Being appreciative, following up and saying thanks. Good advice in life and in job hunting, whether dealing with your recruiter, resume writing services or anyone else you encounter along your search.
Read on:
January 17th, 2011
Advice: Job Hunting Etiquette
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January 17th, 2011
Resume Presentation is Key
Advice that once again reinforces the importance of presentation and appearance in a resume.
SkyHigh Resumes offers wonderful resume services- check it out for yourself!
January 14th, 2011
Making a Career Action Plan
Whether you’re aiming for that one dream career path or seeking new avenues of employment, you need to create a solid foundation on which to tread. You need a plan and you need to take action. You may already have the job but are thinking, what next? There’s always room to review and reassess your career goals and objectives.
Refresh and take the time to check these three key factors in your career action plan:
1. Know your career objective
2. Update your resume and cover letters
3. Update your network and networking skills
If you need advice on any of these areas, SkyHigh Resumes can help relieve the stress with a personal consultation, resume and cover letter writing services and career coaching!
For more tips and links to various career resources, visit:
http://www.careermanagementalliance.com/blog/your-career-action-plan-for-the-new-year/
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January 12th, 2011
Videos: Job Interview and Job Search Tips
Here’s a couple videos with useful tips on job searching, resumes and job interviews!
Job Search Tips from monster.ca
http://www.findvancouverjobs.com/vancouver_job_search_tips.html
Job Interview Tips: Questions and Answers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epcc9X1aS7o&feature=player_embedded#!
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January 4th, 2011
Keywords for success with online resumes and social media
“More than 65 per cent of Fortune 100 companies use LinkedIn’s hiring solutions to find talent”
A recent article in the Vancouver Sun once again highlights the usefulness and importance of social media and online presence when networking for a job. But how to use these tools to your personal advantage?
According to LinkedIn’s records, “extensive experience, innovative, dynamic, motivated, team player, results-oriented, fast-paced, proven track record, multitasker and entrepreneurial” are Canada’s Top 10 employment buzzwords but if you’re hoping to stand apart from the crowd, it’s time to be more descriptive and personal with your buzzwords.
SkyHigh Resumes now offers services with LinkedIn profiles. A career coach can help identify your unique skills and best present them on paper and online. It’s never to late to join social media and update your resume for the new year!
Check out the full article “Freshen up that online resume with original keywords”:
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/workplace/Freshen+that+online+resumé+with+original+keywords/4050515/story.html
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November 29th, 2010
It’s Important to Include Volunteer Experience on your Resume
Volunteering is a great way to gain skills, make connections and learn new aspects of jobs you’re considering in the future. Even though this may be unpaid work, it’s still work and should be included and described with as much care as a traditional term of employment.
Read Employment Paper‘s full article “Volunteer to Get Ahead” and make the most of your volunteering experiences!
http://www.employmentinvancouver.com/index.php/workplacenews/55-feature/698-volunteer-to-get-ahead
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March 28th, 2010
Resume Writing Tips by SkyHighResumes
Resume Writing Tips by SkyHighResumes (www.skyhighresumes.com)
The key to writing a great resume is knowing how to successfully market yourself to a prospective job. Your resume should include relevant job history, education, volunteer experience, and memberships/associations. Use your resume to highlight important work experience and skills. Do not include information regarding marital status, parental status, religious affiliation, photos, age, or weight.
Resume Language
Use action verbs such as “developed,” “managed,” “coordinated,” and “implemented.”
Don’t use “I” to start every sentence.
Do use your own words to explain your experience
Use spell check!
Resume Information
Keep your name, phone number and address current.
Include dates of employment in a month/year format (example: 05/02 – 08/02).
It is important to emphasize what you have achieved in each major role beyond your key day-to-day responsibilities. Employers are most interested in the impact you have had in your career (e.g., measurable achievements such as financial savings to the company.
Resume Appearance
Use 1” margins on all sides.
Use a standard font size 10-12 that is easy to read. (Arial, Corbel, Times New Roman, Verdana are recommended)
Use bold font and italics to highlight information.
Do not be overly creative with the formatting – it will only distract from the real focus of the document, which is you.
Make sure to leave some white space in between sections.
Don’t label your resume. The title “Resume” is unnecessary.
Your resume can be longer than 1 page. A good rule of thumb is 1 page for each 10 years of work history.
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