I spend considerable time reviewing resumes and qualifying candidates for open positions on behalf of my clients. Here are some tips to help you get past the gatekeeper. Read More …
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers My previous two articles talked about writing a compelling resume. For a resume to be compelling, it must be accurate, visually appealing, likeable, and content rich. Once you are happy with your resume, you need to get it in front of employers so they know you are available. Here are 3 actions you can take: Post your resume online Create a profile and post your resume online Read More …
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers Last month I shared with you the “big picture” of writing a compelling resume. In order for a resume to be compelling, it must be accurate, visually appealing, and likeable. This month I want to talk about content. Once you are happy with the layout of your resume, you need to refine the wording. What story are you trying to tell the reader? Are you portraying your Read More …
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers I hear from people regularly who are struggling with their job search. Some of you have been looking for months with no success. Finding a new job is not easy! So, what can you do? In my experience, it begins with having a compelling resume. A compelling resume should be accurate, visually appealing, and likeable. Accurate Spelling and grammatical mistakes are found in almost one-third of all Read More …
Many a night’s sleep has been lost worrying about an upcoming job interview. Questions like “Will I make a good impression?” or “Am I qualified for the job?” can make for a restless night’s sleep on the eve before a job interview. Writing a resume is another aspect of the job hunt that can stoke your nerves. Men and women may pour over job timelines and skill summaries for hours in an effort to ensure Read More …
