Best Foot Forward: Impactful Cover Letters
Picture this: you are welcomed into a beautiful foyer or a sitting room and you are immediately captivated by the cleanliness, attention to detail and other functional elements in the room. Often, waiting rooms like these reflect the cleanliness and orderliness of the rest of the building. They are a glimpse into what to expect, […]
Keywords That Get You Hired
Picture the old days of “pounding the pavement”, searching the neighbourhood for job prospects and opportunities: an applicant prints several dozen copies of the same resume and hands them out to any office or workplace that has a “HIRING” sign displayed out in the front. They may get hired on the spot, or they may […]
How To Select The Best References
Most applicants expend their energy and effort writing the perfect role descriptions and qualifications in their resume, but forget to pay enough attention to a vital part of any resume: References. Professional resume references may come in different names or forms: character references, professional references, personal references, career references, or even just referees. They all […]
Choosing the Right Resume
Selecting the best type of resume to fit your purpose is one of the most daunting choices one has to make during the job seeking process. For a good number of applicants, the decision to outline their resume a certain way is made even more complicated because of the wealth of resources found online. While […]
Busting the Bot Barrier: How to pass ATS Scanners & land your dream job
Have you ever sent in a resume thinking you’re the perfect candidate for the role, only to never hear back from the recruiter despite your stellar credentials? Maybe they didn’t receive your file. Maybe they lost your application or maybe, your resume was passed over by the ATS and did not rank high enough to […]
It’s not all about the page count.
One of the most important things to consider when crafting your resume is the success of your document. The goal of a resume is to create a point of difference for yourself, compared to other applicants and therefore, the page count should be a secondary consideration. Quality over quantity is always encouraged and therefore, ensuring that the […]
TIPS TO STAND OUT IN YOUR JOB SEARCH DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
The ongoing Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) epidemic has caused major disruptions in the way that businesses function. With the rise in infection rates, the situation continues to pose as a challenge to various industries worldwide as operations come to a halt and as thousands of people are faced with the challenges of reorienting work practices and […]
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Resume
A great first impression goes a long way in life in general. It can determine whether you secure that first meeting or head start in whatever it is you are pursuing. This is especially true in the realm of job hunting, mostly applicable to fresh graduates or beginners searching for their first employment experience. With […]
Law Enforcement Resumes
In Australia law enforcement officers can be employed by all three levels of government – federal, state / territory, and local. A career in law enforcement can be rewarding and fulfilling, especially since policing and detective work enables you to provide services that ensure the safety and the security of the community. When applying for law enforcement placements and […]
5 Things NOT to Include in Your Resume
Your resume is often the first impression a potential employer has of you. There is only limited space to impress and make you stand out against other applicants. Since resumes are typically best kept brief and concise, you must strategically use the space available to highlight only the most relevant and necessary information and elevate […]