Nov
30
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Abhishek Agarwal asked:
What is your current employment status? If you’re out of work, chances are you’ve been looking at several job prospects.
If this is case, then you, no doubt, sent it in a resume. No matter the type of employment you are seeking to get, whether it be a fast food manager, construction worker, an accountant or even a truck driver, you’ve already done made up a resume and sent it along. Resumes are used as a substitution or in are addition with regular applications. It’s a must have that they look professionally done.
It’s imperative that resumes look naturally professional. Many folks wonder why and there are three good reasons.
Reason #1 - Resumes Talk
The first thing an employer sees is the resume. Since most resumes are either mailed in or e-mailed in, the resume will do most of the “talking” for the person. It’s important that the resume looks nice and neat because the person should convey that they are hardworking person that is worthy of the job they are seeking to be hired for. Make sure it’s professional, even if technically you aren’t.
Reason #2 - Resume Appearances
While it may not be fair, employers do classify candidates by their resumes. The classification is usually centered on the resume’s appearance. While you may have excellent credentials, if your resume is off centered, hard to read or in any way horrible, you can bet your resume is going into the trash pile. Use computer paper, which is typically white, Also use the standard Times New Roman, Garamond and Courier New not the Lucinda Calligraphy that is all fancy and really hard to read unless the print is at a 14 pt or higher. Don’t forget to use at least 8 to 9 pt font if you have much to say about your background. Keep the resumes at one page if possible.
Reason #3 - Get Your Resume Noticed
It’s important to remember that your resume won’t be the only resume the employer will see. Having a professional looking resumes is important because it gives you an edge over all of the other people looking to seek the position you are. It may be obvious to you that resumes need to look fresh, naturally professional and that it’s easy to read. However, some people, maybe more than some, have a hard time grasping this idea of resume clean up. A resume that is completely disorganized or can not bed read will be in the “Burn It” pile. Your resume shouldn’t be like that. Get an edge over everyone else by taking the time to do it once and then redo it if you need to.
These three tips are reasons why your resumes should be very professional when sending it off to a prospective employer or rather employers if that be the case. When describing professional, it doesn’t mean hire someone to do it… it just means to take the time and learn the basics of resume professionalism.
Should you have experience in writing, perhaps you can do your own resume. If you know someone who needs resume done, you can do one of two things: do their resume for them or help them learn to do it on their own eventually. It’s also wise to get help if you don’t have any experience whatsoever writing a resume.
Kirsten
What is your current employment status? If you’re out of work, chances are you’ve been looking at several job prospects.
If this is case, then you, no doubt, sent it in a resume. No matter the type of employment you are seeking to get, whether it be a fast food manager, construction worker, an accountant or even a truck driver, you’ve already done made up a resume and sent it along. Resumes are used as a substitution or in are addition with regular applications. It’s a must have that they look professionally done.
It’s imperative that resumes look naturally professional. Many folks wonder why and there are three good reasons.
Reason #1 - Resumes Talk
The first thing an employer sees is the resume. Since most resumes are either mailed in or e-mailed in, the resume will do most of the “talking” for the person. It’s important that the resume looks nice and neat because the person should convey that they are hardworking person that is worthy of the job they are seeking to be hired for. Make sure it’s professional, even if technically you aren’t.
Reason #2 - Resume Appearances
While it may not be fair, employers do classify candidates by their resumes. The classification is usually centered on the resume’s appearance. While you may have excellent credentials, if your resume is off centered, hard to read or in any way horrible, you can bet your resume is going into the trash pile. Use computer paper, which is typically white, Also use the standard Times New Roman, Garamond and Courier New not the Lucinda Calligraphy that is all fancy and really hard to read unless the print is at a 14 pt or higher. Don’t forget to use at least 8 to 9 pt font if you have much to say about your background. Keep the resumes at one page if possible.
Reason #3 - Get Your Resume Noticed
It’s important to remember that your resume won’t be the only resume the employer will see. Having a professional looking resumes is important because it gives you an edge over all of the other people looking to seek the position you are. It may be obvious to you that resumes need to look fresh, naturally professional and that it’s easy to read. However, some people, maybe more than some, have a hard time grasping this idea of resume clean up. A resume that is completely disorganized or can not bed read will be in the “Burn It” pile. Your resume shouldn’t be like that. Get an edge over everyone else by taking the time to do it once and then redo it if you need to.
These three tips are reasons why your resumes should be very professional when sending it off to a prospective employer or rather employers if that be the case. When describing professional, it doesn’t mean hire someone to do it… it just means to take the time and learn the basics of resume professionalism.
Should you have experience in writing, perhaps you can do your own resume. If you know someone who needs resume done, you can do one of two things: do their resume for them or help them learn to do it on their own eventually. It’s also wise to get help if you don’t have any experience whatsoever writing a resume.
Kirsten
Nov
26
If you were writing a resume after changing careers, how would you choose which format to use?
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future dr.t (IM) asked:
I will be graduating in May and one of my classes requires a written resume. My previous jobs include restaurant management, hospital unit clerk, telemetry monitor on the cardiac ward, and HR manager. My future career will be as a physician, however the job I am to focus on for the assignment would be related to a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.
Would it be better to focus on specific abilities from these jobs or to continue with a chronological format. Also, should I focus on the classes I have taken to prepare for my degree such as labs and neglect job history or should I include job history and just do a basic overview of my college preparation. Is it necessary to include grade point and test scores (MCAT)? Thanks for any advice you could pass on to me.
Mayasandra
I will be graduating in May and one of my classes requires a written resume. My previous jobs include restaurant management, hospital unit clerk, telemetry monitor on the cardiac ward, and HR manager. My future career will be as a physician, however the job I am to focus on for the assignment would be related to a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.
Would it be better to focus on specific abilities from these jobs or to continue with a chronological format. Also, should I focus on the classes I have taken to prepare for my degree such as labs and neglect job history or should I include job history and just do a basic overview of my college preparation. Is it necessary to include grade point and test scores (MCAT)? Thanks for any advice you could pass on to me.
Mayasandra
Nov
25
What is the best way to handle an involuntary separation from a job?
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AN asked:
Also my recent work history is spotty after being involuntary separated. I was terminated from a job I had 4 years of service with, then immediately found another job, but was not comfortable and resigned. I was informed that several job offers were pulled due to my job hopping and unable to attain favorable work references.
Also my recent work history is spotty after being involuntary separated. I was terminated from a job I had 4 years of service with, then immediately found another job, but was not comfortable and resigned. I was informed that several job offers were pulled due to my job hopping and unable to attain favorable work references.
I put down on my job apps reason for separation from the job I was terminated from “excessive overtime, long commute, and constant on call”, for the job I quit afterwards, to pursue better opportunities.
I am looking for more positive reasons to explain my job history.
Ariadne
Nov
20
Does anyone know of any work from home opportunities in bangalore?
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jannet asked:
I am looking for working from home opportunities. If anyone knows of any genuine work from home opportunities (like data entry and others) please let me know.
Terese
I am looking for working from home opportunities. If anyone knows of any genuine work from home opportunities (like data entry and others) please let me know.
Terese
Nov
18
What is a good job for me if I want to be outside, possibly be in danger and not have to be in an office?
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Shrooms asked:
I want to go to college for a job. I don’t know what college or what job. I would really like a job that is outdoors, is potentially dangerous (for the thrill) and never involves an office.
Annamarie
I want to go to college for a job. I don’t know what college or what job. I would really like a job that is outdoors, is potentially dangerous (for the thrill) and never involves an office.
Annamarie
Nov
18
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Accuro Resumes asked:
When drafting your resume, it is easy to fall into the habit of focusing on the past. After all, much of your resume will consist of a list of things you’ve done—from positions you’ve held to special awards you’ve received to degrees you’ve attained. A resume is, in fact, a compilation of your professional and, in some cases, personal history. Therefore, admittedly, much of your resume will have sentences and clauses that are in the past tense.
And yet, a resume should also be a forward-looking document. In other words, it should not simply indicate where you’ve been—it should also inform a potential employer about where you’re headed. As a result, in order to craft a truly effective resume, you must be somewhat futuristic in your thinking. This means clearly articulating your career goals within the text of your resume.
First Step: Define Your Goals
Placing your career goals on your resume can be quite a challenge if you do not have a clear idea of what those goals are. If you are in this position, you’re certainly not alone. Many of us have difficulty visualizing where we would like to be five or ten years down our career path. In a number of cases, this may be the result of selling ourselves short, thinking that the highest levels of achievement in our chosen field are closed to us because we are lacking in some area—interpersonal communication, written communication, decision-making ability, or other job skills which are critically important for managers.
However, if you talk with someone who has made significant progress in his or her career, you might be surprised to learn that this individual also faced feelings of inadequacy or believed that he or she was ill prepared for the job now held. Even sons and daughters of business owners often have to start out in entry-level jobs before they master the skills and expertise needed to run a company. In other words, it would be wrong to assume that a corporate executive is inherently more talented or more intelligent than you are.
Through research—interviewing executives, reading business magazines, and talking to members of professional organizations that you belong to—you should be able to develop a clearer idea of what your career goals are. Perhaps you would like to secure a managerial position…maybe you’d like to teach at the college level…or perhaps you would like to own your own company some day. Jot both immediate and long-term goals down on paper so you have some idea what kind of information you’d like to convey on your resume.
Showcase Your Goals
Once you have defined your career goals, it is important that you showcase them on your resume. Of course, there are various schools of thought about how to highlight career goals most effectively. Which approach you ultimately decide to take depends on a number of factors: what your colleagues and mentors consider to be most effective; what you yourself are comfortable with; and what is the most appropriate approach for the position you’re attempting to pursue.
One effective means of spotlighting your career goals is by placing them under a “Career Objective” category in your resume. This category affords you the opportunity to clearly articulate the direction in which you’d like your career path to go. If you have more than one career goal to list, it’s perhaps most effective to list your goals in bullet-point format.
But there are also some other creative ways you can indicate your career goals on your resume. For instance, in the supplemental information you provide for each position you’ve held, you can indicate how that particular job—or the duties that came with it—helped to move you toward your career goal. As with all the other text in your resume, this information should be stated clearly and succinctly. A simple phrase can inform a prospective employer about how a position aided you in developing the skills needed for achieving your career goals.
Avoid the Temptation of Omitting Critical Information
Unfortunately, some job seekers become so focused on their career goals that they feel that they have to radically alter their resumes in order to demonstrate their dedication to their goals. Such an approach is sure to backfire because it creates a resume that is misleading. When an employer discovers that you have omitted key information, he or she may be understandably reluctant to hire you.
For instance, consider the following scenario: You’ve just learned about a position that is available at a highly-respected company known for its fantastic promotion policies, benefit packages, and other perks. This is exactly the type of job you’d like to have—not only because of the opportunities it presents, but also because it would help you immensely in accomplishing your long-term career goals.
You decide that a resume re-draft is absolutely essential. However, when you begin the re-writing process, you decide to give a major makeover to the “Experience” section of your resume. You eliminate every job that does not directly relate to your career goal. By “streamlining” your resume, you hope to increase your chances of securing the position you desire.
Unfortunately, things in the business world are not that simple. By omitting references to certain jobs in your resume, you are doing a disservice to your employer—and to yourself. You are making it appear as if you’ve been headed in the same direction throughout your career when, in fact, your career might have taken a number of twists and turns. In addition, your streamlining has resulted in the appearance of serious gaps in your work history. If a would-be employer believes that you were unemployed for long periods of time, he or she may simply place your resume in the reject pile.
Be Open-Minded
Recognize that your career goals can change throughout your employment. As a result, you may need to tinker with the career goals text in your resume every so often. This is not an admission of defeat—rather, it is simply an indication that, as your work experience broadens, your ultimate objectives may evolve, taking you along paths you never dreamed possible.
Manda
When drafting your resume, it is easy to fall into the habit of focusing on the past. After all, much of your resume will consist of a list of things you’ve done—from positions you’ve held to special awards you’ve received to degrees you’ve attained. A resume is, in fact, a compilation of your professional and, in some cases, personal history. Therefore, admittedly, much of your resume will have sentences and clauses that are in the past tense.
And yet, a resume should also be a forward-looking document. In other words, it should not simply indicate where you’ve been—it should also inform a potential employer about where you’re headed. As a result, in order to craft a truly effective resume, you must be somewhat futuristic in your thinking. This means clearly articulating your career goals within the text of your resume.
First Step: Define Your Goals
Placing your career goals on your resume can be quite a challenge if you do not have a clear idea of what those goals are. If you are in this position, you’re certainly not alone. Many of us have difficulty visualizing where we would like to be five or ten years down our career path. In a number of cases, this may be the result of selling ourselves short, thinking that the highest levels of achievement in our chosen field are closed to us because we are lacking in some area—interpersonal communication, written communication, decision-making ability, or other job skills which are critically important for managers.
However, if you talk with someone who has made significant progress in his or her career, you might be surprised to learn that this individual also faced feelings of inadequacy or believed that he or she was ill prepared for the job now held. Even sons and daughters of business owners often have to start out in entry-level jobs before they master the skills and expertise needed to run a company. In other words, it would be wrong to assume that a corporate executive is inherently more talented or more intelligent than you are.
Through research—interviewing executives, reading business magazines, and talking to members of professional organizations that you belong to—you should be able to develop a clearer idea of what your career goals are. Perhaps you would like to secure a managerial position…maybe you’d like to teach at the college level…or perhaps you would like to own your own company some day. Jot both immediate and long-term goals down on paper so you have some idea what kind of information you’d like to convey on your resume.
Showcase Your Goals
Once you have defined your career goals, it is important that you showcase them on your resume. Of course, there are various schools of thought about how to highlight career goals most effectively. Which approach you ultimately decide to take depends on a number of factors: what your colleagues and mentors consider to be most effective; what you yourself are comfortable with; and what is the most appropriate approach for the position you’re attempting to pursue.
One effective means of spotlighting your career goals is by placing them under a “Career Objective” category in your resume. This category affords you the opportunity to clearly articulate the direction in which you’d like your career path to go. If you have more than one career goal to list, it’s perhaps most effective to list your goals in bullet-point format.
But there are also some other creative ways you can indicate your career goals on your resume. For instance, in the supplemental information you provide for each position you’ve held, you can indicate how that particular job—or the duties that came with it—helped to move you toward your career goal. As with all the other text in your resume, this information should be stated clearly and succinctly. A simple phrase can inform a prospective employer about how a position aided you in developing the skills needed for achieving your career goals.
Avoid the Temptation of Omitting Critical Information
Unfortunately, some job seekers become so focused on their career goals that they feel that they have to radically alter their resumes in order to demonstrate their dedication to their goals. Such an approach is sure to backfire because it creates a resume that is misleading. When an employer discovers that you have omitted key information, he or she may be understandably reluctant to hire you.
For instance, consider the following scenario: You’ve just learned about a position that is available at a highly-respected company known for its fantastic promotion policies, benefit packages, and other perks. This is exactly the type of job you’d like to have—not only because of the opportunities it presents, but also because it would help you immensely in accomplishing your long-term career goals.
You decide that a resume re-draft is absolutely essential. However, when you begin the re-writing process, you decide to give a major makeover to the “Experience” section of your resume. You eliminate every job that does not directly relate to your career goal. By “streamlining” your resume, you hope to increase your chances of securing the position you desire.
Unfortunately, things in the business world are not that simple. By omitting references to certain jobs in your resume, you are doing a disservice to your employer—and to yourself. You are making it appear as if you’ve been headed in the same direction throughout your career when, in fact, your career might have taken a number of twists and turns. In addition, your streamlining has resulted in the appearance of serious gaps in your work history. If a would-be employer believes that you were unemployed for long periods of time, he or she may simply place your resume in the reject pile.
Be Open-Minded
Recognize that your career goals can change throughout your employment. As a result, you may need to tinker with the career goals text in your resume every so often. This is not an admission of defeat—rather, it is simply an indication that, as your work experience broadens, your ultimate objectives may evolve, taking you along paths you never dreamed possible.
Manda
Nov
14
What is a job where i can work with and swim with dolphons and killer whales?
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Anonymous asked:
I really want to work with animals, and i now know what i want to do, I Love Dolphins and Orca’s (killer Whales)
i think Sea World would be a good job for me to work at for awhile but i want to get into the field of actually working with Dolphins and Killer Whales, where i can help keep them safe, if they get beached i want to be one those people who work hard to get them back into the ocean, i want to protect them from pochers, i want to swim with them, and train them, and be around them, i’m in a Scuba Diving class so i’m learning to swim and breathe underwater with certain pressures so that may help wonders in a certain part, but what kind of job is there where i can actually accomplish those types of things?
This is something that i would really love to do, and i plan to go to college but i’m not sure what course it would fall under, so i can study everything about Sea Life and how it all functions.
Editha
I really want to work with animals, and i now know what i want to do, I Love Dolphins and Orca’s (killer Whales)
i think Sea World would be a good job for me to work at for awhile but i want to get into the field of actually working with Dolphins and Killer Whales, where i can help keep them safe, if they get beached i want to be one those people who work hard to get them back into the ocean, i want to protect them from pochers, i want to swim with them, and train them, and be around them, i’m in a Scuba Diving class so i’m learning to swim and breathe underwater with certain pressures so that may help wonders in a certain part, but what kind of job is there where i can actually accomplish those types of things?
This is something that i would really love to do, and i plan to go to college but i’m not sure what course it would fall under, so i can study everything about Sea Life and how it all functions.
Editha
Nov
12
Hollywood Sucks asked:
If the employer does not specifiy how they would like you to send your resume, but they insist it should be done by email, do you put the cover letter in the body of the email and send the resume as an attachment? Or do you send both as an attachment? And should they be separate attachments?
Anallise
If the employer does not specifiy how they would like you to send your resume, but they insist it should be done by email, do you put the cover letter in the body of the email and send the resume as an attachment? Or do you send both as an attachment? And should they be separate attachments?
Anallise
Nov
10
How do I write a resume and cover letter for an online application?
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troysgirl2075 asked:
This is to apply for a second job, part time, where the entire hiring process is conducted online and via telephone, (the work involves telecommuting).The cover letter is giving me the most trouble, in most cases I don’t even know the name of the person doing the hiring until they contact me in response to my resume, who do I address it to? What can I do to make my personality evident, to make it original, and yet still be professional?
Quinta
This is to apply for a second job, part time, where the entire hiring process is conducted online and via telephone, (the work involves telecommuting).The cover letter is giving me the most trouble, in most cases I don’t even know the name of the person doing the hiring until they contact me in response to my resume, who do I address it to? What can I do to make my personality evident, to make it original, and yet still be professional?
Quinta
Nov
5
nikesh p asked:
i am planning to go to UK for MBA, what is the opportunity for me after completion of the course,can i do any job after degree like hotel,restaurant jobs,supermarket jobs etc..can i obtain work permit during the two year stay back period? am 37 ,will the age affect my job prospects?
Wen
i am planning to go to UK for MBA, what is the opportunity for me after completion of the course,can i do any job after degree like hotel,restaurant jobs,supermarket jobs etc..can i obtain work permit during the two year stay back period? am 37 ,will the age affect my job prospects?
Wen