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Written by Tanya Clonan
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Selection Criteria! Where do I start? Staring blankly at the computer screen waiting for divine inspiration to strike? Waiting for your true brilliance to flow through your fingertips onto that miserable looking blank page? Fear not! The key is preparation and the method is step by step.
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Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 14:40 |
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Written by Tanya Clonan
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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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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 12:29 |
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Written by Tanya Clonan
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My Qualifications! The importance of this aspect of your resume depends largely on whether the position you are applying for has mandatory requirements. If it is essential to have certain qualifications, it is critical to communicate this from the very start. While usually placed on the front page of the resume (I generally favour this approach), some candidates are electing to mention their qualifications in their Career Objective or Key Competencies (that’s next week’s topic!) and provide the details after the employment summary. Either way, once you have decided where it is best placed, what headings do you use and what information is critical? |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 12:30 |
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Written by Tanya Clonan
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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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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 12:29 |
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