Author: Tekareer
Is A Summary Necessary On A Resume?
Is a summary necessary on a resume? The short answer is: Absolutely not! “No paragraph should ever lead your resume!” warns J.T. O’Donnell, LinkedIn Influencer and founder of Work It DAILY. “It does not get read.” This is especially true if you plan to write an “objective” statement about yourself such as: “I’m a high-achieving…
Four challenges people face when upskilling in their career (and how to overcome them)
We surveyed over 2,000 people from across the UK, to find out their biggest challenges when it came to upskilling in their careers. Here are the top four barriers, and our advice on how to overcome them. The post Four challenges people face when upskilling in their career (and how to overcome them) appeared first…
Top Mistakes To Avoid When Aiming To Attract New Clients
When you are a freelancer, your clients are your lifeblood! Whether you have been a freelancer for five months or 15 years, it is always important to know when it is time to look for new clients, to add to your client list or, to know what you can do to successfully land a client.…
Being Your Own Reference: Rating Yourself As A Professional In The Job Interview
Have you ever been asked, “How do you rate yourself?” in a job interview? The qualifier could be “as a professional,” “as an employee,” or maybe as the holder of a certain skill set. In most cases, they want you to give them an answer between 1 and 10 in order to get some concrete…
Interview Questions About A Time You Went Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty
We all put a lot of thought and effort into how to answer questions about times we failed so that we don’t look bad in the interview, but how much thought do we put into choosing stories to answer softball questions like, “Tell me about a time you went above and beyond the call of…
7 Sweet Summer Jobs For Teachers
As a kid, I remember thinking teachers had great jobs because they got to take summers off. I didn’t quite grasp the challenges of the position nor did I understand that, unlike their students, teachers do not spend the summer at sleep-away camp or catching up on video games. I still think that teachers have…
DBS Checks: What you need to know
To help you understand what they involve (and whether you actually need one), here’s everything you need to know about DBS checks. The post DBS Checks: What you need to know appeared first on reed.co.uk.
3 Signs You Should Look For A New Job
In most cases, people don’t realize their job is in jeopardy or that it’s time to move on to something else. However, I understand that changing jobs can be scary, especially in the current economy. But at times, it’s necessary because you can be happy and fulfilled one day, then laid off and depressed the…
#1 Resume Improvement All Job Seekers Can Make
Is your resume generating offers to interview? If not, it’s time to make some changes. The number one resume improvement any job seeker in any field can make is simple. Quantification Quantification means to describe your accomplishments in terms of numbers, dollars, and percentages. For instance… “Led accounting team for division” is less effective than…
5 Things To Consider Before Quitting Your Job
Quitting. It’s a huge decision. It’s also something all of us have considered at least once. Are you thinking about quitting your job? Before you make any rash decisions, you need to ask yourself a few very important questions. The last thing you want to do is regret a major life move like quitting your…