Our Blog

8 Tips for Resumes

8 Tips for Resumes

Now a day more and more employers and recruiters are requesting resumes from the industrial field.  If you don’t have a resume, several Workforce Centers and unemployment offices provide free resume writing workshops and access to computers.  If you have a resume that needs updating, we came across a great article with few easy steps to upgrade your resume.  Here are some of them:

  1. Get rid of you address
  2. Get keyword savvy- if you have experience with specific programs, equipment, tools, machinery, etc., name them!
  3. Delete the year you graduated
  4. Tailor your resume for different jobs
  5. Delete “Reference on Request”
  6. Don’t include sports, clubs, or grade point average from high school or college
  7. Use your name in the file name
  8. Bring paper resumes to interviews

You can view the full article at: http://www.refinery29.com/resume-tips?linkId=24896108#slide-20

Recent Post

Should You Hire a Temporary Employee Before Making a Permanent Hire?

Should You Hire a Temporary Employee Before Making a Permanent Hire?

Businesses grow and shrink, so staffing levels need to change over time. Because of this,…

How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Salary, Benefits, Flexibility, and More

How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Salary, Benefits, Flexibility, and More

When you evaluate a job offer, it can be tempting to focus solely on the…

The Best Employees Often Weren’t Looking for a Job

The Best Employees Often Weren’t Looking for a Job

Waiting for qualified candidates to apply for an open position may leave some of the…

Should You Hire a Temporary Employee Before Making a Permanent Hire?

Should You Hire a Temporary Employee Before Making a Permanent Hire?

Businesses grow and shrink, so staffing levels need to change over time. Because of…

How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Salary, Benefits, Flexibility, and More

How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Salary, Benefits, Flexibility, and More

When you evaluate a job offer, it can be tempting to focus solely on…

The Best Employees Often Weren’t Looking for a Job

The Best Employees Often Weren’t Looking for a Job

Waiting for qualified candidates to apply for an open position may leave some of…

Take The Next

Step Forward