Have you ever been excited to apply for a position that you feel was created for you?  Or perhaps you just like what you are reading and you want to see if you would be qualified. If so you are not alone, many people stumble across their “ideal job” and quickly throw together a resume to get their name in front of the right people.

“Throwing together a quick resume” will typically not get you very far.  A well thought out resume should incorporate some very specific accomplishments of what you have done for your employers with are similar to the skill sets that the “ideal job” is looking for.

I am a strong advocate of having a resume ready to go at a moment’s notice, and that may take some time initially but in the end will be a good investment.  As with anything the length of the resume is the key question. how many pages should it be – the answer is simpler than you might think.

If you have worked for more than 10 years then your resume should not exceed 2 pages.  If you have worked for less than 10 years it should not exceed 1 page.  Where we run into problems is when we want to show that we working in the “Ideal job” industry but is 15 years ago and we want to showcase that, there are ways that you can add specific job history without adding more than the last 10 years of work history, that is simply by listing the title and the company without more detail except for the areas in which you are showing them the relevance.

As for not having enough to fill up a 1 page resume, that is also simple, DON”T do it.  While it is tempting to enlarge the print and stretch the spacing, it simply looks like you are trying to hard.  Instead be specific on the resume and utilize your Cover Letter to showcase your talents.

We are here at Resumerx.com to assist you with your resume writing needs.  As always, have a great day!

Naomi

With the year 2013 behind us, many people are looking at setting goals and thinking about where they want to be with their Career by the end of the year.  As you look at changing jobs, considering applying for a different position or maybe returning back to the workforce after some time off.  Then it is time to consider what your resume needs, does it need a D.I.E.T. or a B.U.F.F. up, don’t worry you are not alone in not knowing what we mean by DIET or BUFF, so we will explain.

D – De-cluttering,  I -Illusive, E -Endless, T – Tiring

or is it in need of a B.U.F.F.  …..

B – Beneficial – U -Useful – F – Facts – F – Functional

Well the true answer is that most people all need a little Resume D.I.E.T. and a little B.U.F.F.ing up.

Several resumes today are still showing that where they worked 20 years as a mailroom clerk and are familiar with facsimile machines vs. a Fax machine, both are proper terminology, however an updated use of terms will go a long way in getting noticed when you start sending out your resume for that ideal job.

Please reach out to us here at Resume Rx and see how we can help you with the Resume D.I.E.T or B.U.F.F.

Naomi

Many people make a News Year Resolution or set goals for themselves for the New Year.  While setting a resolution and or a goal they are both something you want to achieve in a specific period.

Are you one of many that are considering a change in your work environment?  Maybe a new job, new position or just wanting to be heard in your company?  Are you looking to be prepared for when the right opportunity may arise?

At Resume Rx we are here to help with all of the above.  We can help write a new resume, cover letters and provide coaching with interview preparation and more.

Based on over 15 years of HR experience we can help you work towards a new resolution and or goals.

Employers recognize that many employees work for a paycheck to make their lives easier for their families. Aside from receiving a fair paycheck, creating a fun, inviting work environment is an important way to keep employees happy. But how do you appreciate employees when you have a budget?

Employers seek new methods in employee recognition within the confines of their financial plans. Some of the more popular methods are typically overlooked and are very cost effective. Some of the simplest are still the best methods.

• Remember to recognize people by their name when possible. By simply knowing an employee’s name, you are telling them you care.

• Try to send a personal thank you from the boss, and or owner. This lets your employees know you care.

• Buy lunch for a department every now and then. It creates a fun environment for your employees to engage in and helps you get to know your employees as well.

• Organize company picnics including families. Letting your employees know that you care about their families is a good way to really get to know your employees on a more personal level, making them feel more important to you.

• Purchase movie tickets for a job well done. It’s a nice way to congratulate a worker.

• Give employees public recognition in front of their peers for good work.

While these are simple business methods, employers sometimes forget to go back to the basics. With these simple methods, you can ensure employee recognition and create an overall better environment around the office.