I’ve been working in this sector for 12 years and in those 12 years I’ve seen thousands of resumes and curriculum vitae. They have arrived in my inbox and have consisted of anything from crudely crafted paragraphs of what could be politely described as ‘dribble,’ to more sophisticated attempts, which I would consider half decent.
Of course, all of those documents I’ve been able to significantly improve upon. Some of been total transformations, others I’ve raised the ‘bar’ and taken it up several notches, so the focus is tight and represents my client in the most effective and positive way. However, whether ‘dribble’ or ‘half decent’ I’ve noticed over the ensuing years, some of the prevailing mistakes that most job seekers make. [Read more…]
If you have been applying for government jobs recently, then you probably already know how incredibly competitive the government recruitment process can be. To really stand out from the masses, to win government interviews, you have to give yourself every available edge possible. For those of you serious about securing a job in government, you should consider hiring a professional selection criteria writer.
I’m writing this article as 1stFebruary has arrived. Funny thing about February – in that all those New Year Resolutions are a long distant memory and more than likely have been broken and faded into obscurity. This is particularly true if you are a job seeker, as enthusiasm tends to wane after a few weeks – as the reality of the job search process hits hard!
Over the years, I’ve realised most client’s don’t plan ‘what next’ in their career, or even think about the sort of company that they would like to work for. Yet the sort of company (whether big or small) you work for can have a huge impact on your overall career and lifestyle.
I have a BIG confession to make.
If you are really pressed for time and need to move fast to get your application out to a recruiter, then an alternative to a cover letter is an email cover letter or note.
If you are like the majority of job seekers, your resume only sees light of day once every few years, and when you remove your resume from the archived folders, you simply update your current information, without altering the main structure of your resume.
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Carolyn Smith BA, LLB, PLSC, CARW, CEIC, CERW