My Parents and Their Encore Careers

My Parents and Their Encore Careers Graces GardensWithin those discussions, we unearthed insights about my dads leadership role at Grace Episcopal Churchs Community Gardens (Graces Gardens). Dad was pivotal in the early, 2009 stages of planning the gardens. As well, he currently manages and directs the operations, with the co-direction, support and collaboration of Mother Susan and integral others in the church community.Church members of all ages plant crops that are later harvested and donated to Harvesters, Kansas City Community Kitchen and City Union Mission. In the summer of 2010, the Garden thrived, providing more than 1,500 pounds of green beans, egg plant, tomatoes, okra, squash and green peppers. Two thousand eleven and 2012 harvests continued to provide an abundance of food for those with otherwise limited access to fresh vegetables.This year, the planning and hands-on work is well underway. When my parents took me to the garden this past week, I saw newly tilled soil covered with protective hay, the results of Dad and his teams focused efforts. The scene was enlivening and inspiriting! According to Dad, the first planting will occur in May. He is hopeful for a more fruitful season fed by greater amounts of rainfall this year, as last years drought was a bit tough on the harvest.Below is a photo of the cross-shaped garden that Dad not only tends, but is highly involved in architecting, planning, watering, fertilizing and naturally preserving through an organic approach. Of course, this picture was taken pre-planting! I only wish I had done a better job of capturing the entire cross in the photo.  In addition to the large cross garden, the feeding ministry expanded to include additional gardens for 21 families.   Spearheaded by Dad, the team tilled the land for this expansion. While 10% of the fruits and vegetables grown in individual family gardens goes to feed hungry people in need, the remaining 90% of food is enjoyed by the families who care for their gardens. A snapshot of those fam ily garden plots follows:  Moreover, the urban farm journey has further expanded to include a grape arbor. Grace Churchs goal is to use the grapes to produce their own Communion wine! A photo of Dad and me at the arbor follows. I am so proud of his work and guidance in creating this robust, diverse garden community.To further punctuate the in-depth, ongoing and organic project, is the notebook full of research Dad has collected and studied. Throughout the past 3.5+ years, hes been visiting the library, snipping newspaper articles and hand-writing notes to equip him and his team with the right details to produce a healthy garden result. As well, he writes out crop planting strategies and layouts and tracks rain and watering, chronologically. Here is a single photo (of dozens) from his notebook:Rag Dolls 2 Love Graces GardensWithin those discussions, we unearthed insights about my dads leadership role at Grace Episcopal Churchs Community Gardens (Graces Gardens). Dad was pivotal in the early, 2009 stages of planning the gardens. As well, he currently manages and directs the operations, with the co-direction, support and collaboration of Mother Susan and integral others in the church community.Church members of all ages plant crops that are later harvested and donated to Harvesters, Kansas City Community Kitchen and City Union Mission. In the summer of 2010, the Garden thrived, providing more than 1,500 pounds of green beans, egg plant, tomatoes, okra, squash and green peppers. Two thousand eleven and 2012 harvests continued to provide an abundance of food for those with otherwise limited access to fresh vegetables.This year, the planning and hands-on work is well underway. When my parents took me to the garden this past week, I saw newly tilled soil covered with protective hay, the results of Dad and his teams focused efforts. The scene was enlivening and inspiriting! According to Dad, the first planting will occur in May. He is hopeful for a more fruitful season fed by greater amounts of rainfall this year, as last years drought was a bit tough on the harvest.Below is a photo of the cross-shaped garden that Dad not only tends, but is highly involved in architecting, planning, watering, fertilizing and naturally preserving through an organic approach. Of course, this picture was taken pre-planting! I only wish I had done a better job of capturing the entire cross in the photo.  In addition to the large cross garden, the feeding ministry expanded to include additional gardens for 21 families.   Spearheaded by Dad, the team tilled the land for this expansion. While 10% of the fruits and vegetables grown in individual family gardens goes to feed hungry people in need, the remaining 90% of food is enjoyed by the families who care for their gardens. A snapshot of those fam ily garden plots follows:  Moreover, the urban farm journey has further expanded to include a grape arbor. Grace Churchs goal is to use the grapes to produce their own Communion wine! A photo of Dad and me at the arbor follows. I am so proud of his work and guidance in creating this robust, diverse garden community.To further punctuate the in-depth, ongoing and organic project, is the notebook full of research Dad has collected and studied. Throughout the past 3.5+ years, hes been visiting the library, snipping newspaper articles and hand-writing notes to equip him and his team with the right details to produce a healthy garden result. As well, he writes out crop planting strategies and layouts and tracks rain and watering, chronologically. Here is a single photo (of dozens) from his notebook:Rag Dolls 2 LoveWhile my dads initiative in this community project is impressive, equally impressive is my moms involvement with the Rag Dolls 2 Love project. Twice-monthly, the women of Grace Episcopal Church commune to design, sew and stuff adorable rag dolls, aka, Dollies for children of need and trouble. Recipients of these colorful, sweet and soft dolls are children who live in countries ravaged by war, hospitalized children, children infected with HIV/AIDS, children affected by hurricanes and tornadoes, homeless children, hungry children, and abused and abandoned children.Here is a picture of my mom with one of her dollies in progress.Mom and her friends hand-make more than 200 dolls per year; those dolls have found homes in Romania, Africa, Haiti, and locally at Childrens Mercy Hospital, Liberty Hospital and Operation Breakthrough. ~~~The retirement journey for my parents has been chugging along for a number of years now. I find their recent-years encore community career invigorating and inspiring!Whether you are on the brink of retirement from your full-time role and considering an encore career, are in career transition or you are simply looking to expand your co ntribution reach, consider the value of community volunteerism. Search the web using a few key words, and youll quickly come up with a plethora of opportunities in need of your time, service, energy and expertise. Inquire at your local church, United Way, Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Meals on Wheels, Hospital, Soup Kitchen â€" you get the drift. Plenty of places need you!Your value as a continual, lifelong contributor to the local community and world at large never fades, no matter your age. The impact you can make â€" especially on other people is exponential. Whether you are tilling a garden, planting new crops, sewing stitches on a dolly that will later soothe and comfort a sick child, or some other task, small or large, you will (continue to) make a real difference in the world!

4 Tips on How to Write a Resume

4 Tips on How to Write a ResumeWhen it comes to resume writing Northern New Jersey, the focus is very important. While looking for a job, you will want to ensure that you are putting your best foot forward. What could be easier than just filling in all the necessary fields on your resume, but without even realizing it, you might end up leaving out important information or covering up some of the information.If you are interested in learning more about how to put your best foot forward when it comes to resume writing Northern NJ, then this article was written for you. In this article we will cover four tips on how to put your best foot forward.First, keep in mind that your resume is not there to make you look 'smart' in front of the company, but rather to demonstrate your ability to multi-task. Once again, personal information is key here. As such, keep your personal information close to the vest. In order to do this, do not forget to place a bio box at the end of your resume, as well as having it included on the cover page. By doing this, the hiring manager will know that you did take the time to prepare this important document.Second, include specific skills that you have used. After all, it is important that these skills are needed to get the job. So, write down specific experience on the last two pages of your resume, such as any projects or responsibilities that you were responsible for during the time that you were with the company.Lastly, remember to keep your resume at a reasonable length. Even though your objective is to get hired, you want to ensure that you can keep things short and sweet. That way, if a hiring manager is reading through your resume and goes back and finds a line that he/she did not understand, it will not be that hard to explain.When it comes to resume writing Northern NJ, a recruiter or hiring manager does not want to be taken advantage of. They want to make sure that they are hiring the right person for the job. By making your resu me a little longer, but by keeping it to the point and personal, you are showing the hiring manager that you have learned from your past mistakes. They are more likely to hire you and trust you.Just keep in mind that it is always a good idea to have some 'common sense' when it comes to getting a job. By incorporating the advice of this article, you can make the first impression that much better. And, having the confidence that your resume was done professionally, will make the hiring manager's job a whole lot easier when it comes to placing you in the position.Hopefully these tips on how to write a resume will help you as you begin your search for a job. Remember, the first impression is everything. Be sure to put in the proper effort, such as writing a resume that shows a working knowledge of the position you are seeking.

Free eBook 100 Job Search Tips From Fortune 500 Recruiters - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Free eBook 100 Job Search Tips From Fortune 500 Recruiters - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I hope everyone is gearing up for Christmas tomorrow. As a Jew, Im supposed to be going for Chinese food tomorrow or at least thats the stereotype. Anyways, I have a very special holiday gift for all of you job seekers out there or friends/family of job seekers. Most of you are probably taking time to rest during Christmas/Chanukah and New Years, but I think the best use of your time is to search for jobs when everyone else isnt. Its very similar to launching a major PR campaign during a weekend, when other companies arent. It is a proven way to stand out! An introduction As many of you already know, I do social media for EMC Corporation (disclaimer), which is a leading technology company and Fortune 200 global behemoth. A few months ago, I was brainstorming with Polly Pearson (VP of Employment Branding) about ways to brand the company as the best place to work, while giving value and putting a human face on the recruiting organization. The idea was to gather EMC recruiters from around the world (Ireland, China, etc) and from different recruiting levels (college through executive positions) and assemble a free eBook for job seekers. This is the first eBook of its kind by Fortune 500 recruiters that gives job seekers an inside look at what it takes to get a job at a large company or any company. It comes at a time when people are desperately trying to get jobs, yet lack the necessary behind the scenes information to beat the recruiting process. That has changed as of today! There are no registration forms at all.   This is a gesture of goodwill. Whats in the job search eBook? This eBook is composed of the following sections: A forward by Jack Mollen, with general insights into how the dynamics of how job searching has changed and a summary of whats included in the eBook. Jack is the Executive Vice President of Human Resources at EMC. He has decades of industry experience coming from both EMC and as a Vice President at CitiGroup with 80,000 employees. Hes also won a lot of industry awards, including HR Executive of the year, multiple times over. Ten pages of recruiter tips, with each page profiling a different recruiter. The pages brand each recruiter with a picture, their title and their LinkedIn profile. There are job search tips, recruiting stories from the trenches, common mistakes job seekers make (and should avoid!), as well as their top recruiting sources. Recommended resources by the recruiters, as well as Polly and I. These sites are being used by recruiters all the time to find new job seekers, in addition to networking. Download the eBook Why is this so valuable to you? You can read all the blogs you want offering career and job search advice, but you wont receive the full picture because very few corporate recruiters have blogs and active voices online. Im sure youve always wondered what goes through recruiters minds when they are discovering, selecting and hiring candidates, I know I have. For the first time ever, a single eBook will help you better understand what recruiters are looking for so that you can become a smarter job seeker. It will give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Some sample job search tips Dont be negative: The interview process is slow and frustrating. Dont let this shake you up. Be prepared. Do more research; study the company and the job. Prepare specific examples that can demonstrate your skills and capabilities Use your personal network; let people know what opportunities you are looking for. Treat recruiters and prospective employers with the same courtesy that you expect from them. You may want to pursue another future opportunity with the same people, so leave a good impression. Build a skills inventory: Candidates need to know themselves and then know how to present themselves. What people have said about it “ Wouldn’t it be great if you could sit down with a bunch of Fortune 500 recruiters and find out what the hell they’re looking for from job candidates? Well, read this book.” Eve Tahmincioglu, Your Career columnist, MSNBC.com “ Most job seekers have no idea what recruiters are actually looking for, which is why the advice in this book is so important!” Alison Doyle, Job Search Guide, About.com “ This collection of stories and advice is absolutely brilliant. It should be printed out and read, multiple times, with a highlighter! Jason Alba, CEO of JibberJobber.com and creator of Linkedin for Job Seekers, the DVD “ This book is an invaluable resource for job hunters. What could be better than hearing directly from recruiters about what they want (and what they definitely DON’T want) from candidates? Reading this book will give you a major advantage in the job market.” Lindsey Pollak, author of “Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World”

Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire Résumés Can Burn You! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

‘Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire’ Résumés Can Burn You! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Is it ever a good idea to outright lie on your résumé, or even to significantly “fudge” the truth regarding your work history and/or accomplishments and achievements? The short answer to this question is “No!” because it can definitely come back to “burn” you! Nonetheless, this is a moral dilemma many job seekers wrestle with today as illustrated in the following email I received recently: “Skip, I had a conversation with a friend today over lunch which has me a bit unnerved, and I am hoping you will give me your expert opinionIt has to do with job history. I have always thought ‘honesty is the best policy’ and I list everywhere Ive worked as it demonstrates valuable experience Ive gained. However I was out with a friend this afternoon (who is a bank officer at one of the larger banks here), and she told me NOT to list everything because it makes me look like a ‘job hopper.’ The truth isand my friend knows thisI have NOT been a job hopper. Like the woman who continues to pick the wrong guy, I somehow keep picking the wrong employer (lol!). I was laid-off three times in a row, once with a dot-com that lost its funding, and twice due to re-orgsThese job losses were clearly not my fault! My friend told me that her organizations policy is that, ‘While we know the economy is tough, and people are losing their jobs through no fault of their own, if you show you have been laid-off, you go immediately into the ‘no’ pile. What? Really?! Is that true?? My friend went onto tell me to ‘lie,’ she advised me to ‘lose’ the positions I was laid-off from and explain away those periods as being unemployed raising children and working on my education (both are not untrue). I was unnerved by her advice. So here is my question.Is she right, or is her companys policy uncommon to the rest of the world? I have been feeling so high developing a plan through the good advice you and David Perry have given me in your books (“Headhunter” Hiring Secrets and Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0), thinking I am doing all the right things, and now I feel like Chicken Littleplease get me back on track. Many thanks, D. D.” Here is how I responded to her: Dear DD, To a degree, both of you are right. As I repeatedly point out in Headhunter Hiring Secrets, as well as in a number of other forums, contrary to popular belief, companies today aren’t looking for ways to include applicants in their job candidate pools. Rather, they are looking for somethingâ€"anything!â€"they can use to exclude applicants from the poolâ€"and do so as quickly and as efficiently as possible! Until a short list of semi-finalists is developed, the entire hiring process is a game of exclusion, especially when some single positions advertised today can receive as many as 50,000 applications! That means companies must have some type of screening criteria in place just to handle the volume of applications. Your friend’s company is obviously using the filter of laid-off, or the appearance of being a job-hopper, as reasons to exclude applicants from further consideration. Fair? Absolutely not! Still true? Unfortunately, yes! However, no matter what, it is critical that one take the completely honest and transparent approach when addressing their work history, education, accomplishments and achievements. Remember, you are building the brand you and what you stand for. So let’s get back to your friend. They are right in that excluding the positions from your resume may get you in the door…initially. What they may not realize is what their HR department is doing behind the scenes. You see, with the proliferation of “resume factories” and credential creep, companies are conducting the most rigorous background checks ever. (Resume factories are businesses that will create totally false résumé for someone; credential creep is the exaggeration of titles, duties and responsibilities, and accomplishments and achievements on one’s resume.) In fact, one company recently told me that they assume that 80% of the résumés they receive have false and misleading information in them. And what is most interesting is that your friend, who works in banking industry, is in an industry where the background checks are now the most in-depth and rigorous of them all. Now before we proceed, I want to mention that there are two time periods in regard to your work history: The current -15 years of work history All prior work history Many professionals suggest that you don’t need to put anything past the current -15 years on your resume. Here is the reality â€" whether you choose to put your entire work history on your résumé or only the current -15 years, all companies you worked for during the time period you cover must be on your résumé. You can’t pick and choose what you want on your resume. The moment you fill out the employment application, you will be “found out.” Whereas the résumé is not an official legal document, the employment application is and your signature testifies to the truth of the document. Once completed, your work history on the employment application will be compared to your résumé. If there are discrepancies, you will now be excluded. If there aren’t discrepancies and the background checking reveals unreported work history, you will be branded as having committed fraud by falsifying a legal document and will either not be hired or will be fired if it comes out after the factâ€"even if it is months later. So what do you do when, through no fault of your own, you have some “spotty” work history? First, show quantifiable accomplishments and achievements, e.g., dollars earned or saved for the employing company, significant, specific goals attained, etc., while in every role during your career, including those where you may have lost the position through no fault of your own. Today, it is extremely important to get powerful letters of reference from “bosses” and/or others in management roles from all companies, but particularly the ones where you were laid-off that validate your performance. It’s also a good idea to ask them to include comments regarding the financial circumstances that may have necessitated lay-offs and/or reorganizations within the companies. Understand and accept the rather hard fact that you may have to play the “job hunting game” longer and harder than others because of your bad luck. Do not make excuses or play the “blame game.” Too many people spend too much time in interviews trying to explain periods of bad luck. To be honest about it, the longer the story, the more suspicious it tends to become. Rarely does the end justify the means, and that’s particularly true when it comes to the issue of submitting a falsified or inflated résumé, in an attempt to land a new job. Remember, the brand that is you takes literally years to build and perfect, yet it can take only a very short time to completely destroy your brand. Don’t you fall into the trap of preparing a “liar, liar, pants on fire” résumé in hopes of gaining an edge on other job seekers. It canâ€"and very likely will!â€"only come back to “burn” you! Author: Skip Freeman is the author of “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed . . . Forever! and is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The HTW Group (Hire to Win), an Atlanta, GA, Metropolitan Area Executive Search Firm. Specializing in the placement of sales, engineering, manufacturing and RD professionals, he has developed powerful techniques that help companies hire the best and help the best get hired.

Resume Writing Cheap - The Basics of Writing a Professional Resume

Resume Writing Cheap - The Basics of Writing a Professional ResumeMany people think that the only way to improve their resumes is by using expensive, high-tech methods. Most of these individuals are right. However, it may be difficult to find out who will actually be reviewing the resumes of individuals. One alternative is to use resume writing cheap techniques.The first and most important thing to do is to gather all your required information in writing. Write a resume that includes all of the information that you want to convey. You should also include the list of skills and experience that you have been given by your employer. The information you write should highlight specific talents or specialties that will benefit you when you graduate.When you're ready to submit your resume, make sure you use a template. The template will allow you to get the best placement for your resume and eliminate the need to write anything yourself. This will also eliminate the time you would otherwise spend trying to find the best format to display your credentials. Therefore, it is important to carefully review all the potential formats that you can find before you select a format.One important part of the resume is your contact information. It should include the name, address, and phone number of your company. In addition, you should include your social security number and, if you have one, the current and previous addresses of any other companies you are employed by. These types of details should not be omitted.The next important part of the resume is the contact information for anyone else you are associated with. This can include names of relatives, jobs held, schools attended, hobbies, or sports. This information should include all of the contact information that is required for that specific job. By making sure that all this information is included on your resume, you will be able to avoid wasting time looking for someone who may not even be available.Next, you should che ck to see how much space is available on your resume. This is an important aspect of resume writing cheap because the majority of people who fill out the same information end up with the same amount of space. Therefore, you should consider allocating as much space as possible.Another important point to consider is how long the resume is. The length of the resume is determined by the length of the job description you've used. However, there are ways you can be creative and utilize longer words to represent your achievements.Finally, you should check to see how you plan to format your resume. Some people prefer bullet points, others like bulleted lists, and still others prefer lists of accomplishments. Keep in mind that you should not copy the format of another person, rather, you should put your own personal spin on it.

Thousands of Jobs if You Know Where to Look - CareerAlley

Thousands of Jobs if You Know Where to Look - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Although the unemployment rate has improved over the last few years, there still appears to be a shortage of jobs for those who want to work (or get a new job). I say appears because there are jobs out there (if you know where to look and have the right skills). One issue is job mismatch right jobs, wrong skills. Another issue is not knowing where (or how) to find jobs that might match your skills. For the unemployed, the underemployed and the not yet employed (like future high school and college grads) there are several options. Reassess your skills and focus on jobs that are a match there are job opportunities if you know how to match your skills to opportunities. Another option is to change your skill-set (training, additional schooling, etc.), focusing on where the economy is going rather than where it has been. With that in mind, there are still thousands of jobs out there to be had in both traditional industries and new industries. In fact, there are probably 10s of thousands of jobs to be had. Now there may not be thousands of jobs that fit your skills and the jobs may not all be located where you live, but if you are willing to have an open mind and are flexible about where you live (or desperate in the extreme), there are many opportunities and Im about to show you how to find them. Go Directly to the Source: Companies spend an incredible amount of money hiring staff. From leveraging recruiters (very expensive) to job search boards like SimplyHired or Indeed.com. Internal sourcing (see below), is less expensive and (if used correctly) more efficient than external recruiting. For job seekers, its a way to have your resume seen first. Company Career Sites: Most of these companies have their own career sites where they list open positions and also accept resumes for general recruiting. It costs companies significantly less to hire individuals who are sourced from their career site. Resumes that are submitted directly to company career sites will have a slightly higher priority than those submitted via job search boards. Senior level roles are more likely to be filled via recruiters (for a variety of reasons). Where to look Take a look at CareerAlleys listing of Company Career Sites. If you dont find the company you are looking for on this page, go to their home page and look for their company career site. Employee Referrals: Another good way to leverage both your network and company career sites is to have someone you know who works at the company submit your resume directly for the job opportunity. Employers highly value internal recommendations. Your Network: A slight variation on the item above is to have your network help find a job opportunity for you within their company (rather than you finding one and then they submit your resume). Many times jobs are created and not advertised for a period of time. See 5 Tips for Creating a Professional LinkedIn Profile. Use Recruiters: Recruiters have direct access to hiring managers (and sometimes have an exclusive on some positions). Find the recruiters that cover your industry or functional role for the best results. Take a look at 5 Tips for Working with Recruiters CareerAlleys Recruiters Headhunters list Use a Job Search Boards: There are probably hundreds of job search boards, but you should only focus on 1-3 sites that best serve your needs. Try to use one or two generic major sites (like Indeed.com) plus at least one site that focuses on your industry. Take a look at CareerAlleys Job Search Boards list. How to get a job The theme of this story is very similar to what Ive said in my opening paragraph yes, the current unemployment rate has improved, but there are lots of jobs out there. The article is worth a read for several reasons, not the least of which there are plenty of good tips. Successful Job Searching This article, by About.com, provides a step-by-step guide to finding a job. Categories include Write a Resume, Complete a Job Application, Find Job Listings plus a long list of other resources. The right side of this article has a link to several videos 10 thinks to do after a layoff and How to prepare for a job interview. How to find a job during a recession CNN weighs in with an article on how to find a job. Another step-by-step article with topics such as trying freelance work, freshen your skills, networking, polish your brand (like my market yourself). The middle of the article has additional links to job related articles. HOW TO FIND A JOB? Not sure why there is a question mark at the end of this pages name, but dont be fooled by the first page. There are a number of links on this site to resources such as job search, job applications, resumes, cover letters and more. Each link leads to a robust page with information on the topic. At the bottom of the page are several other links to Work Menu (several resources here), Training, Where (like, where to find a job) and Who can help (many more resources). And Now the Job Listings and Resources: The 100 Best Jobs This is a great link, as it shows the highest ranked jobs search sites (as per Google) based on page rank, a few of which are included below. You will note that it is a fairly long list (and you will want to start at the top). The other great thing about this link is that it also provides links to Executive Search, Entry Level and Internships, Job Fairs and more. Now, you should note that, just because a site has a high Google ranking does not necessarily mean it is the best site. So what are some of the best sites, see below for a few. Indeed.com This is one of the best sites at the moment and, according to their site, thousands of jobs were added in the last 7 days (and that is not a typo) thousands of jobs, just as I promised. The first page is a very simple interface, two choices What and Where. You can also click on the Advanced Search which provides a broad range of search options. There are additional links at the bottom for Job Trends, Salaries and Forums. And , you dont have to post your resume on this site. Recruiters Online Your key to the hidden job market is the tag line for this job search site. A very simple first page Search Jobs, Post or Edit your Resume, and Find a Recruiter. Click on Search Jobs for their very interesting search engine. They provide examples of how you can leverage their job search engine by leveraging keywords. Click Find a Recruiter (at the top of the screen if you are not on the main page). The page lists a few featured recruiters with a search engine on the right hand side. Enter your criteria and the search engine will return a list of recruiters. The Riley Guide Probably the most comprehensive job search resource on the Internet, this site has everything you will need. Where to start? The top of the page has a few menu items which link to job search resources . The body of the page has additional resources and related and links to relevant content. The right side of the page has Job Search listings search box. This site is definitely worth spending time on and reviewing all of the resources available. And if Thats Not Enough: Executive Search 5 Job Search Tips for College Grads and Entry Level Job Seekers Industry-Specific Job Boards Book Corner [easyazon_link asin=0982609337 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]How To Get A Job In 30 Days Or Less: Discover Insider Hiring Secrets On Applying Interviewing For Any Job And Job Getting Tips Strategies To Find The Job You Desire[/easyazon_link] We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by

How to Perfect Your CV Today - CareerEnlightenment.com

How to Perfect Your CV Today A CV will provide a potential employer with a first impression of who you are and what you can do. It serves as an opportunity to present yourself in a positive light and potentially open the door to an exciting new career.Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of submitting an average CV that fails to showcase their experience, qualifications, achievements and hard work ethic.To ensure multiple hiring managers invite you for an interview in the near future, read this top advice on how to perfect your CV today.Redraft Your InformationAn employer will want to quickly identify why you are an interesting candidate for a vacancy. For this reason, you must aim to clearly and succinctly present the facts about who you are, what you have done and what you can do for their business.Always use plain English and avoid using annoying jargon and clichés, as they will think you are wasting their valuable time. So, stick to facts, figures and achievements for no more than two pages, which could persuade them to invite you for an interview.Improve the Layout and AppearanceA CV’s presentation can be just as important as its content. To encourage a hiring manager to read the document from start to finish, you must aim to evenly space each item on the page and separate long paragraphs with line breaks. You could also capture their attention by using bullet points rather than writing sentences.The font you choose can also make your CV either aesthetically pleasing or hard to look at. So, avoid the likes of Times New Roman and select a cleaner font, such as Arial, Tahoma or Verdana. It is a small change that could make a big difference to your CV. Want to Read More Articles Like This One?Sign up here to receive weekly updates from Career Enlightenment, and never miss another powerful job searching tip! SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!We hate spam too. Unsubscribe any time. Feature a Great Personal StatementA personal statement will allow you to introduce yourself to a potential employer. To prove you are the right person for the job, you must effectively highlight your experience, extensive skillset and soft skills, which should prove there is no better person for the job opening.If, however, you don’t know how to successfully sell yourself, it might be worthwhile turning to PurpleCV the CV Writing Professionals, rather than settling for an average CV that fails to stand out from the crowd. PurpleCV can showcase your key skills and professional attributes, which could increase the likelihood of you securing an interview and a position at a company.Tailor a CV to a Job OpportunityIncrease the likelihood of being invited to an interview by tailoring your CV to a job opportunity. Not only must you thoroughly read the job description, but you should visit a company’s website to identify their:VisionLanguageGoalsProjectsBy familiarizing yourself with a business, you will be able to create a CV that will blow them away.If you send a template CV over to a prospective employer, don’t be surprised if the phone doesn’t ring or you receive zero interview invites in your inbox.