The job market for recent college graduates is very competitive. Given this fact, Employers are being very selective, and placing a priority on job candidates with internship experience. At Resumes Etc, we have helped hundreds of college students secure great internships, ones that actually increase their knowledge base and post-graduate market...
Read MoreA resume conveys many subliminal messages. A gifted resume writer uses language that conveys multiple characteristics. These qualities include leadership, strategic planning, goal-driven, positive results, a strong knowledge base, team collaboration, core values, and a strong customer focus. There are many more characteristics that should be...
Read MoreFirst and foremost is corporate culture. 1) You have to like the place where you work. A positive culture is great for your mental and physical health. 2) A new position should be one that increases your future market value. The job that is being offered should be one with increased responsibilities and one that will expand your skill sets. 3)...
Read More1) Ensure that you can provide a detailed explanation for each quantitative accomplishment. If you can't explain how you achieved it, then the accomplishment lacks credibility. 2) Explain in detail what makes you different from other job candidates. Focus on the value you can bring to an organization. Focus on your track record of developing high...
Read MoreThere are a number of reasons that when combined, make it very difficult for recent graduates to obtain a good position. 1) The resumes that colleges prepare are very basic. 2) The cover letters are even more basic. 3) They lack keywords for ATS tracking. 4) They have weak interview skills and the prep they receive at career centers totally...
Read MoreThe best way to answer this question is with a question. Should you drive your car blindfolded? If you have the right career coach( and I emphasize the right coach), he/she will be completely familiar with market, industry and economic trends so that your career is focused on occupations and industries experiencing growth vs decline. A career...
Read MorePeople stress out over fear that they may not be able to answer a specific question(s). This fear can easily be eliminated by increasing your knowledge base. When you have a very strong knowledge base for your occupation, then you can easily handle any question that comes your way. At resumes Etc, we coach you to build a very strong knowledge...
Read MoreThere is incredible competition for jobs among recent college graduates. Cookie cutter resumes prepared by college career centers get very little results. You invested a lot in your education, now it's time to make a final investment working with a career coach who can create a very powerful resume and cover letter. Start your road to a great...
Read MoreMore and more employers and recruiters are using LinkedIn as a primary source of talent. This is due largely to the quality of people that are on LinkedIn. We create powerful and keyworded LinkedIn profiles resulting in our clients getting anywhere from 33% to 50% of their job interviews from our LinkedIn profiles. So don't miss out on an...
Read MoreMany have predicted a recession and yet the economy continues to grow and create jobs. What is comes down to is the business savvy and innovation of American companies using their entrepreneurial spirit to drive results. This is a great time to update your resume and test your true market
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