Browsing Archive: August, 2009

Your Resume and Recruiters’ Pet Peeves

Posted by Natalie Joan on Monday, August 31, 2009, In : Resumé Tips 
Guest post by Lorraine Russo

Have you ever had this happen? After you've written something, you go back and look at it, say, a week or so later, and wince over the "obvious" errors you made: typos, grammatical errors, and so on.The same thing may be true for your resume.

While I have no doubt you've put a lot of thought and effort into its preparation, it’s always worth a second or third look, especially if you or an objective outsider have not critically examined it in a while--or a...


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"The Only Resume and Cover Letter Book You'll Ever Need" - Book Review

Posted by Natalie Joan on Friday, August 28, 2009, In : Book Review 
I've been intending to include book reviews in this blog since the beginning, but so far resumé writing and completing my Masters Degree have been taking up more time than I ever imagined. I did sit myself down last weekend with a few new resumé and job search books, and over the next week or two I will provide my comments for your reading pleasure.

The Only Resume and Cover Letter Book You'll Ever Need, by Richard Wallace. It contains 600 sample resumés and 600 cover letters "for every ...
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Career Blog Carnival

Posted by Natalie Joan on Monday, August 17, 2009, In : Job Search 
I'm always looking for new career and job search resources - for my own education and to share with you. I'm excited to have discovered the Career Blog Carnival.

If you aren't familiar with them, a blog carnival is essentially a blog magazine, published weekly or monthly, focusing on a particular topic - in this case, career development. So read and enjoy résumé, career and job search tips from some of the top bloggers on the subject.
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Do you really need a cover letter?

Posted by Natalie Joan on Friday, August 14, 2009, In : Cover Letter 
I've seen this debated quite a lot recently in online forums. The simple answer, in my opinion, is simply YES.

First of all, a cover letter is a much more personal document than a resumé. It not only shows off your writing style, but it is a chance for you to mention details or anecdotes that simply don't fit within a formal résumé structure. Don't lose this opportunity to further sell yourself to an employer by leaving the cover letter off.

The cover letter is also your chance to demon...
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Natalie Joan I am a writer, editor and adult education professional living in Halifax NS. I write and edit resumés, and offer workshops on resumé writing, job hunting, and interviewing. This blog is a place for me to post my favourite resumé tips, answer common questions, and occasionally rant about my pet peeves.

  

   
 
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