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By Sharon Graham. The Internet is loaded with templates, tips, and techniques to write a resume. Clients are easily able to find core concepts related to resume writing. Still, we know that many are unable to write an effective resume on their own. Clients who retain qualified professionals to improve their resume find appropriate opportunities, get more interviews, and secure better job offers. Most employment consultants and resume writers are able to arm their client with a resume that is superior to the original version. By applying the reverse chronological,…
CareerBuilder recently released the results of a national (US) survey of 2,201 hiring managers and human resource professionals across industries and company sizes. The survey indicated some interesting findings: 68% of hiring managers spend two minutes or less, on average, reviewing résumés. The survey indicated that “Hiring managers prefer strong action words that define specific experience, skills and accomplishments. Subjective terms and terms and clichés are seen as negative because they don’t convey real information. ” according to Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder. Following are the results of the CareerBuilder survey: The Worst…
The BEST CANADIAN RESUME SERIES authored by Sharon Graham is the primary resource guide for job seekers and professional resume writers across Canada! BEST CANADIAN RESUMES (Third Edition) is a one-of-a-kind resource offering more Canadian resume examples than any other book. This bestseller is now updated, expanded, and better than ever! The book includes more than 150 samples for Canadian jobs and industries crafted by Canada’s foremost resume strategists. For millions of Canadians, the resume plays a critical role in the success or failure of a job search. The competition is…
The BEST CANADIAN RESUMES AND COVER LETTER SERIES authored by Sharon Graham are the primary resource guides for job seekers and professional resume writers across Canada! BEST CANADIAN COVER LETTERS (Second Edition) is a one-of-a-kind resource. It offers a broad range of samples from leading Canadian resume strategists. This new edition is now updated, expanded, and better than ever! The book includes more than 100 cover letter samples for Canadian jobs and industries. You will find career success between the covers of Best Canadian Cover Letters! A strategic cover letter…
By Sharon Graham. Times have changed. Advancements in technology, globalization, politics, and economics are creating shifts in the Canadian labour market. Resume writing strategy must also change to meet the needs of a new labour market. You might be thinking about taking your resume writing to a new level. Consider these six progressive ideas that may seem contrary to current opinion. Two resumes are better than one Because juggling multiple versions of resumes can be onerous, job seekers across Canada have been advised to create one master version that can be…