mail Don'ts

  March 23, 2010

  A resume issue that you might have not thought about but that is pretty important is the e-mail you include as contact info in your resume. With our resume writing service, we've seen thousands of resumes we had to…

• What you shouldn't include in your resume

  March 2, 2010

  Here are a few things you shouldn’t include in your resume: Age Ethnicity Photographs Marital status Reasons for leaving your current job Health issues Current and previous salaries (unless it’s requested) Your Salary…