Posted by Natalie Joan on Friday, May 21, 2010,
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Resumé Tips
Guest post by: Jessica Holbrook of Great Resumes Fast
Recently, we’ve been discussing resume aesthetics. What looks pleasing, what doesn’t, what makes a great first impression, and well … what doesn’t. In the last article, I talked about bullets and paragraphs. In this brief article, I’m going to elaborate on margins.
I am sure there could be debates on many sides as to what margin sizes to use and why. But as a former hiring manager for fortune 500 companies turned executive res... Continue reading ...
Guest post by Sarah Semark, Triggers and Sparks
When I put out a hiring notice a little while ago, I was flooded with resumes. Now, like any business owner, I’m both hardworking and lazy, so I quickly developed a shorthand to help me sift through all the applicants. In short: if I could find a good reason to throw your resume out, it was gone.
In this charming economic climate, if you’re looking for a new job, it may be time to take a good hard look at your own resume, and ensure that youâ... Continue reading ...
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.
