The Contact section of your resume is the very first thing a recruiter will see. It is right on top, so it is important to write this section flawlessly. A mistake here could mean you miss your chance of getting contacted regarding an interview. Therefore, below, we will discuss what to add as contact items …
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If you have seen a job application asking for a plain text resume or are simply deciding on which style of resume to submit, you may be wondering what a plain text resume is. A plain text resume, also known as an American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) resume, is a resume with no …
Resumes call for a particular format involving leaving out personal pronouns and including many half sentences or phrases instead of full sentences. Because we use this unusual method of writing, is it appropriate to include periods at the end of a bulleted list? Should You Use Periods with Bullet Points on a Resume? Periods …
“Series 7”, otherwise known as the “General Securities Representative Qualification Examination” (GS) is an exam administered by FINRA which measures one’s competency as a general securities representative. In the financial market, being able to buy and sell securities is a necessary asset in many positions. Should you be putting this on your resume? Should …
Contrary to popular belief with how high-tech our working environments have become, there are instances where it is acceptable to submit a handwritten resume. Not conventional, but still acceptable. Below, we will discuss them, and the pros and cons of submitting a handwritten resume. Should you submit a handwritten resume? You should only submit …
Joining the Peace Corps requires 3 to 6 months of full-time experience with a large commercial or family-run business. Therefore, before even joining you would have acquired useful professional exposure. But the real quality experience comes from your time volunteering. Similar to a mission trip, you are immersing yourself in a community to understand other …
In the world of sales, being a door-to-door salesperson is a job that even the most experienced professionals have had at least once in their careers. It takes a wealth of dedication, motivation, and social skills to be able to succeed in this position. The skills gained from door-to-door sales transfer to other positions extremely …
Being able to program in the modern world is one of the most important and versatile skills one can have. Every industry around the world requires websites, or they may require gadgets or machinery in their stores. Because this is such an important skill, it is incredibly important to list it properly on a resume! …
Your name plays an essential part in any document, especially your resume. Your resume is a marketing tool. The name you put on it clarifies who you are and what your brand is. The name you choose also lets people know how you want to be referred to at your workplace, in emails, etc. Now, …