2 05, 2018

Does Your Resume Demonstrate Excellence?

By |2018-01-05T14:49:30-08:00May 2nd, 2018|

It is expected from every new employee that they raise the bar for that role and take it to heights not attained by their predecessor. Based on this, take another look at your resume and see if it reflects how passionate you are about the field. This implies you have gone above and beyond in [...]

2 04, 2018

What is in a cover letter?

By |2018-01-05T14:48:16-08:00April 2nd, 2018|

A cover letter should be attached to your resume when submitting it to a potential employer. The cover letter aims to accomplish the following 3 things: *Explain the purpose of sending your resume *Get the employer interested in your resume *Target the resume to a specific position or career field Effective cover letters are clear, [...]

2 03, 2018

Resume Summary and Introduction

By |2018-01-05T14:47:20-08:00March 2nd, 2018|

The objective statement is no longer considered appropriate for your resume. No matter what you say your objective is, potential employers know your ultimate objective is to secure the job. So what should you include in its place? At this point, there are 2 options. Write an introduction or summary that highlights your most important [...]

5 02, 2018

Should I Include References On My Resume?

By |2018-01-05T14:45:55-08:00February 5th, 2018|

With all you have written, it is assumed that you have an employment history. There is no point adding “reference available on request” because it is an actual deterrent. During the interview process, potential employers will ask you for a references list if they need it. If they need it, you can provide it during [...]

28 11, 2017

What if I have a bad GPA? Should I put it on my Resume?

By |2018-01-05T14:39:24-08:00November 28th, 2017|

If you have a GPA of less than 3.0, avoid putting it on your resume because it is likely to have a negative effect. Your resume is supposed to present you in the best possible light and shouldn’t show any sign of weakness. Also, in most cases, only investment banking and consulting really care much [...]

28 11, 2017

Resume Tip: Associate Yourself With Big Brands on Your Resume

By |2018-01-05T14:40:09-08:00November 28th, 2017|

Do all you can to associate yourself with reputable brands, even if you haven’t directly worked with them. Have you ever had a client from the fortune 500 companies? Were notable venture capitalists willing to back up your startup (that’s if you had a startup)? Have you ever been featured in any important publications? Those [...]

28 11, 2017

How to Discuss Work Experience on your resume

By |2018-01-05T14:43:31-08:00November 28th, 2017|

Work Experience This section is where you detail the paid work experiences you’ve had. This list will include everything from internships to your previous 4 jobs or your entire work history for the last decade. This is not where you include volunteer work. Ensure that you name this section to reflect that it is a [...]

28 11, 2017

Should I have an Objective Statement on my Resume?

By |2018-01-05T14:44:42-08:00November 28th, 2017|

Online applications have evolved and as such, objective statements are somewhat old-fashioned. However, if you are certain that your resume is going directly into the hands of the recruiter or hiring manager, then it becomes important. If you are a fan of the objective statement concept, you should consider including a professional summary statement in [...]

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