Job interview time! What are some techniques to help you make the most of this opportunity?
When you walk in the door of the interviewer's office (even if it is an office used just for interviewing purposes), start paying attention. Look for clues to give you pieces of information about the interviewer and the company. If you have done your homework and researched the company prior to the interview, this information will supplement your knowledge and give you an even broader base of understanding about the corporation, its climate and the expectations for employees.
The first few minutes of the interview will likely entail some general information about the organization and the position you are interviewing for. Listen carefully. You will hear more clues - hot buttons, sometimes - and can use them in your answers later in the interview.
The interviewer will provide you with very useful information. Use it to your advantage. If the department needs a fresh approach, you need to speak to that. If the position you are seeking is part of a team, relate how well you have worked as a team member in the past. If the area you'd be working in struggles with deadlines, offer quantifiable statements of your ability to meet deadlines in the past.
When you are able to fill the employers needs you will be the one to get the job offer. Some candidates listen better than others. If you listen, you will learn a lot about what you need to respond to later in the interview.
Look and listen - keys to your success.
If you want to learn about more job search secrets, click here:
Job Search
Sabtu, 31 Maret 2007
Rabu, 28 Maret 2007
Cover Letters for Teachers
Why are cover letters so important?
They provide the prospective school official with a brief review of your skills and abilities in the form of a letter. These types of letters are written much differently than resumes and can have a potent impact on your future employer.
The best news is that writing one it isn't that difficult.
An excellent teacher is always going to be in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for teachers through 2014 will grow somewhere between 9 and 17% per year.
"Experts predict that over the next ten years the nation will need 2.2 to 2.4 million teachers. That means there will be 150,000 to 250,000 openings for teachers in the nation's elementary and secondary schools. The needs are greatest in urban and rural communities and in curricular areas such as special education, mathematics, science, bilingual education, and English as a second language." This information comes from www.recruitingteachers.org, a non-profit organization based in Belmont, MS.
What does that mean? It means there will be continued growth in the field of education. If you are a good teacher, you should not encounter problems in finding a great job in a location that you desire.
What about that amazing teaching position at that awesome new school that you have your eye on, though? Do you think the competition for that position will be greater? Of course it will. The great paying jobs always demand the best and the brightest people. That is why your credentials and qualifications will have to be presented in the most incredible way if you are to get the job of your dreams.
One aspect of making a great impression on a prospective employer is to create a fantastic picture of who you are - with words. Let your cover letter show the school administrators just how remarkable you are.
The cover letter has one goal. That is to get the employer excited about the resume. It is a marketing tool, just like the resume. Sell yourself in a compelling and exciting way.
What makes the best impression on school principals? The wise use of accomplishments with anecdotes will win over a principal or school administrator much faster than simply stating what you did and where you worked. Let your best qualities reach the administrator/principal through carefully written examples and stories.
You are a part of a significant sector of the labor market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and secondary school teachers, except special education, held about 3.8 million jobs in 2004. Of the teachers in those jobs, about 1.5 million are elementary school teachers, 1.1 million are secondary school teachers, 628,000 are middle school teachers, 431,000 are preschool teachers, and 171,000 are kindergarten teachers."
You have to be your very best to get the great jobs.
Let your cover letter generate interest in your resume, then let your resume hold the employer's attention so that you are invited in for a face to face meeting.
The cover letter builds on the resume and leads the employer toward it. Make it glow. While it may not persuade a principal to grant you an interview by itself, it is a vital part of the whole package that sells an employer on YOU.
Check out this Cover Letter Checklist for more information on writing a great cover letter.
They provide the prospective school official with a brief review of your skills and abilities in the form of a letter. These types of letters are written much differently than resumes and can have a potent impact on your future employer.
The best news is that writing one it isn't that difficult.
An excellent teacher is always going to be in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for teachers through 2014 will grow somewhere between 9 and 17% per year.
"Experts predict that over the next ten years the nation will need 2.2 to 2.4 million teachers. That means there will be 150,000 to 250,000 openings for teachers in the nation's elementary and secondary schools. The needs are greatest in urban and rural communities and in curricular areas such as special education, mathematics, science, bilingual education, and English as a second language." This information comes from www.recruitingteachers.org, a non-profit organization based in Belmont, MS.
What does that mean? It means there will be continued growth in the field of education. If you are a good teacher, you should not encounter problems in finding a great job in a location that you desire.
What about that amazing teaching position at that awesome new school that you have your eye on, though? Do you think the competition for that position will be greater? Of course it will. The great paying jobs always demand the best and the brightest people. That is why your credentials and qualifications will have to be presented in the most incredible way if you are to get the job of your dreams.
One aspect of making a great impression on a prospective employer is to create a fantastic picture of who you are - with words. Let your cover letter show the school administrators just how remarkable you are.
The cover letter has one goal. That is to get the employer excited about the resume. It is a marketing tool, just like the resume. Sell yourself in a compelling and exciting way.
What makes the best impression on school principals? The wise use of accomplishments with anecdotes will win over a principal or school administrator much faster than simply stating what you did and where you worked. Let your best qualities reach the administrator/principal through carefully written examples and stories.
You are a part of a significant sector of the labor market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and secondary school teachers, except special education, held about 3.8 million jobs in 2004. Of the teachers in those jobs, about 1.5 million are elementary school teachers, 1.1 million are secondary school teachers, 628,000 are middle school teachers, 431,000 are preschool teachers, and 171,000 are kindergarten teachers."
You have to be your very best to get the great jobs.
Let your cover letter generate interest in your resume, then let your resume hold the employer's attention so that you are invited in for a face to face meeting.
The cover letter builds on the resume and leads the employer toward it. Make it glow. While it may not persuade a principal to grant you an interview by itself, it is a vital part of the whole package that sells an employer on YOU.
Check out this Cover Letter Checklist for more information on writing a great cover letter.
Selasa, 27 Maret 2007
How Much Character Does Your Resume Have?
How much character does your resume have? Are you allowing some of your personal and professional traits to show through the resume?
Employers are wanting to know how well you can do the job, sure, but they are also wanting to make sure you will get along well with the other members of the team. How well will you fit in with their organizational climate?
Even though you will find some questions in the interview focused on your personality traits, you can make a good impression by injecting some of them in the resume and even the cover letter.
If the position you are seeking involves a lot of teamwork with others, show how well you work in a team setting in your resume or cover letter. Use clear examples. If the position requires a lot of leadership ability, then make sure that is targeted in your resume as well. Think ahead and organize your resume so that you can address some of the possible needs that the employer has - before you have that interview. Don't answer every need as you'll still need to continue to make a good impression during the interview.
An employer is trying to find the right person for the job. Make it easy and offer concrete evidence of your skills and abilities, but also provide solid information about your character, too. It will help him/her to make a better decision - and will certainly assist you in impressing the employer from the start.
Brought to you by:
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Employers are wanting to know how well you can do the job, sure, but they are also wanting to make sure you will get along well with the other members of the team. How well will you fit in with their organizational climate?
Even though you will find some questions in the interview focused on your personality traits, you can make a good impression by injecting some of them in the resume and even the cover letter.
If the position you are seeking involves a lot of teamwork with others, show how well you work in a team setting in your resume or cover letter. Use clear examples. If the position requires a lot of leadership ability, then make sure that is targeted in your resume as well. Think ahead and organize your resume so that you can address some of the possible needs that the employer has - before you have that interview. Don't answer every need as you'll still need to continue to make a good impression during the interview.
An employer is trying to find the right person for the job. Make it easy and offer concrete evidence of your skills and abilities, but also provide solid information about your character, too. It will help him/her to make a better decision - and will certainly assist you in impressing the employer from the start.
Brought to you by:
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Senin, 26 Maret 2007
Civilian Jobs
If you happen to be looking for a job right now and would be interested in seeing what is available at various military installations around the United States, take a look at the link below:
Randolf.af.mil
You can search by state, by region, career program and more. It's a great way to see what is available in the way of civilian job positions. Who knows, you might find the job of your dreams. :) There are excellent benefits, too.
Take a look and see what's there.
Brought to you by: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Randolf.af.mil
You can search by state, by region, career program and more. It's a great way to see what is available in the way of civilian job positions. Who knows, you might find the job of your dreams. :) There are excellent benefits, too.
Take a look and see what's there.
Brought to you by: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Jumat, 23 Maret 2007
A Good Cover Letter is Essential
When your resume and cover letter first reach the prospective employer, the employer will start to form an opinion about you. How professional are you? Are you detail oriented, ambitious, responsible and/or qualified for the job?
The first thing the employer will notice is your cover letter. You can bet the employer knows the power of a good cover letter.
It needs to be error-free and well-written if it is going to receive the attention it deserves. A single mistake could cost you an opportunity for a job interview, so take the time to do it right.
You must understand the power of a good cover letter if you are to write one effectively.
Writing a good cover letter entails thought and time. Map out the information you want to place in each section, then go back through and fine tune it. Don't try to write brilliantly from the salutation to the signature in the first draft. Revise it each time you go through it.
For more information about cover letters, check out this link: Cover Letter Guideline
The first thing the employer will notice is your cover letter. You can bet the employer knows the power of a good cover letter.
It needs to be error-free and well-written if it is going to receive the attention it deserves. A single mistake could cost you an opportunity for a job interview, so take the time to do it right.
You must understand the power of a good cover letter if you are to write one effectively.
Writing a good cover letter entails thought and time. Map out the information you want to place in each section, then go back through and fine tune it. Don't try to write brilliantly from the salutation to the signature in the first draft. Revise it each time you go through it.
For more information about cover letters, check out this link: Cover Letter Guideline
Selasa, 20 Maret 2007
Background Investigator Recruitment Fair
The Office of Personnel Management, Federal Investigative Services Division has immediate openings for Special Agents in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area. To learn more about these opportunities Please come in person and bring a copy of your resume to:
Federal Investigative Services Division
Crystal City Field Office
223 23rd Street, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 604-0567
Friday, March 23, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Or
Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pre-registration and additional information is being offered by sending an e-mail with a copy of your resume to Amy.Kuhns@opm.gov.
Join OPM's Federal Investigative Services Division (FISD) as a Special Agent and launch a rewarding federal career where you will meet fascinating people, interview the heroes who protect our country and travel to exciting domestic and international locations.
OPM's Federal Investigative Services Division conducts background investigations for most federal agencies and their contractors. Our history began with the creation of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), which was charged with ensuring the fitness of federal employees. In 1953 President Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450, which gave OPM (then known as CSC) the authority to manage the federal government's personnel security program.
Currently, OPM, Federal Investigative Services Division has a federal workforce of approximately 2,100, including field investigators and a support staff that oversees investigative work, and develops and implements policy. In addition to this, our federal workforce is augmented by contractor field investigators and support personnel.
As a Special Agent for OPM you will conduct background investigations for individuals who require access to classified and/or sensitive information, investigate applicant suitability for federal employment, meet new people every day, conduct personal interviews with the subject of the investigation, interview co-workers, employers, educators, neighbors and friends, conduct record checks at employments, courts, colleges and housing offices, interact with various government and law enforcement agencies as well as local and national corporations, interview high-level military and public officials, investigative controversial allegations and adverse information and prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
ARE YOU:
An ambitious self-starter?
Able to work both independently and as part of a team?
Seeking a career that allows you to balance your personal and professional lives?
Looking for excellent training and advancement opportunities?
THEN WE HAVE THE CAREER FOR YOU!
As a Federal Agency we offer:
Competitive Salaries
Training and Career Development
Use of government vehicle
Generous Retirement and Heath Benefits
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedules
Telecommuting
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Federal Holidays
Laptop, fax/scanner, cell phone and Internet fee allowance
This information provided by the USAJOBS web site.
USAJOBS.gov
AND
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Federal Investigative Services Division
Crystal City Field Office
223 23rd Street, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 604-0567
Friday, March 23, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Or
Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pre-registration and additional information is being offered by sending an e-mail with a copy of your resume to Amy.Kuhns@opm.gov.
Join OPM's Federal Investigative Services Division (FISD) as a Special Agent and launch a rewarding federal career where you will meet fascinating people, interview the heroes who protect our country and travel to exciting domestic and international locations.
OPM's Federal Investigative Services Division conducts background investigations for most federal agencies and their contractors. Our history began with the creation of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), which was charged with ensuring the fitness of federal employees. In 1953 President Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450, which gave OPM (then known as CSC) the authority to manage the federal government's personnel security program.
Currently, OPM, Federal Investigative Services Division has a federal workforce of approximately 2,100, including field investigators and a support staff that oversees investigative work, and develops and implements policy. In addition to this, our federal workforce is augmented by contractor field investigators and support personnel.
As a Special Agent for OPM you will conduct background investigations for individuals who require access to classified and/or sensitive information, investigate applicant suitability for federal employment, meet new people every day, conduct personal interviews with the subject of the investigation, interview co-workers, employers, educators, neighbors and friends, conduct record checks at employments, courts, colleges and housing offices, interact with various government and law enforcement agencies as well as local and national corporations, interview high-level military and public officials, investigative controversial allegations and adverse information and prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
ARE YOU:
An ambitious self-starter?
Able to work both independently and as part of a team?
Seeking a career that allows you to balance your personal and professional lives?
Looking for excellent training and advancement opportunities?
THEN WE HAVE THE CAREER FOR YOU!
As a Federal Agency we offer:
Competitive Salaries
Training and Career Development
Use of government vehicle
Generous Retirement and Heath Benefits
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedules
Telecommuting
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Federal Holidays
Laptop, fax/scanner, cell phone and Internet fee allowance
This information provided by the USAJOBS web site.
USAJOBS.gov
AND
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Sabtu, 17 Maret 2007
Be In Demand With These Ten Traits
Do you want to be in demand?
Employers are always looking for certain things in job candidates. If you can master these ten skills, you will be ahead of your competitors in the job market and you will stand a much better chance of getting a great job.
Be In Demand With These Ten Traits
1. Budget management - Effective budget management means taking steps to ensure that a manageable and controllable budget is in place and that procedures are defined to eliminate cash crunch situations from developing.
2. Speaking – Being able to work with someone one on one as well as conduct effective meetings is vital in today's business environment. Can you communicate ideas, persuade clients or business partners, motivate and inspire employees and explain complex issues? If so, you will be in demand by employers.
3. Writing – Writing involves clearly identifying ideas and relating them to others in a way that allows for few or no misconceptions. All business communication must be professional, concise and easy to understand. Where communication is concerned, more is better than less.
4. Public Relations – It is important to be able to handle yourself well in any given situation, but especially when you represent the organization for which you work. Being prepared is crucial to success in public relations.
5. Organization/Prioritization – Are you good at keeping tabs on your job responsibilities and monitoring your progress to ensure that deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
6. Initiative – If it needs to be done, either do it or get someone who is responsible for that item to get it done. The worst thing an employer can hear is "It's not my job." Show the employer that you are a "go getter".
7. Interviewing – Not all interviews take place in the Human Resources department. Each department in which there is a vacancy will likely have one or two people taking time to determine the most qualified person for the job. If you can interview someone well, you will be in demand
8. Negotiating – Getting the best deal for the company is something in which employers are always interested. Everything is about the bottom line. Is there a way to cut costs by negotiating better contracts? If you can show an employer that you can successfully negotiate good deals, you will be the favored candidate.
9. Teaching Others – Teaching is an essential element of leadership. If you can convey directions or instructions in a way that allows others to implement ideas and/or designs, you will find yourself in demand by employers.
10. Energy – If you are always willing to give an extra effort to everything you do, it will become readily apparent to everyone. Getting to work before your co-workers and staying a little later makes huge difference in how you are viewed, especially if you are known to demonstrate good use of your time.
Now that you know which skills matter most to employers, you have an idea of what you should focus on to ensure you are successful in your career.
There are also professional traits that will help you in your job search. Take a look at this article: Personal and Professional Traits
Employers are always looking for certain things in job candidates. If you can master these ten skills, you will be ahead of your competitors in the job market and you will stand a much better chance of getting a great job.
Be In Demand With These Ten Traits
1. Budget management - Effective budget management means taking steps to ensure that a manageable and controllable budget is in place and that procedures are defined to eliminate cash crunch situations from developing.
2. Speaking – Being able to work with someone one on one as well as conduct effective meetings is vital in today's business environment. Can you communicate ideas, persuade clients or business partners, motivate and inspire employees and explain complex issues? If so, you will be in demand by employers.
3. Writing – Writing involves clearly identifying ideas and relating them to others in a way that allows for few or no misconceptions. All business communication must be professional, concise and easy to understand. Where communication is concerned, more is better than less.
4. Public Relations – It is important to be able to handle yourself well in any given situation, but especially when you represent the organization for which you work. Being prepared is crucial to success in public relations.
5. Organization/Prioritization – Are you good at keeping tabs on your job responsibilities and monitoring your progress to ensure that deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
6. Initiative – If it needs to be done, either do it or get someone who is responsible for that item to get it done. The worst thing an employer can hear is "It's not my job." Show the employer that you are a "go getter".
7. Interviewing – Not all interviews take place in the Human Resources department. Each department in which there is a vacancy will likely have one or two people taking time to determine the most qualified person for the job. If you can interview someone well, you will be in demand
8. Negotiating – Getting the best deal for the company is something in which employers are always interested. Everything is about the bottom line. Is there a way to cut costs by negotiating better contracts? If you can show an employer that you can successfully negotiate good deals, you will be the favored candidate.
9. Teaching Others – Teaching is an essential element of leadership. If you can convey directions or instructions in a way that allows others to implement ideas and/or designs, you will find yourself in demand by employers.
10. Energy – If you are always willing to give an extra effort to everything you do, it will become readily apparent to everyone. Getting to work before your co-workers and staying a little later makes huge difference in how you are viewed, especially if you are known to demonstrate good use of your time.
Now that you know which skills matter most to employers, you have an idea of what you should focus on to ensure you are successful in your career.
There are also professional traits that will help you in your job search. Take a look at this article: Personal and Professional Traits
Jumat, 16 Maret 2007
Will a Resume Get You a Job?
Will a Resume Get You a Job?
That question is asked over and over again in Career Placement Centers, Employment Offices and on forums on the Internet. Will a resume get you a job?
The short answer is "no".
A resume will not get you a job. What a resume will do, if it is done effectively, is pave the way for an interview. Employers use resumes to decide who they think is best suited for the job and typically weed out enough poorly written resumes to narrow the candidate pool to 5-6 good candidates. (Some companies have a higher number than that and others have a lower number. It depends on the organization and how they structure the interview process.)
If you want to be counted among those 5-6 candidates who are called in for an interview, then your resume DOES have to be outstanding.
Will a resume get you a job? Now, let's answer that question a different way. A resume is a necessary part of getting a good job. Does that contradict the first statement? No, it doesn't. A resume on its own can only do so much, but without it, at least with most companies, you cannot even get anyone to acknowledge you. You must have a resume in order to get your foot in the door in many companies.
Of course, not any resume will do. Some of the people that you are competing against for jobs are going to spend a lot of time and money crafting excellent resumes. Yours has to be just as good – preferably better.
You don't need a professional resume service, either. What you need is the right information and the best guidelines to provide you with everything you need so that you can create your own top-notch resume.
It may take more time to write an excellent resume, but a poorly written resume isn't going to do any good at all, so either write the best resume you can write or don't bother writing one at all. It is just that important.
Here are some links that might be helpful to you:
'Resume Tips'
That question is asked over and over again in Career Placement Centers, Employment Offices and on forums on the Internet. Will a resume get you a job?
The short answer is "no".
A resume will not get you a job. What a resume will do, if it is done effectively, is pave the way for an interview. Employers use resumes to decide who they think is best suited for the job and typically weed out enough poorly written resumes to narrow the candidate pool to 5-6 good candidates. (Some companies have a higher number than that and others have a lower number. It depends on the organization and how they structure the interview process.)
If you want to be counted among those 5-6 candidates who are called in for an interview, then your resume DOES have to be outstanding.
Will a resume get you a job? Now, let's answer that question a different way. A resume is a necessary part of getting a good job. Does that contradict the first statement? No, it doesn't. A resume on its own can only do so much, but without it, at least with most companies, you cannot even get anyone to acknowledge you. You must have a resume in order to get your foot in the door in many companies.
Of course, not any resume will do. Some of the people that you are competing against for jobs are going to spend a lot of time and money crafting excellent resumes. Yours has to be just as good – preferably better.
You don't need a professional resume service, either. What you need is the right information and the best guidelines to provide you with everything you need so that you can create your own top-notch resume.
It may take more time to write an excellent resume, but a poorly written resume isn't going to do any good at all, so either write the best resume you can write or don't bother writing one at all. It is just that important.
Here are some links that might be helpful to you:
Senin, 12 Maret 2007
Where are the Jobs?
Who are the employment providers?
Or "Where are the jobs?"
There are a limited number of places in which to look for employment. They are varied in size and scope. Considering all of the different kinds of jobs that exist in the world, this seems like a small list. Don't you agree?
Look below for a list of potential employers.
Government agencies (including federal, state, local and military)
Large corporations
Non-profit organizations
Small-business owners
Farms/Agriculture
Universities/Colleges
Work from home businesses
National Parks
Private K-12 schools
Web-based businesses*
How do employment-seekers find the employment-providers?
There are many, many ways to locate open positions.
Job Banks
Job Clearinghouses
Professional Associations
Networking
State Agencies
Headhunters
Temp Agencies
College Placement Offices
Career Fairs
Private Employment Agencies
Classified Ads
Contacting the employer directly
Web Sites
How are you going to find your next job?
Here are some articles that may provide some insight:
Networking
Apply for Federal Jobs
Classified Ads
The Hotel Industry
The Hidden Job Market
Best of Luck in your Job Search!
Or "Where are the jobs?"
There are a limited number of places in which to look for employment. They are varied in size and scope. Considering all of the different kinds of jobs that exist in the world, this seems like a small list. Don't you agree?
Look below for a list of potential employers.
Government agencies (including federal, state, local and military)
Large corporations
Non-profit organizations
Small-business owners
Farms/Agriculture
Universities/Colleges
Work from home businesses
National Parks
Private K-12 schools
Web-based businesses*
How do employment-seekers find the employment-providers?
There are many, many ways to locate open positions.
Job Banks
Job Clearinghouses
Professional Associations
Networking
State Agencies
Headhunters
Temp Agencies
College Placement Offices
Career Fairs
Private Employment Agencies
Classified Ads
Contacting the employer directly
Web Sites
How are you going to find your next job?
Here are some articles that may provide some insight:
Networking
Apply for Federal Jobs
Classified Ads
The Hotel Industry
The Hidden Job Market
Best of Luck in your Job Search!
Minggu, 11 Maret 2007
My Old Press Release
I thought it might be interesting to post my first and only press release. My resume site has come a long way since then. :)
_________________________________________
Rockwall, TX (PRWEB) March 24, 2006 -- Resume-writing just became easier with the launch of Professional-Resume-Example.com - a site dedicated to helping others in the job-search process. "This site offers so much more than traditional resume sites", says owner, Carla Vaughan. "The vision has always been to provide relevant information on a vast array of topics that job seekers are
searching for," she added.
What visitors to the site will find is pertinent career-related information in an easy-to-understand tone and style. The navigation is designed to provide the easiest access to the information users need most. If someone is searching for cover letter information, then there is a clearly labeled tab to take the visitor to that page. If the quest is for a resume outline, then there is a tab identifying that as well. Simple navigation and helpful links at the bottom of each page provide the ease of use and clarity that many sites find difficult to achieve.
According to the Department of Labor in its most recent Employment Situation Summary report, the job market increased by 243,000 jobs just in February, 2006. The job candidates who received offers for those jobs are the ones who had the best presentation of their credentials and who were the most prepared for interviews.
In the past, job candidates had to wade through a barrage of information. Now, there is one resource with everything necessary (from filling out federal government job applications to networking their way to a new job) to create professional resume materials. Now, there is one resource where the focus is on achieving success by finding a great job.
Professional-Resume-Example.com offers everything from a detailed explanation of each section of the resume to examples of resumes in each of the 3 most common resume formats. It is unique in its approach to providing the information in the way that job candidates are searching for it. Much time and effort has been made to determine the exact features that job seekers are looking for and offering substantial information in the form of articles, links and/or web pages that speak to those needs.
Career planning, resume tips, cover letter guidelines, job-search articles and a variety of related information all come together in one place - Professional-Resume-Example.com
The job search just became easier.
___________________________________
Carla Vaughan is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
_________________________________________
Rockwall, TX (PRWEB) March 24, 2006 -- Resume-writing just became easier with the launch of Professional-Resume-Example.com - a site dedicated to helping others in the job-search process. "This site offers so much more than traditional resume sites", says owner, Carla Vaughan. "The vision has always been to provide relevant information on a vast array of topics that job seekers are
searching for," she added.
What visitors to the site will find is pertinent career-related information in an easy-to-understand tone and style. The navigation is designed to provide the easiest access to the information users need most. If someone is searching for cover letter information, then there is a clearly labeled tab to take the visitor to that page. If the quest is for a resume outline, then there is a tab identifying that as well. Simple navigation and helpful links at the bottom of each page provide the ease of use and clarity that many sites find difficult to achieve.
According to the Department of Labor in its most recent Employment Situation Summary report, the job market increased by 243,000 jobs just in February, 2006. The job candidates who received offers for those jobs are the ones who had the best presentation of their credentials and who were the most prepared for interviews.
In the past, job candidates had to wade through a barrage of information. Now, there is one resource with everything necessary (from filling out federal government job applications to networking their way to a new job) to create professional resume materials. Now, there is one resource where the focus is on achieving success by finding a great job.
Professional-Resume-Example.com offers everything from a detailed explanation of each section of the resume to examples of resumes in each of the 3 most common resume formats. It is unique in its approach to providing the information in the way that job candidates are searching for it. Much time and effort has been made to determine the exact features that job seekers are looking for and offering substantial information in the form of articles, links and/or web pages that speak to those needs.
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Carla Vaughan is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
Sabtu, 10 Maret 2007
Boost Your Resume And Get That Job!
Boost Your Resume And Get That Job
1. Market yourself with your objective statement. The successful use of an objective statement targets each position the candidate is seeking, while subtly selling specific skills in a way that benefits the employer. Define some of your finest qualities and present them as a means for the company to achieve greater results. This is not a statement about "What I want from the company." It's a statement about "What I have and how it will assist the organization for which I work."
2. Target the employer. Everything in your resume should be directed toward one goal: Getting a specific job at a particular company. Each one of your resumes should be uniquely targeted to an audience of ONE.
3. Define yourself in terms of skills and accomplishments. An employer wants to know what kind of person you are. Show the employer that you are a problem solver, results-oriented, loyal and determined to succeed and you will do much better at making a good impression than someone who simply states their employment history.
4. Quantify your accomplishments. What does that mean? It means that you need to create a solid picture of what you have achieved in the past. Don’t just tell the employer what you have done in the past. Show how you have been successful by concrete examples of your performance. For instance, if you are a customer service manager and you created and implemented a new workflow pattern that improved the response time to customer’s inquiries, then state the percentage of improvement in customer satisfaction something along those lines.
5. Use action verbs to boost your resume's appeal. If you want a prospective employer to take notice of your resume, you will need to use words that jump off the paper. Get the attention you deserve by presenting your skills and accomplishments in an influencial and appealing way.
If you would like more information about writing an outstanding resume, take a look at the links below:
Resume Dos and Don'ts
The Resume Checklist
1. Market yourself with your objective statement. The successful use of an objective statement targets each position the candidate is seeking, while subtly selling specific skills in a way that benefits the employer. Define some of your finest qualities and present them as a means for the company to achieve greater results. This is not a statement about "What I want from the company." It's a statement about "What I have and how it will assist the organization for which I work."
2. Target the employer. Everything in your resume should be directed toward one goal: Getting a specific job at a particular company. Each one of your resumes should be uniquely targeted to an audience of ONE.
3. Define yourself in terms of skills and accomplishments. An employer wants to know what kind of person you are. Show the employer that you are a problem solver, results-oriented, loyal and determined to succeed and you will do much better at making a good impression than someone who simply states their employment history.
4. Quantify your accomplishments. What does that mean? It means that you need to create a solid picture of what you have achieved in the past. Don’t just tell the employer what you have done in the past. Show how you have been successful by concrete examples of your performance. For instance, if you are a customer service manager and you created and implemented a new workflow pattern that improved the response time to customer’s inquiries, then state the percentage of improvement in customer satisfaction something along those lines.
5. Use action verbs to boost your resume's appeal. If you want a prospective employer to take notice of your resume, you will need to use words that jump off the paper. Get the attention you deserve by presenting your skills and accomplishments in an influencial and appealing way.
If you would like more information about writing an outstanding resume, take a look at the links below:
Resume Dos and Don'ts
The Resume Checklist
Jumat, 09 Maret 2007
Completing the Job Application Form: Be Prepared
Completing the Job Application Form: Be Prepared
By Carla Vaughan
The Job Application Form differs from your resume in that it requires you to include much more detailed information about certain things, such as your former employer's address and telephone number. Your resume does not provide this and employers will want this information if they want to contact your former employer(s) and/or if they do a background check.
Be prepared when you go to your next interview.
On a separate sheet of paper, list all of the specifics about each of your former employers, the schools you attended and other important details that your resume omits. If you follow the link at the bottom of this page, you will be taken to a list of information that is most often required in order to complete a job application form.
Most forms are easy to fill out, but they are time consuming and tedious. You will be asked to complete anywhere from 2-6 pages of information about your current situation as well as your history. Don't be intimated by it, just fill each section out as completely and accurately as possible.
One of the reasons these forms are used is that the Human Resources department needs a variety of information to complete all of the necessary forms for insurance purposes, social security records, payroll data and so on. To make it easy on them, write as neatly as possible on the form and follow the instructions carefully.
Sometimes you will come across a section that does not apply to you, such as military service or volunteer work. If that is the case, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A" in the blank(s) provided. That way, it will be obvious that you didn't skip over the section, but that it simply didn't apply to you.
Whether you are asked to complete the employment application form before you are offered a job or afterward, be sure that the information you include on the form is directed specifically toward (tailored) to the position you are seeking. Just as the resume is aimed at a certain position, so too the application form should be similarly targeted to a specific job.
In addition to the form or forms you are required to complete, you may be requested to provide other items as well. Take your social security card, driver's license, a list of personal and professional references, extra copies of your resume and copies of any certifications or licenses that you have with you. Better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them.
Completing the forms that a prospective employer requires does not have to be difficult. Just spend a little time preparing for the situation prior to your arrival.
For more information about finding a great job or writing an outstanding resume, click here: Professional-Resume-Example.com
By Carla Vaughan
The Job Application Form differs from your resume in that it requires you to include much more detailed information about certain things, such as your former employer's address and telephone number. Your resume does not provide this and employers will want this information if they want to contact your former employer(s) and/or if they do a background check.
Be prepared when you go to your next interview.
On a separate sheet of paper, list all of the specifics about each of your former employers, the schools you attended and other important details that your resume omits. If you follow the link at the bottom of this page, you will be taken to a list of information that is most often required in order to complete a job application form.
Most forms are easy to fill out, but they are time consuming and tedious. You will be asked to complete anywhere from 2-6 pages of information about your current situation as well as your history. Don't be intimated by it, just fill each section out as completely and accurately as possible.
One of the reasons these forms are used is that the Human Resources department needs a variety of information to complete all of the necessary forms for insurance purposes, social security records, payroll data and so on. To make it easy on them, write as neatly as possible on the form and follow the instructions carefully.
Sometimes you will come across a section that does not apply to you, such as military service or volunteer work. If that is the case, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A" in the blank(s) provided. That way, it will be obvious that you didn't skip over the section, but that it simply didn't apply to you.
Whether you are asked to complete the employment application form before you are offered a job or afterward, be sure that the information you include on the form is directed specifically toward (tailored) to the position you are seeking. Just as the resume is aimed at a certain position, so too the application form should be similarly targeted to a specific job.
In addition to the form or forms you are required to complete, you may be requested to provide other items as well. Take your social security card, driver's license, a list of personal and professional references, extra copies of your resume and copies of any certifications or licenses that you have with you. Better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them.
Completing the forms that a prospective employer requires does not have to be difficult. Just spend a little time preparing for the situation prior to your arrival.
For more information about finding a great job or writing an outstanding resume, click here: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Kamis, 08 Maret 2007
Does Your Resume Throw Up Red Flags
There are many reasons that resumes go in the trash can. Is your resume passing the recruiter's first scan or is it ending up in the "round file" before it ever gets thoroughly read?
This can happen if your resume is throwing up red flags, or glaring errors. During the first initial scan of a resume, the employer is looking for ANYTHING that will eliminate you from being further considered. If you have more than one typo, your resume is at risk for being eliminated.
If you have been sending out a lot of resumes, but not receiving any phone calls for interviews, there is a good reason for it. Most likely there is something wrong with your resume. The question becomes one of determining what is disqualifying you from making the desired impact you are trying to make on prospective employers.
Review your resume thoroughly. Are there any misspelled words? Is the format you are using easy to follow? Can the most important information be found easily?
Here is a list of things you must review:
1. not enough verifiable information
2. typos and spelling errors
3. too much information
4. resume is not targeted
5. inappropriate information
6. to many details
7. grammatical errors
8. credentials do not match the job opening
As you can see, there are many things that can land your resume in the "no" pile. Make sure that your resume avoids these mistakes and you will be much more likely to make a positive impression on the employer.
A hiring manager does not have a lot of time to review resumes. Most resumes initially do not get more than a cursory glance. Proofread and revise your resume as much as necessary to ensure that it presents your qualifications in the best possible way.
Avoid those unfortunate red flags and get that interview!
This blog is brought to you by: Professional-Resume-Example.com
This can happen if your resume is throwing up red flags, or glaring errors. During the first initial scan of a resume, the employer is looking for ANYTHING that will eliminate you from being further considered. If you have more than one typo, your resume is at risk for being eliminated.
If you have been sending out a lot of resumes, but not receiving any phone calls for interviews, there is a good reason for it. Most likely there is something wrong with your resume. The question becomes one of determining what is disqualifying you from making the desired impact you are trying to make on prospective employers.
Review your resume thoroughly. Are there any misspelled words? Is the format you are using easy to follow? Can the most important information be found easily?
Here is a list of things you must review:
1. not enough verifiable information
2. typos and spelling errors
3. too much information
4. resume is not targeted
5. inappropriate information
6. to many details
7. grammatical errors
8. credentials do not match the job opening
As you can see, there are many things that can land your resume in the "no" pile. Make sure that your resume avoids these mistakes and you will be much more likely to make a positive impression on the employer.
A hiring manager does not have a lot of time to review resumes. Most resumes initially do not get more than a cursory glance. Proofread and revise your resume as much as necessary to ensure that it presents your qualifications in the best possible way.
Avoid those unfortunate red flags and get that interview!
This blog is brought to you by: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Jumat, 02 Maret 2007
Research Your Next Job
Why would you want to research your next employer? What is the purpose of knowing about the employer before even writing your resume? Well, in today's competitive job market, you have to be more astute and more creative than other job candidates, especially if they have more work-related experience than you do.
Whatever they do, you have to do better.
Being able to create a resume that targets one job at one company is the most effective way to beat out your competitors. Doing so may land you an interview. Then, knowing as much as possible about the company can win you the job.
In order to use your research effectively, you have to research your next employer effectively. You need to research the job position and make sure you know everything you possibly can about it – AND – you need to research the company so that you can be prepared for the interview.
Researching the position obviously must occur before you write your resume. You must find out what the position entails and then match your skills and accomplishments to the requirements of that position. There are several ways to go about this, too.
The first thing you should refer to is the source of the vacancy announcement. Did you read about the open position in the classified section of the newspaper? If so, glean anything and everything you can about the individual they are seeking. This also holds true for trade publications, on-line ads and postings at employment services. If you don't have a reference point like this, then try this next idea.
Type in the position title in any given search engine and see what comes up. Many times you will gain some perspective by reading what other sites have to say about that job title. To tighten the search, check out the major Internet job boards and again, type in the position title. You will probably find a variety of ads for positions of the kind you are seeking and you can determine what some employers require.
Lastly, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site. The Occupational Outlook Handbook lists most jobs and what they consist of, how many people are employed in that field and what the job outlook is for that position.
Once your resume is targeted to the specific position, you can focus on researching the company. You must be prepared for the interview. The best place to start out your research is the company's web site. What is the company's mission, market share, projected growth, and corporate structure? What does the company make or what service do they provide? How large is the organization?
Knowing this information – and more – can give you some valuable facts and figures to impress the employer as well as help you formulate the kind of questions that you will want answered before you accept a job offer.
When you research your next employer, do it with these specific goals in mind and you will be leading the field of job candidates. Impress your next employer by doing your research.
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster Profesional Resumes
Whatever they do, you have to do better.
Being able to create a resume that targets one job at one company is the most effective way to beat out your competitors. Doing so may land you an interview. Then, knowing as much as possible about the company can win you the job.
In order to use your research effectively, you have to research your next employer effectively. You need to research the job position and make sure you know everything you possibly can about it – AND – you need to research the company so that you can be prepared for the interview.
Researching the position obviously must occur before you write your resume. You must find out what the position entails and then match your skills and accomplishments to the requirements of that position. There are several ways to go about this, too.
The first thing you should refer to is the source of the vacancy announcement. Did you read about the open position in the classified section of the newspaper? If so, glean anything and everything you can about the individual they are seeking. This also holds true for trade publications, on-line ads and postings at employment services. If you don't have a reference point like this, then try this next idea.
Type in the position title in any given search engine and see what comes up. Many times you will gain some perspective by reading what other sites have to say about that job title. To tighten the search, check out the major Internet job boards and again, type in the position title. You will probably find a variety of ads for positions of the kind you are seeking and you can determine what some employers require.
Lastly, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site. The Occupational Outlook Handbook lists most jobs and what they consist of, how many people are employed in that field and what the job outlook is for that position.
Once your resume is targeted to the specific position, you can focus on researching the company. You must be prepared for the interview. The best place to start out your research is the company's web site. What is the company's mission, market share, projected growth, and corporate structure? What does the company make or what service do they provide? How large is the organization?
Knowing this information – and more – can give you some valuable facts and figures to impress the employer as well as help you formulate the kind of questions that you will want answered before you accept a job offer.
When you research your next employer, do it with these specific goals in mind and you will be leading the field of job candidates. Impress your next employer by doing your research.
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster Profesional Resumes
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