A recent article from CNN makes a pretty good case for the single page, double spaced resume to go the way of cassette tapes. The article quotes Gretchen Gunn, a principal at MGD Services, a staffing firm in Stockton, New Jersey as saying she doesn't accept paper resumes and instead asks for them electronically. Further, potential employees are … Continue reading Are paper resumes outdated?
Volunteer experience can help you get a job
In some non-profits (and other companies), unless you have worked there as a volunteer or intern, you aren't likely to get a full-time, paid position. Even if the organization doesn't have an official hire from within policy, volunteering might entice the hiring manager to give your resume a second look. In the February, 2012 issue … Continue reading Volunteer experience can help you get a job
Applicants Beware!
I hope in sharing my story, some of you will avoid the same situation. Like lots of recent graduates, by July 2005, I was freaking out and applying for any position that I was even remotely interested in. Unfortunately, using Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com and a few others meant, I was also unwittingly applying for job scams. … Continue reading Applicants Beware!