December 16th, 2011

To use colour or not in your resume?…that is the question!

Should You use Colour in your resume? Well depends on the job you are looking for. A colour resume can be a vivid, grab my attention now marketing tool. If you are in a job that requires an outgoing personality with spunk and energy then go for it! An example would be a Sales, Marketing or Advertising position! If you are seeking a more conservative, higher level position, then minimize colour or go with black and white!

To play it safe, it is a good idea to consult with a professional resume service such as skyhighresumes who has 5 designer templates, including colour and black and white.

For more information on our resume services and to view samples visit us online:

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December 10th, 2011

which phrases you should never put on your resume!

Here is a great article by the BCbusiness online talking about phrases you should avoid on your resume!

http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/bcb/bc-blogs/conference/2010/10/07/11-phrases-never-use-your-resume

December 5th, 2011

What type of resume should you use? Functional or Chronological?

When applying for a job, it is imperative to make sure you use the right style of resume that will market your skills to potential employers the best!

The Chronological resume is the most popular. This type of resume emphasis employment history. This resume illustrates job history in reverse chronological order with the most recentjobs placed at the top of the list. It also lists job duties in bullet format under each employer.

The Functional Resume is a skilled based resume. It lists your core competencies and skills under subheadings on the first page. Your skills and expertise and previous relevant experience are presented at the beginning of your resume. The Functional resume can be particularly effective if you’ve held a number of different positions including contract or are looking for a career change. It also is the best resume to use for job hoppers and employment gaps. The functional resume will allow you to highlight your skills rather than list multiple jobs held over short periods of time.

 

December 5th, 2011

Using LinkedIn in your Job Search

Did you know that 85% of available jobs are never advertised?

LinkedIn is a site that allows you to connect to people you know.  It also allows you to see profiles of anyone else on LinkedIn, and gives you ways to connect to them.

Profile- Completely fill out your biography, about me section, interests, skills, etc. Many recruiters and employers use search tools to find candidates that match the job description using keywords and phrases

Upload a professional profile photo. Help others get to know you by putting a photo in your profile. A close-up, professional headshot should do the trick.

Company Search- One of the best ways to use LinkedIn is if you have a very specific company you are interested in. You search on that company, and hopefully find people who are connected to other people you know

Don’t be afraid to add a person to your network and send and introductory InMail and ask for a referral

November 28th, 2011

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November 28th, 2011

Networking great for job search

For all you job seekers out there, the best way to search is through attending networking events in your community.

On Dec 7, the Vancouver Career Networking Group will be hosting a career event bringing professionals and recruiters together to network and discuss opportunities. Jobs are available in Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton. You can visit meetup.com Vancouver Career Networking Group for information.

August 29th, 2011

Why you should hire a Professional Resume Writer

A professional resume writer has written thousands of resumes and knows first hand what employers are looking for. They know the key search words or “buzz words” that will make your resume stand out from hundreds of other resumes.

A professional resume is experienced and usually has recruiting or HR experience and stays in touch and up to date with hiring manager’s and recruiters. They know firsthand what an employer is looking for in an ideal candidate. Your resume is quite possibly the most important document you will ever have. Don’t sell yourself short and struggle with doing it yourself. Hire a professional and you will land a job significantly faster!