Technology improves almost every day, and advances in how we live and work continue with it. The YouTube craze has encouraged anyone with a video recorder to make home videos and post them on the Internet. Many regular people have become famous with quirky or funny videos on the popular site, but most people who post videos use the site as a forum to send videos to friends and family. Similarly, businesses are now looking at YouTube as an example, as some people have posted video resumes on the site and sent the links to potential employers. This new option in the employment search has created one more way to indicate your interest and abilities to potential employers. If an employer permits you to submit a video resume, here are some pointers taken from the experts at CareerBuilder.com, who recently launched a special video resume site.
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How your resume looks is just as important as what it says.
Most job seekers know that there are two basic types of resume – functional and chronological. After you have selected which type of resume will work best for your unique employment history and skill set, you should write out what you want the resume to say. Proofread your resume data carefully and have a friend or colleague look it over as well.
Finally, when putting your resume together, make it aesthetically pleasing. Many people focus exclusively on the content of their resumes, which is a mistake. The resume design will be the first thing a potential employer sees. For example, if a hiring manager is quickly searching through a pile of resumes and applicants, he or she is going to pick out a few that stand out. If your resume design is unappealing, it is less likely to be chosen, no matter what it says.
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The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone. It’s difficult to know where to start or what to include. It can seem like an insurmountable task. Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a winning resume.
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When you scan the want ads looking for a new job, you see all sorts of requirements - a bachelor’s degree, at least two years experience in the field, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. But what about the intangibles? What are employers looking for that they won’t see on your resume? Read the rest of this entry »
It’s the night of the Academy Awards and you’re glued to the TV, dreaming of one day walking up the aisle and accepting your Oscar. Who hasn’t dreamed of running off to Hollywood and rubbing elbows with the rich and famous? And it isn’t only aspiring actors, writers and directors who dream. After all, the stars need someone to cook for them, fix their computers, manage their finances, etc. If you’re envisioning an office with a view of the Hollywood sign, polish up your resume and start searching the wealth of jobs listed online. You could be on a plane to LAX in no time. Read the rest of this entry »
