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Written by Tanya Clonan
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009 04:28 |
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What is the role of your resume in the contemporary job market? As the employment market becomes increasingly competitive and the nature of our work becomes more complex, recruitment processes have had to change in order to remain effective. For example, applications are invariably done online, are often electronically scanned and need to demonstrate evidence of your skills, abilities and achievements. While the resume retains its importance as a vital part of securing an interview, the information it needs to contain in order to be successful has altered over recent years.
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Written by Tanya Clonan
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Tuesday, 09 June 2009 00:42 |
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What is your Career Objective? An effective resume must have a strong Career Objective as the first headed section of your document. When crafting a Career Objective, I like to think of it as “building a bridge” from you to the position you are applying for in a way that demonstrates a logical and personal connection. While the statement needs to be general and not specific to any one position, it needs to be tailored to ensure that the reader quickly understands, without too much detail, “why” you are suitable for the position. This is also where to position any deficiencies in your experience or work history in a positive light. |
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