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3 Places That Give Free Resume Advice
Professional resume services aren't the only places to find help on updating your resume. Objective advice can be had without paying for it, if you know where to look. Take your chances by bringing your resume to one or more of these places recommended by The Wall Street Journal — they're free, so you have nothing to lose.
10 Small Mistakes That May Cost You the Job
Yes, we're all human. Yes, we all make mistakes. But your job search isn't the time to make them.
Grind Tip: Catch Up on Tracking Your Accomplishments
The majority has spoken, and 87 percent of you plan on looking for new jobs when the economy takes a turn for the better. Be prepared for a stronger job market by taking stock of your accomplishments now.
Keeping an up-to-date resume is the best way to stay on your toes during any job market.
Résumés With "White-Sounding" Names Have Better Success?
Difficult to pronounce last names might elicit some middle school teasing, and unfortunately name-based discrimination doesn't end once the days of playground recess are long gone. According to a study performed for the National Bureau of Economic Research, résumés with "white-sounding" names have a 50 percent greater chance of receiving a response from employers compared to applicants with African American names.
CNN Money spoke with a few job seekers with "ethnic-sounding" last names who are convinced their names are turning off employers from giving them a chance.
Ask Savvy: Should I Include an Incomplete Certification on My Resume?
Dear Savvy,
I nearly completed a certificate program at a university different than my alma mater. I had to take seven courses and then make a portfolio, and the program had to be completed in two years. I finished the courses, but I wasn't able to complete the portfolio in time, so I didn't receive the certificate.
5 "Little" Résumé Mistakes to Avoid
It's often said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Assuming you submitted a cover letter, your résumé is your chance to make a second impression, which means it needs be perfect or it could cost you the job. If your aim is to create an impressive resume to sell yourself, you must ensure you don't slip up on the little stuff.
Ask Savvy: What's the Best Time to Submit a Job Application?
Dear Savvy,
I've been looking for a job for three months and finally found a promising listing at a small company. I have my application together and am eager to submit it, but I am wondering if you think there is an ideal time of day to send it in so it will get noticed and read immediately. I am sure there are hundreds of other applicants and I want to get it right.
Requesting Resumes Via Text Message: Brilliant or Baffling?
If you've been tracking your whereabouts in 140 characters on Twitter, then you'd have no problem detailing why you're the best person for a job in 160, right? British mobile phone content provider Teimlo is hiring by text, requesting that potential candidates send a 160-character text message selling themselves as the first step in the application process.
If the company is impressed with the text, candidates will have to go through more traditional hiring steps like sending a full resume and interviewing in person.
Resume Tip: Double Check This Detail Before You Send
You want to get on the hiring manager's good side, right? There's one common but easily avoidable mistake that candidates make, and it's one that seriously annoys those in charge of sorting through applicants. It's all about the way you save your resume.
Product / Marketing Manager Résumé, Remedied
After working in her current position for three years, TeamSugar member cents4dollars is ready for a new challenge. She's found a couple of awesome positions and is excited to apply, so she posted her résumé in my Résumé Remedy group for advice on how it could be improved. My two cents are below; feel free to add your own feedback in the comments!
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