Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Writing the perfect resume is impossible, but writing an effective one is within anyone’s grasp when using a few simple rules. There are a thousand things to do right when crafting a resume, but there are only a handful of mistakes one can make in the process, which makes them easy to remember and even Read More …
Scott Kellum via Compfight Though it has become somewhat cliche, there is no doubt that today’s economic climate is a turbulent and harsh place to be. With unemployment and job loss a persistent problem throughout the nation, many qualified and talented individuals continue to have difficulty finding and keeping satisfying jobs. Now more than ever, Read More …
Writing a resume means listing your accomplishments and showing yourself in the best light. For a modest person, this can feel like bragging. Being too self-conscious, though, could prevent you from communicating your accomplishments. But by removing subjectivity from your resume, you can demonstrate your knowledge and experience without sounding arrogant. Start with Summary Read More …
I recently received a free online resume critique. I got what I paid for with this particular service, because the “specialist” assigned to my resume obviously did not read it thoroughly. I caution college students, career changers and recent graduates from seeking online critiques (free or paid) because the reviewers may not read it with Read More …
Creating a resume when you have little or no work experience is challenging, but not impossible. Whether you’re a student or recent graduate, the skills you’ve developed and knowledge you’ve acquired in school can be transferred to any job. Below is a list of sections that a student or recent graduate should include on a Read More …
