You may hear the term e-resume or electronic resume thrown about. It’s used in reference to several different types of non-paper resumes. Did you know there are 5 types of e-resumes that you may need to use? Here are the 5 types of e-resumes you might come across:
1. ASCII Resume
ASCII resumes are [...]
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I’ve added a new feature to the Career Choice Guide home site. I’ve asked employers to provide their tips on job searching here: Job Search Advice from Employers.
As of this writing, you’ll find tips about writing a good resume as well as job interview tips from an employer’s perspective on the site. As [...]
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How long should your resume be? Your resume should be no longer than two pages. However, it’s wise to think about that question in a different way.
Instead, try asking yourself, “How long will an employer look at my resume?” The answer to that question is about 30 seconds at most. So, [...]
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There are three basic resume styles, chronological, functional and combination. While, these styles all exist for a reason, if I was forced to choose the absolute best resume format, I’d choose the combination resume. A combination resume has the best features of both the chronological and the functional resume formats, with none of the problems [...]
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There are several different ways to submit a resume. You may submit your resume:
by mail
in person
via fax
through email
online through a company website
online through a job bank website
How to Submit a Resume
To determine the best way to submit a resume when you’re applying to an advertised job, simply follow the instructions exactly as they are outlined [...]
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Doing a little bit of company research is a very easy way to help yourself stand out from the competition in your job search. With a little bit of ingenuity, you can often do good company research even when you’re provided with nothing more than a fax number in a job ad
1. Ideally you [...]
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