What is the difference between a resume and a CV? Which is appropriate when applying for a job? When applying for a job, you may find yourself unable to choose between a CV and resume, especially when it is not specified which to submit. We know how frustrating it can be when trying your best
Every time you submit a resume, do you always ask yourself, what is the primary purpose of writing it? If you think that the main purpose of a resume is to get you a job, you are wrong. A resume is more than a document that gets you a job. With that in mind, let’s
Writing a resume that will grab the attention of recruiters is never an easy task. Sometimes, you have to spend sleepless nights before coming up with a perfect copy. Well, as much as it takes time to prepare a professional resume, it does not mean preparing one is always a daunting task. No. Understanding how
Recruiters are looking for team players, excellent communicator, problem-solver and work with others. So what is adaptive skills and should you add them on your resume?
Recruiters spend a few seconds on a resume before deciding to consider it further or not. This means your resume must grab the attention of employers at first glance; otherwise, your applications will never go past the first review stage. So how do you grab the recruiter’s attention at first glance? It is effortless; just
After searching for a job for a while and sending multiple applications, finally, you interview at different places and land a job offer. But before you sign the contract, you find it ok to turn down the offer, maybe because of another appealing offer or because of a family emergency. Whichever the reason for rejecting
You may have seen employers specifying job seekers to use specific fonts and font sizes when preparing their resumes. But why particular fonts and font sizes? Why not give them the freedom to choose any font from the list of fonts? The answer is straightforward. Often employers spend a few seconds on a resume before
A professional resume has different sections, which are very critical. Today, we shall focus on the summary of qualifications and why adding this section is very crucial. So, what is a summary of qualifications on a resume? Also known as a qualification profile or career summary, this is a section at the beginning of your
Employee compensation plans are one of the most discussed topics in any organization. Even after statistics show that pay is nowhere near the top 3 factors that motivate employees, why do organizations even bother? Well, the very same set of statistics indicates that 29% of employees from a sample of 2000 voted financial security as
How to Explain a Gap Year on Your Resume. A gap year can take many forms:. Teaching English, backpacking the world. But how do you explain your gap year on your resume?
