Many liberal arts students struggle to find jobs in the business sector. The primary reason is their lack of awareness of the type of jobs that they should target, where specific careers value liberal arts degrees. At Resumes Etc, we have a detailed knowledge of the market and associated career opportunities. This enables us to educate liberal...
Read MoreNot if you want a lot of interviews. A highly skilled resume writer( should be a MBA, former corporate exec and widely published) understands that a resume needs to accomplish several objectives. It has to WOW the reader by demonstrating the value you can bring to an organization. It has to convey that you are results driven and can contribute...
Read MoreThe ideal length of a resume has been a topic of debate among job seekers and professionals. Generally, a one-page resume is considered optimal for recent graduates, entry-level candidates, or those with less than ten years of experience. This concise format ensures that only the most relevant and impactful information is presented, making it...
Read MoreLet's put it this way. Many of our clients are getting great interview opportunities from our linkedin profiles. Linkedin is quickly becoming a favorite source of talent for employers and recruiters. Given this fact, we have become true gurus in creation of profiles that WOW readers. We convert your career into a compelling story that...
Read MoreIt is imperative to understand that the content of your resume will determine the outcome of your job interview. Let me illustrate what I mean. Let's say that you are interviewing for a role as a project manager. You want your resume content to reflect your wealth of skills in this role. For example; You may state that you work well in a...
Read MoreWhen reviewing resumes, a hiring manager will ask him/herself 2 questions. Why would I want to meet this person, and what value can this person bring to my company? The goal of a well composed resume and cover letter is to build content into the resume that answers these questions. A powerful resume entices the reader and leaves them with the...
Read MoreThis is a very complex issue and depends on certain factors. If you are in a negative culture that supports an aggressive style of management, you may not have many options. Under this scenario the best approach is to buy time, do whatever it takes to keep your job and shop around for a better culture. If it's a company with a positive...
Read MoreA resume writer must be much more than just a glorified typist. What if I created a beautiful resume geared towards an occupation and an industry in decline? I would be doing you a disservice because you would receive very few interviews. At Resumes Etc, we have a team of experts with advanced degrees, fortune 500 executive experience, many...
Read MoreAbsolutely!!!. If a resume is bland and boring, it will set the stage for a mundane interview. If a resume is exciting and dynamic, it will usually lead to a powerful interview. Let's say for example that you are a school teacher, and your resume states " develop lesson plans". Now let's contrast that statement with " develop innovative...
Read MoreIt is extremely important. Eye contact is one example. If a person is looking down or away, it's an indicator that they may not be truthful. The use of hands and arms is important, as well as how you are seated. At Resumes Etc, we go through interview sessions and work on your body language, facial expressions, and voice fluctuations. Give us...
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