Do I Need a Resume or Curriculum Vita?

Understanding the different between a resume and a CV can be a little confusing. Resumes and Curriculum Vitae are completely different documents, should be approached differently in writing and each are geared to certain industries and job types.

What Says More to Employers – Your Resume or Your Web Page?

You have heard of My Space or perhaps Xanga. You may have accounts on those sites. It shouldn't be difficult to appreciate how employers are turning to those sites and others like them to find out more about job candidates

What Political Action Committees are Looking for in a Resume

What do political action committees look for when hiring employees to help them carry out their various political endeavors in order to get the candidates selected to office that they are interested in? What types of people are political action committees

What Auto Dealership Service Departments are Looking for in a Resume

What are auto dealership service departments looking for in a resume? Well right now there are about 150,000 jobs available in auto services. Industry analysts and data show that by beginning of 2007 there will be 188,000 job openings in the automotive service sector.

What Trucking Companies are Looking for on a Resume

What are trucking companies looking for in a resume? Absolutely nothing, as there is a shortage in trucking of over 135,000 truck drivers and by the end of 2007 industry analysts expect the shortage of truck drivers to be in excess of 160,000 truck drivers.

Creating a Resume From Scratch

Writing a resume is not that hard, but it does take a little time. You need one to find a good job, so take some time and create a resume that is professional, easy to read and reflects your qualifications in a positive, energetic way. Find out how with this step by step article.

Cover Letters for IT Professionals

A cover letter isn't likely to persuade an employer to grant you an interview on its own, but it is part of the whole package that WILL encourage an employer to want to get to know you better. Make it an exciting and enjoyable read and you will find yourself being offered the IT Professional position you apply for.

Rules for Reviewing your Own Resume

I recently had an individual who asked me to give him a detailed critique of his resume. In doing so, I found myself giving him the most important rules for writing a good resume. You might want to use this same technique to review your own resume.

How To Write A Winning Cover Letter

The cover letter is the first thing that your prospective employer sees, naturally you must embellish it with certain qualities so that it leaves a good impression on the employers. Here are some tips on how to write a winning cover letter.

How To Write A Resume That Showcases Your IT Skills

IT professionals are well placed to benefit from the growing demand for high-tech skills. Here's how to highlight these attributes in a resume and demonstrate your potential value to an employer.

Has Your Resume Passed Its 'Sell-By' Date?

If you've been trotting out the same old familiar resume for years, perhaps it's time to dust it down and give it an upgrade! Here are seven ways to take your old resume out of mothballs and give it a new lease of life.

What Your Resume Is Really Saying About You

Sometimes it's not just what you say -- it's the way you say it! How experienced recruiters learn to read 'between the lines' of your resume to get a better idea of what really makes you tick.

Ten Ways to get Your Resume to the Top of the Pile

Putting together some employment agencies replies on the question - what people can do to put them to the front of the line when the jobs are being handed out?