Why aren’t you still learning?

Unemployed?  Only if you sit at home all day and watch TV while you fill out online applications online for jobs posted in the local newspapers or the ‘big boy’ job boards.  While published jobs are less than 65% of the real openings ‘out there,’ if ...

Words to delete from your resume

  One of the small mistakes I often see on resumes by inexperienced job seekers are unnecessary words and phrases taking up vital white space, which forces the resume owners to try to squeeze more into their allotted number of pages. Starting at the top of ...

Alumni benefits: What to expect when rehired

Many rehired employees have the capacity to negotiate from a point of strength with employers who wish to rehire them. Smart job seekers can regain benefits, higher salaries, and other tenured perks, if the company has the financial capacity. No company is legally obligated to provide the grandfathering of benefits, privileges, or perks. But offering these in small or incremental amounts could be a deciding factor to hiring back a special skills or unique employee that can give the company an edge against the competition. Alumnus should get everything negotiated in the final interview for an offer of (rehire) employment letter so there is no misunderstanding once onboard.

Recruiter Tips to Assure Your “ELECTRONIC RESUME” Is Noticed (Query Results)

What you don’t know about the recruiting processes used by employers seeking qualified applicants to find a perfect candidate for a job opening can leave you wondering why you weren’t contacted.  You have the skills, training, education, years of experience – so why isn’t the phone ...

Does Your Resume Give Identity Thieves a Roadmap?

Job seekers are eager to give information in resumes to obtain interviews, but many don’t realize too much information can provide opportunities for identity thieves. As a Human Resources Manager, I’ve noticed a trend of job seekers adding unnecessary and intimately personal information to resumes. Social ...

Resume du Jour – Garfield Warren – Network/System Administrator & Help Desk; Aerospace; Aerostat Operator

Garfield Warren St. Robert, MO 65584 (573) 336-2702 / (917) 580-1412 garfield.warren.it@gmail.com   OBJECTIVE:            Help Desk, Network and/or System Administration, Fiber Optic Tech, Field Service Representative, Aerospace Maintenance Tech, Aerostat Operator   CLEARANCE:             DoD, Secret (adjudicated: 03/08; expires 03/18) CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) 06/13 PASSPORT: ...

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Resume du Jour – Steve MacLaird

Steven A. MacLaird Stafford, VA 22554 Cell: (703) 231-6335 stevemacLaird@gmail.com   OBJECTIVE:  Business Development / Program Management Executive / V.P.   EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:   27.5 years, Military Service, United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge 27+ years, Domestic Property Management 18 years, International Business /14 years Project Management ...

Resume du Jour – Moneve (NeeVee) L. Flores (HR Manager)

Moneve (NeeVee) L. Flores Woodbridge, VA Home: (703) 910-6989 Cell: (240) 461-9589 nflores00@hotmail.com   OBJECTIVE:              Human Resources Manager or Director   EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:   14 years, Human Resources Generalist 6 years, Human Resources Trade Organization Industry 2 years, Security Industry 2 years, Management 1.25 years, ...

Words to delete from your resume

Words to delete from your resume   One of the small mistakes I often see on resumes by inexperienced job seekers are unnecessary words and phrases taking up vital white space, which forces the resume owners to try to squeeze more into their allotted number of ...