We asked a few recruiters what they like and what their pet peeves are, when it comes to resumes. Here’s what they had to say.
What they look for in a resume:
“It has to do with …

If you can learn about an impending job opening before the employer spends the time and commits the resources to search for an employee, you will save the company time and resources and you will …

The process of career change is filled with confusion, fear and excitement. It is not easy to leave behind years of experience and education. Also, there is a great deal of uncertainty about how appropriate the new career direction is.
To …

Guest contributor: Caroline Ceniza-Levine is co-founder of SixFigureStart (www.sixfigurestart.com) a job interview & career coaching firm that specializes in working with Gen Y young professionals. Formerly in corporate HR and retained search, Caroline most recently …

Guest Contributor: Kevin Donlin is Creator of TheSimpleJobSearch.com. Since 1996, he has provided job-search help to more than 20,000 people. Author of 3 books, Kevin has been interviewed by The New York Times, Fox News, …

A cover letter should address the needs of the employer, display enthusiasm and excitement, and describe how the skills, abilities, and experience outlined in your resume are a perfect match for the requirements of the …