The main purpose of the resume is to introduce a job applicant to the potential employer. A well composed resume is supposed not only to attract the employer’s attention but can also say a lot about an applicant’s character. And as we keep mentioning, you will never have the second chance to make the first impression. Does this mean that in order to be noticed by the employer you resume should be as unique as possible? Not necessarily. Quite the opposite. Continue reading
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Types of Resume
There are three well-known types of resume: chronological (or historical), functional and combination. Interestingly, but only one of them is widely used and preferred by both employers and job seekers. Continue reading
Cover Letter. Do You Really Need One?
Would you believe it or not, but there is still a bunch of hiring managers that meticulously read each and every cover letter they receive. Even if they get tones of job applications and they are in rush for a suitable candidate, they still make time for at least scanning through cover letters. Continue reading