Resume Writing

Just where does a resume or CV go once it gets submitted into the void of a company’s HR department? With today’s increased regulation on data, many public corporations have very rigid processes for employment screening. These processes, often automated through software, have many job seekers in a tug of war when writing a resume. [...]

Keywords are an often-used tool on the internet, but many job-hunters don’t realize that they can be a powerful tool in resumes, too. Adding carefully-chosen keywords to web content gives web site owners an advantage because those keywords increase the chances of a search engine pulling up the web site in a search. The same [...]

An resume objective statement is a short paragraph in which you briefly state your career goals and the benefits you can bring to a company. Busy hiring managers will often overlook any resume that does not clearly demonstrate your career goals—therefore a well-written objective statement can be a great way of opening a dynamic resume. [...]

As a new graduate, you may be missing an important aspect of a resume— relevant skills and work experience. When writing your resume, therefore, you’ll need to concentrate on showcasing your transferable skills rather than your work history. If you haven’t already done so, the first and perhaps most important step in writing your resume [...]