Category Archives: Resume Writing

Demise of the Traditional Resume Coming?

October 13, 2009 – 11:39 pm

The demise of the traditional resume has been written and discussed by many for years now. With the advent and growth of social media the topic seems to come up now more than ever.  David Talamelli from Oracle wrote an interesting blog piece recently on the subject “Is This the End of the Road for [...]

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The DIY Job Search & Career Change Program

September 16, 2009 – 12:36 am

The Job Search and Career Change Program has been specifically designed as a Do It Yourself (DIY) program. Using the program’s series of five workbooks you will be guided step by step through the process for making a successful job or career change. Price: AU$39.60
Each of the workbooks includes 28-45 pages of information essential to assist [...]

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16 Resume Writing Tips (When You Are 45+)

July 19, 2009 – 11:28 pm

It is highly likely that you will need a résumé that will be used for networking, for transmission in print and electronic forms and for applications for paid work. If you are targeting unpaid work, such as mentoring or volunteering or community or professional association committee membership, a résumé may also be required. The work [...]

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How to Ensure Your Resume is Written to Come Up in Key Word Searches

July 7, 2009 – 7:13 am

A well written and concise resume is essential to engage the reader. Because of the quantity of the resumes employers receive, technology is increasingly playing a greater role in the recruitment process, with larger recruitment agencies and HR departments using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to undertake the initial screening and culling of job applications.
This ATS [...]

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Tips to Write & Sell Work Achievements in Your Resume

February 3, 2009 – 10:47 pm

Achievements are a critical part of your resume, perhaps more important than responsibilities, and therefore should be given prime resume real estate. Ensure that any achievements that are already listed on your resume are engaging to the reader and actually quantify or qualify what you have achieved. If they are fairly un-inspiring due to how [...]

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Resume Writing Tips for High Salary Earners

July 1, 2008 – 11:50 pm

The key to resume writing success is to write with your audience in mind. What do they want to read that will then pique their interest so that they want to find out more about you? It is very much about the quality not quantity of the information.
Avoid writing a resume that is a basic [...]

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