Archive for February, 2012

Things not to miss on your Resume

Friday, February 24th, 2012

To briefly explain Cover Letter it is a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information; largely a letter of introduction. Cover letters sent in reference to resumes or CVs are also known as a Job Application Letters.

It is a business letter written to a prospective employer to express your interest in and qualifications for a position. It accompanies your resume and serves as a foreword to your resume. This supplement is an opening for the recruiter so he knows what to expect in the resume and later on in you during the interview.

The Cover Letter can be put in two broad categories when discussing them in regard to job applications:

Cover Letter of application is a requirement when applying for a specific, advertised opening. It accompanies your resume and is well focused as an application for a job position that you know is vacant.

Cover Letter of Inquiry expresses interest in an organization, there is no certainty concerning a vacancy. This is based entirely on the possibility of a vacancy. In this case your resume will make way in their database and you will be notified in case a vacancy is created.

Whether it is a resume or a business proposal or a manuscript draft consider Cover Letter a necessary part.

Resume Title

A title helps to define its essence by not only making it more specific but also by being an introduction in itself.

If you are dropping your resume by hand then chances are that you would not need a resume title but online resume submission requires a title. This resume title can be summed up synonymously to keywords. Since resume title is mainly used to make the resume database easier to go fishing in for the appropriate candidate. However there is no denying that the first glance at your resume and it is the title which will encourage the recruiter to read on. Therefore it is advisable to use your name or give the post you are applying for.

Your Resume Title will allow you to differentiate your resume(s) and is the first thing that employers will see when searching for candidates. The best way to make your Resume Title work for you is to use your desired Job Title or highlight your key experience and qualifications.

A Resume Title is required to make your resume searchable in our database. But don’t worry so much about a Resume title as to ignore what you write to make your resume stand out…

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Profile Picture: Photograph is your image

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

If you are a social networking user, then you must have a picture on your profile. Recruiters and hiring managers are now using smart search methods like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for potential candidates. The details you have provided over a social networking website, including your profile picture, now matters to employers and professionals.

Dos and don’ts of making a profile picture:

Using Head Shot:

You should make a picture with head and shoulders in which face is highlighted. Do not select a picture of some party or an event with weird poses or faces. Do you think someone will hire you after looking at your profile picture in which you are scowling and frowning? I don’t believe so!

Flattering Photo:

Use some soft and glamorous style effects and you portrayed in the best light.

Focus area selection:

Make sure that your face is properly focused. If you are trying to capture a picture with focus on background like hills or walls, then it won’t be considered as a professional picture. The result of your picture should not be blurry at all.

Clothing selection:

Cloths are very important for personality and picture quality. Funky and cool dresses are good to show off, but if you are making a profile picture then it should be a decent choice. Color combinations of your clothing like T-Shirt or Tie should be in a good contrast.

Use original and current picture:

Select the most recent picture of yours. Never post an old picture as it is a sign of being deceptive.

Selecting a photographer:

It doesn’t matter who is taking your photograph. You can do it by yourself. You can try it with your cell phone or web cam. All what matters is that you do it the right way.

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