There is now a whole new approach to resumes. In the past, resumes focused on experience, skills, education and accomplishments. These are still important components of a resume. However, employers are now placing as much emphasis on character and values. Given this fact, Resumes Etc has created the "360 resume". It paints a broad picture of our c...
Read More1) Having a resume that is poorly written and/or not keyworded. 2) Having skills and experience that are not focused in a particular area, but spread out among many different disciplines. 3) A lack of accomplishments. 4) A resume that is confusing and/or ambiguous where the reader isn't quite sure what it is that you do.
Read MoreThe economy is sending mixed messages with negative GDP and excellent job creation. This is a clear indicator of an economy struggling to achieve growth vs decline. Gas prices are coming down, and interest rates on 30 year fixed mortgages dropped below 5%. In addition, some companies have reported way better than expected profits in the 2nd quarter...
Read More1. A career coach performs ongoing market, industry and economic analysis. They know what occupations and industries will experience growth vs decline. 2. A career coach works closely with recruiters and employers to understand the talents that they are looking for on a resume.
Read MoreIt is hard to say because there are so many factors to take into account. On the one hand, lower gas prices and higher interest rates should help. However, a declining dollar makes imports much harder to afford. Higher government spending and printing of more dollars will further devalue our currency. The new bill that will pass the senate and hou...
Read MoreBelieve it or not, the biggest resume blunder is doing your own resume, or having a friend do it. Preparing a resume is a work of art. A resume writer should have impressive credentials including an MBA, Fortune 500 executive experience, numerous publications and a detailed knowledge of the job market. A resume must convey a powerful story. It's no...
Read MoreWe are now in a period of "stagflation", which combines a recession with hyper-inflation. When we have an inflation rate of 8.9%, it has to be put into proper perspective. If you receive an annual pay increase of 5%, your net income after federal, state taxes and FICA is approximately 3%, but inflation of 8.9% is net/net. In other words, your dispo...
Read MoreThe first thing is to avoid the 1-800 cookie cutter services, many of which are located overseas using a call center type operation. The most important factor is the credentials of the person you will be working with. Don't be impressed with certifications that are usually obtained with a 5-day course. With most of these certifications you can have...
Read MoreDid you know that 70% of recruiters use LinkedIn to search for talent and 52% of employers rely on LinkedIn. If you do not have a LinkedIn profile, or if yours is lackluster, you will be missing out. At Resumes Etc., we provide powerful LinkedIn profiles that have resulted in great job opportunities . Why miss out when you could land a higher pay...
Read MoreMany professionals have to market their talents outside of their present company in order to obtain higher pay. When a resume is written as " value added" , it uses language that demonstrates how your skills can support the strategic objectives of a prospective employer. Value added language also drives the interview process because questions wi...
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