Gaining an interview means that your resume passed the first test or often, the first cut… but a lot of applications don’t make the first cut and here are just 3 reasons why..
Top 5 hot tips to a great resume
Top 5 hot tips to a great resume There is a load of information available on how to write a…
DIY Resumes? are some things better done by others?
DUI resumes can turn out amazing. Many do not make the first cut! If you’re not sure, ask an expert to review and advise.
Recruitment Agencies, how to use to land a job!
We act as a “go-between” and can facilitate your progress to a shortlist. We do this by carefully assessing your skills, experience and qualifications and how these match up to the advertised position.
Resume writing is a skill.
Writing a winning resume is a skill, and an art. Producing a winning resume that stands-out is a specialised skill,…
RESUMES are underrated – start rating it!
Every day we receive job applications that include an attached resume. Most of the time the resume as presented, does not reflect the advertised position. In fact, we often comment that we have no idea why the applicant is interested in the position as they don’t appear to have any work experiences, skills or abilities that match the job. The resume MUST help the reader and potential employer understand why you would be the best person for this job. How do you do this? Here are some major tips!
Resumes written for reading, not rejection.
Many of us need help to write about ourselves! For most of us It’s a challenge to “blow own trumpet”! so here is one way your resume will stand out and be noticed… it’s that “about me” statement that can make or break the reader’s attention… need help? call us now 0265838222
2023 is a great time to review your job and career choices
As the sun rises for 2017, we can all reflect on the year past and the years to looking forward.
Looking for work in all the right places
Looking for work? Loads of others are also on the search. Make sure you stand out, but also make sure…
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, why you can’t ignore them!
Knowledge, Skills and Ability can be also disguised under Key Selection Criteria (KSC), each have distinct differences between them.
Resumes and Roses, both need constant attention
Resumes and Roses require constant attention. Are you dreaming of the same, secure job for life? A job with status…
RESUME writing Services
No kidding! If your resume is not getting you the interview, then here are a few things that may need adjustment: Here are 10 useful tips
Your job application needs to be smarter, shorter, smoother and simply match the criteria
In the past, most applications were initially screened and handled by HR administration or HR professionals, these were the people who first eye-balled your application and would shortlist by simply skimming your application, searching for certain phrases or buzzwords. Here’s the tricky thing … not all applications are read by human eyes anymore. Many employers and HR departments that employ large numbers of staff, utilize scanning software to search for keywords in job applications and ONLY when the computer pings with matches, will they read the applications!
There’s Employment Agencies and then there’s Recruitment Agencies
Eather Recruitment, although posted and listed under Yellow pages and most on-line media as an Employment Agency, is actually a Recruitment agency. What is the difference you ask?
The one page Resume
I’m sometimes asked to create a one page resume document that tells all. A page that contains just enough information to capture the reader’s attention.
Responding to Selection Criteria
Responding to Selection Criteria. It’s a specialised skill and you’re not alone. This article with cover how should you respond…
Handling Rejection
……popular strategies don’t actually work very well in the long term. Beware if you are tempted to try any of the following:
OMG! A Resume with a bad attitude!
Your resume is one of the main ways employers have of making a judgement of you. It should reflect who you are, what you have done and what you could offer a new employer, it should not be an example of how much you don’t care about the impression your’e making.
The new reality
The New Reality, resilience is the key The new reality is unpredictable. These are tough times and each of us…
Let’s explore the Excruciating “Writing Part” for Key Selection Criteria
Firstly, you must respond to the Key Selection Criteria. If you only send in your Cover Letter and Resume for a job that has a request for you to respond to Key Selection Criteria your application will immediately be discarded… outch!
Don’t assume that employers or the selection panel will pull the information out of your application package and pick up the salient points. They will not! Even if they had the spare time for such insight, they are not allowed to infer anything.