Far too many, in my opinion, assume they cannot write a good resume and choose to pay someone a lot of money to prepare their resume for them. Conversely, many others wrongly assume that they can get by just throwing a resume together on a moment’s notice. Both of these viewpoints are flawed. No, you do not need someone else to do the work in order to have a great resume. On the other hand, yes, you do need to become familiar with how to construct a resume that…

A resume and cover letter are two of the most important tools in your life if you are actively seeking employment. They are the keys to finding a great job and making a good first impression. But far too often people underestimate the power that a good cover letter and curriculum vitae play in an employer’s decision to hire someone for the vacant position.

Things such as stains, faded ink and rumpled paper are only the beginning of horror stores from the working world. Do not make…

Ask anyone involved in the food industry and they will tell you that running a restaurant takes hard work. The challenges of institutional food management are also enormous, yet both of these career paths offer great rewards to those who enjoy working in a fast-paced, sensory environment. To land your next great position as an Executive Chef, General Manager, or Assistant Manager, it’s essential that your restaurant and food-service resume include the right elements: evidence of your past accomplishments, proof of your leadership ability, and a flair for creative…

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Many job seekers are skeptical about hiring a resume writer over the Internet because they are afraid of getting ripped off. That is very understandable in today’s day and age.

So what can you do to make sure you are working with a credible online resume writer? For starters, check their credentials. If they are legitimate, their credentials should be listed on the homepage of their website. Also, you should be able to speak directly with someone on the phone. You should also check the sample resumes…

What is the difference between a CV and a resume?

By Sam Roberts – Website Copywriter, Internet Researcher and Advertising Copywriter

Is there a difference?

I imagine that many people, on reading the title of this article, laughed smugly to themselves, then wandered off thinking vague thoughts about the English and Americans having different names for the same thing. If you were one of these people, then don’t worry – you’re right! Or at least you’re partially right. In general, CVs are used…

Your resume creates an impact in two chief ways: that of content and the visual impact. Your resume must therefore, score highly on both counts because in many situations that resume is the first impression of yourself that you create on a person, so you should make it count. You should avoid making the oft made mistake when creating a resume, of concentrating only on content and not the overall design and layout.

Typeface / Font: When you talk about visual impact, one of the main things…

Are free resume examples the answer to the jobseeker’s dreams? You’d think so, by the number of books on the subject to be found online or at your local library or bookstore. Just imagine: resume samples for almost any industry or profession, ‘before’ and ‘after’ versions with critiques by professional resume writers … manna from heaven!

Well, up to a point. Many resume examples are excellent models of design, presentation and technique — and there’s a lot to be learned by seeing what has worked well for other job…

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When you are invited to send your resume, do you do just that? Mail or post your resume and just a resume? What about a covering letter with your resume? Or is that a thing of the past; a mere formality? Well yes and no, a lot of people don’t bother with a covering letter along with their resume, but they should. It is not just good etiquette, which it is; but it also makes good business sense. Here is what a covering letter is and how it can…