March 12th, 2012
As you look for a job, keeping trail of several different resumes can be complicated. Have you ever considered moving to a paperless resume as a way to keep trail of your work record as well as experience?
Paperless resumes are simple to craft and make use of. More and more job hunters shift away from hard copy resumes so a paperless resume might soon become a necessity. Be ahead of time and show potential employers you are up with the new trends. Here is how to get your paperless resume right:
1. Highlight your accomplishments
An online or paperless resume should still highlight your accomplishments. You need to share
- your key skills
- how you can benefit a company
- be an advantage for a future position
As you begin to adjust your resume, be sure to put your experiences in an order that will showcase your greatest accomplishment first and so on. As you highlight your qualifications, be sure to remember what makes you marketable to potential employers.
2. Industry keywords
Using keywords in your resume is critical for your triumph. Make sure to use industry keywords to help get you noticed by recruiters searching online for talent.
3. Maximize your exposure
Once you have developed your resume, post it to more than one site to get yourself exposed to as many recruiters as possible on Bayrozgar.com.
4. Contact information
Be sure you have the most recent and correct contact information easily accessible. Having your contact information at the top of your resume makes it the first thing that a recruiter sees.
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March 8th, 2012
When you have decades of work experience under your belt you would prefer your resume highlighted your expertise to the full. You would try and make it do justice to your quality work life by adding on to its quantity. However it is important that you remember at all times while making your resume that it is by no means your autobiography or your ticket to appreciation for expertise that you have shown. But then it also doesn’t mean in any way that you skip out on important information.
It is a good idea to take your time and prioritize your information. No recruiter would mind going through a slightly longer resume if it gives a better idea of how capable the applicant is. On the other hand a lengthy resume full of no concrete information is likely to put your recruiter in a nasty mood.
While reviewing job applications hiring managers prefer if they get a clear picture so they can decide better as to whom to give the green signal for the interviews.
How long a resume be? There is no ideal length. No hard and core rule as to whether it should be one page long or two pages long. Don’t go overboard yes that is important, but it is also important that you don’t undermine your own value by missing out on valuable work experience. If it was worth your time it is worth being on your resume, so prioritize your life and put it down on your resume even if it goes to two or even three pages. Hiring managers don’t mind pouring down on lengthy resumes till they are not time wasting.
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March 8th, 2012
With every New Year new trends come while old ones fade out. This is not only true for fashion, gadgets, technology, and science but also for resumes. As we enter into a New Year, here are some of the best practices when it comes to crafting your resume in 2012:
1. The days of including a career objective and/or professional summary are over. It’s a waste of valuable space. Get to business by being relevant to the job posting.
2. Be concrete
Use numbers and proof of what you’ve done. Stop putting generic tasks down, and instead. The more you can quantify your efforts with actual numbers or data, the better positioned you’ll be.
3. Cover letters are back
It’s a perfect opportunity to sell yourself, and it’s where you can infuse personality into your application.
4. Keywords are your friend
Instead of using a lot of useless jargon on your resume, pay attention to the keywords in the job posting.
5. Wow with visual resumes
More people are using tools to help illustrate their work history, present the information on their resumes in a unique way that stands out.
6. Give video a chance
In this tough economy, job seekers are going to creative lengths to get their name, talents and personality in front of employers, like a resume video.
7. Social media are here to stay
If you’re not using social media to promote yourself, you’re missing out. You as a job seeker need to use all the channels available to you to put yourself in front of recruiters. Using Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn as a means to give updates on your career or connect with other professionals gives your resume legs and can make you more memorable as a candidate.
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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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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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January 27th, 2012
Avoid choosing an opportunity or going for a job that does not suit your skill set. Your need is important but when you will have to leave, sooner or later, the time you have spent to search and doing this job will be wasted. Never forget that time is money!
Most importantly, people who already are working and switching their jobs should make decisions wisely. You need to have good reasons to leave your current job. Leaving a job for personal issues with the higher management or for some more money is not a logical reason. Talk and consult with your friends and colleagues who can suggest you better.
Following are the two important factors to consider before accepting a job offer.
Match your knowledge and skills
Choosing a job with little money and with no career advancement is a big loss. Make a move only when you have a better position, and if the company is reputed in the job industry. You might have spent many years for earning experience in your field, but starting as a fresh will be idiocy.
Even if you don’t like the environment of your workplace you can handle the situation and people working there. What will you do if the new company and new colleagues will be even worse than these? You never know because no company or employer would be perfect. So, be sure and positively think about your options!
Balance your work and life style
The next thing is to look for a better life style. Working extra, over time or spending long time than you spend at your existing workplace, is another important factor that needs to be considered. If you think that working more than normal business hours is good, then you are mistaken. You are spoiling your life style this way. You should be able to balance your professional and personal life.
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January 25th, 2012
Due to unemployment and downsizing in companies, some people are left with the only choice of working from home. They need a good internet connection and of course a UPS with some good battery time in a country like Pakistan where electricity is a forever like issue. Part timers and people working from home have online jobs where they can remotely communicate with their employers. When you are working for foreigners and you get paid in dollars or pounds, it seems to be a very attractive deal. It’s a virtual workplace and it is an easier way of doing a job.
There are many reasons why people choose to work from home but they all get almost the same benefits. They can stay at their home with their children close which saves them day care expenses. They do not become a part of office politics and do not have fear of losing job because of any professional jealousy or personal grudges. Most of all they are self-employed and they set their own schedules and deadlines.
Online jobs indeed set you free and you get more time for your own life. However, people are facing issues working from home and they are unable to manage it properly. The question is why is it so? Well the answer is very much predictable but there are some ground realities that we are avoiding most of the time.
If we have time to complete our work and the deadline is at a distance, we become lazy. Most of the time we have other things to do and we don’t follow the schedules. It’s better if you make a schedule considering both, professional and personal aspects
- Making To-do list a day before
Make sure you make your to-do list a day before. First, list down your fixed events like meetings, lunch and conference calls etc. then tackle and manage other things in an efficient manner.
- Take breaks and stop working on time
If you are addicted to your computer and working more than regular, then what’s the fun of doing an online job?
Take breaks and avoid sitting on computer for a long time. Once, you are done with your daily assignments, end your work and shut down your computer.
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January 19th, 2012
Prepare for the interview
It does not matter if you can speak English and you are a very good speaker. What matters is that how you present yourself in front of an interviewer and how good you are in making a right impression. Even if you do not get a job, your intention should be to give your best!
Before you apply for a job, a little research is better. Always check the name of company and operations on its website. Match their job description with your skills and see how you can contribute to their organization. List down their requirements and then start making points according to your career skills. This will help you in making good answers when you will be interviewed. You don’t know what questions will be asked but try to prepare a few common interview questions.
Secret of good communication
If you can read minds and you can judge opinion of other people then you know the secret. You should have an ability to develop yourself what others want from you. Do not change yourself but present yourself as they want you to be. The best bet is to make an eye contact with the person you are talking to. Not only your dressing sense but your facial expressions and gestures are also being tested while taking an interview. Be confident that you can do it but also show that you still want to learn. You have skills and experience but you are still interested in a better opportunity.
Be a good listener
Listening is the major part of communication skills and if you listen effectively then you can understand better. Never forget that listening can help you understand what a hiring manager is looking for. If you pick up on details, you can use the same details to highlight your area of expertise according to their requirements. Make sure, you are not thinking about the next question of an interviewer. Let the interviewer complete his question, and then you should speak.
Two-way communication is the only way
Do not interrupt the conversation. However, you should be asking probing questions at a decent space in this conversation. It’s better if you do not wait for the interviewer to ask, “Do you have any questions?” but try to maintain a balance. It should look like a two way communication. Do not give long and irrelevant details in your answers. If the question is asked about your I.T skills then reply only with the relevant knowledge and experience. Remember! As more you speak, more is the chance of making mistakes so try to be concise.
How you are the best pick
Discuss what changes you can bring in an organization. How you are the best pick for their organization? Mention what you know about their company and then try to give a reference that you can further develop or improve their ideas. If you are an expert in your field then try to give a suggestion or a creative idea. However, it is recommended to share ideas if you are not sure about them.
Offering Thanksis influential
According to different surveys, employers like to hear thanks in the end of an interview. This will help your application for further evaluation. Take it like another opportunity to make a difference. You can also write a thank-you note which shows your concern and good writing skill.
Best of Luck!
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December 20th, 2011
PHP is perhaps the most popular web development language at the time. At least 20 million domains use PHP. It is a language that is used on major sites such as Facebook and Wikipedia as well as in some of the world’s biggest open source projects like Drupal and WordPress. The person who is writing this language is a PHP developer. A PHP Developer writes, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains the source code for web pages and computer graphics programs. A PHP Developer uses and develops code that are followed by computers to execute different tasks.
Maintained code of a PHP developer must be well-documented, reusable and able to be modified to fulfill changing needs with passage of time. PHP Programmers are free to work for companies on salary basis or independently on contracts basis.
Job Responsibilities of a PHP Developer
A PHP developer is responsible to look out page layout, design and the entire coding of the developing website according to the PHP format. The PHP developer will be responsible for graphical and technological aspects of a website. The developer is responsible to update existing features of the website.
They are responsible to develop program codes by referring to existing websites and software packages. They are also responsible to upload a site on server. Other responsibilities of PHP Developers include:
- Updating the site by adding new features.
- Identifying technical errors that may occur due to bugs in the code.
- Preliminary testing the site to make sure that it is functioning properly.
- Deliver appropriate leadership and maintain the page layout and show characteristics for the client websites.
- Build up contents according to client requirement.
- Have appropriate contacts with other designers and programmers for a competent outcome.
- Do proper documentation of the program and add technical requirements in the code.
- Accurate testing of the built up code at a variety of stages to identify bugs.
- They work in a team with a number of individuals like database administrators, designers, HTML & CSS programmers and project manager.
- Write reusable code preferably using classes and libraries
- They design architecture of the program.
- Programming databases specially mySql
- Testing and debugging new programs
- Establishing projects from scratch or working on accessible projects
- Staying aware of security issues in PHP
- Developing front-end and back-end applications
- Helping team members to solve different problems
PHP Programmers may simply have to adjust or customize essential, accessible code for an application. There programmers with hands on experience on latest open source programs like, Mambo, Drupal, Joomla, Wordpress, Magento are in great demand. On the other hand, a PHP Developers may also be called to build up and write new code for different programs. Some employers also look for PHP Developers who are skillful in other technologies such as SSH, FTP and SQL. A PHP developer will be in great demand if he is experienced in diverse programming languages.
Education Requirements for PHP Developers
Some applicants may require PHP certification that can be obtained through online certification examination. Several institutes in large metropolitan areas are also providing professional PHP developer trainings. But a PHP Developer with bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, BSCS, BS IT, BS SW or MCS is more valuable in the market.
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December 16th, 2011
A computer operator is a person who works with computers on a daily basis and contributes in different tasks related to computers. Duties of computer operators vary depending on particular job titles and places of employment. Generally computer operators are responsible to enter data, aid in fixing computer problems and manage different tasks in computer department.
We are using computers in our daily life, for personal and business reasons and it is almost impossible to work in the job market without use of computer. Most of the jobs in the job market need computer skills to some extent. Therefore, computer-related skills are quite important in the job market.
Responsibilities of a Computer Operator
Computer operators are responsible to perform a number of responsibilities.
- Keeping log books and traces for jobs or events that take place in the systems.
- Assisting programmers and technical staffs.
- Checking for existence of viruses and upgrading and updating systems to improve working.
- Will be in control of new equipment orders.
- Systematizing and preserving disks and files
- Developing good communication skills that are essential to express technical issues to a person who is non technical.
- Operate a number of computer systems, fix problems that may arise in routine work.
- Following operation of the computer on daily basis.
Specific Duties of a Computer Operator
Duties of a computer operator are wide and vary according to job title.
- A computer operator is responsible to enter data into computer. Sometimes data is entered to ensure proper work whereas sometimes it is entered into the computer as their job requirement. Entering data is a significant part of computer operator’s daily routine.
- Opening / closing/ modifying accounts on computer include scrutinizing of signatures accordingly authorized by official.
- Add / delete/ modify records.
- Generate and print interest and service charges reports.
- Print registers / scrolls and balances these reports with sums and balance them.
- Taking calls from customers complaining of computer system issues and diagnosing the problems.
- Maintaining client database and keeping up with current clients contact information.
- Making necessary changes along the way.
- May also be responsible to store items that are related to computers such as disks, files etc.
- Monitor use of computers for others. This may relate to supervising or security reasons.
- Set computer control to a specific duty that can be included in their duties.
- At times checking and altering computer controls.
Other duties from time to time depend on the management. Responsibilities of some computer operators will have a wide range of responsibilities whereas others will have least amount of duties according to their job title.
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