Resume Writing
Resume writing is a difficult task. This blog category covers all topics tied to writing a resume in 2020 and beyond. Student resumes template and professional resume template available for download. Resume examples are also available! If you are wondering how to write a resume...
- for a job application?
- in 2020?
- for the first time?
- for college?
- with no experience?
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How to Write a Cover Letter That Stands Out
As much as everyone hates writing cover letters when applying for jobs, you’ve gotta do it! Yes, even if it doesn’t get read. I often get the question, do recruiters and managers even read cover letters? I fully admit that I don’t read cover letters. I do read cover letters if I am trying to understand something that doesn’t make sense in a job applicant’s resume. Like for example, I would expect that if they were making a career change that it is being addressed in their cover letter. But that is ME! When I was recruiting, it wasn’t efficient for me – what I needed to see was in…
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6 Questions to Ask a Resume Writer Before Using Their Service
Using a resume writing service can be both a blessing, but it can also be a hindrance (if you don’t hire the right person). I am a resume writer but the truth is… using a resume writing service does not make sense for every job-seeking situation. If you are an active job seeker – it may make more sense to learn how to write your resume because you are going to have to tailor it for each position you apply for. Because of the AI that has been introduced to help recruiters perform their jobs easier, you need to adjust each resume you use when you apply for a job.…
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50+ Job Skills to Include on Your Resume and How to Incorporate Them
So, you are sitting down to either write your first resume or update your existing one and you aren’t sure what transferable skills and specialized skills you should list on your resume. Maybe you feel like you have too many skills and can’t decide which ones to select? Well don’t worry, I’ve got ya covered! In this blog post, we’ll go through a list of 50+ job skills to include on your resume and how to incorporate them. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through links posted on this site, at no cost to you. Please…
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50+ Powerful Action Verbs You Need to Use on Your Resume
Being able to write a professional resume that is going to have recruiters reaching out to book interviews requires you to add some punch with powerful action verbs! The type of positions you are applying for will determine the action verbs you should be using – these should be included as part of your resume’s keyword strategy. Let’s learn more, look at some examples, and then we’ll get to the list of 50+ powerful action verbs you need to use on your resume! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through links posted on this site, at…
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Update Your Resume With These Helpful Tips
Through my experience as an HR professional I have reviewed a lot of resumes and applicant profiles. I have also received feedback on applicant’s resumes from managers who make hiring decisions. What I know about resumes, is that there are several key factors that can hold applicants back from moving forward through the recruitment process. I wanted to share these tips to ensure you avoid the mistakes that several job applicants make! Update your resume using these helpful tips so you are getting callbacks on your job applications. Your Resume Format Should Be Consistent and Visually Appealing The structure and formatting of your resume is so incredibly important. On average,…
