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The articles in this section cover topics ranging from common resume blunders to understanding hiring managers' criteria.

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Making Your Automotive Resume a Perfect Fit

The key to writing a masterful automotive resume is being able to fit your strongest skills to the requirements of the open position exactly. This requires doing some research prior to writing your resume. Find out exactly what the job requires and what skills and qualifications the employer is looking for. This will help you to know what information to include and what information can be left out. Irrelevant information will serve no purpose here; it probably won't even be looked out. If anything it will just clutter the page and keep your potential employer from seeing what you want him to see. Keeping these details in mind will help you to write a relevant resume that will get you the job.


Writing a Resume for a 100K Job

The competitive nature of a 100K job must be considered seriously when writing a resume for such a position. Generic or form resumes will not be effective here; most likely they will never get a second look before getting tossed. Instead, place yourself in your employer's shoes to see what you should include. This will require some research into the company you're applying to as well as time to pick and choose only the information that is most relevant and interesting. By putting forth considerable effort to make you resume match the company's objective and vision, you will prepare a resume that is sure to get noticed.


How to Write a Resume for a Civil Engineering Position

Civil engineer positions have become increasingly competitive in the United States in recent years, and many civil engineers are considering their marketability in a global marketplace as countries that are experiencing the capitalistic boom such as China, India, and Vietnam need city infrastructure as fast as it can be built. Preparing a resume for a civil engineer position that lists the specific qualifications listed in a job announcement will increase the chances that you will be considered for a position. Mention qualifying licenses you have obtained as well as other professional job experience you have gained that will give you additional insight into projects that a specific company may work with more than others. For example, if you have worked in a government position where you were required to understand the ins and outs of city ordinances, legislative provisions, or other laws related to building codes or environmental requirements, mentioning this experience can increase your marketability.


Mention Your Motivation and Enthusiasm on a Call Center Resume
By Emily Sanderson

Working for a call center in a big company can provide stable employment and can provide a number of incentives for excellent performance including pay raises and career advancements. When applying for a call center, have the information on hand that they will request, including the information you would include on a resume such as work experience, your education, and dates of employment. Also have names, addresses, and phone numbers of former supervisors, and your residential addresses for the last seven years. Be aware that they most likely will perform a background check on you, so be as accurate as possible in the information you provide. Length of resume for a call center position is not important, since you will most likely be required to submit the information in your resume in an online application.


Emphasize People Skills and Enthusiasm in Account Manager Resumes
By Emily Sanderson

Account managers are an essential position in many companies and are often the busy bee that keeps a company's sales moving forward. The specific qualifications of an account manager can vary depending on the type of products or services they sell, but common characteristics of account managers are that they are quick on their feet, enthusiastic, competitive in nature, and enjoy working with people. An account manager resume should emphasize these general skills as well as provide as much information about your transferable skills, those skills you have gained from past work experience which will complement the specific operations of a potential employer.


Bilingual Skills Offer Job Marketability in an Ever Shrinking Global Marketplace
By Emily Sanderson

Do you speak Spanish? French? Chinese? or Hindi? In addition to your professional qualifications, your foreign language skills can sometimes provide you with a competitive edge over other job applicants. For example, in New York, Southern California, or Texas, your ability to speak Spanish is required in job announcements so much that the skill could make or break your opportunity to land a position within a reasonable timeframe. Bilingual individuals, in addition to language skills, can also provide insight into cultural peculiarities, which can be essential in really connecting with foreign business associates or a foreign customer base. Make sure to include your language skills on your resume no matter how obscure you think the language may be. List languages at the bottom of the page prominently in their own section.


Writing a Writing Resume

Your writing resume is where you can show off your skills in providing a well-written, relevant, and outstanding document. In addition to not containing any grammatical errors, if should provide a lot of information in a few words. Your should be able to say everything you need to say in a single page and still give your potential employer a good idea of who you are and where you come from. Add to your skills and experiences the necessary educational requirements, and you should have a winning and convincing resume to accompany your writing samples.


Writing a Resume for a Volunteer Position

A lot of people tend to just throw something together when applying for a volunteer position. However, to show you're really serious about the cause and to earn a position in which you can really make a difference, it's necessary to take your resume just as seriously as you would for any other kind of position. You can draw skills and qualifications from any relevant experience and training you've ever had. By carefully crafting your volunteer resume, you'll be able to land a position in which you can do something for a good cause for a living.


Taking Your Transportation Resume Seriously

When writing a resume for a position in the transportation industry, your experience will be your strongest suit, if presented effectively. There usually aren't any educational requirements, but if you have a degree or relevant training, it never hurts to include them in your resume. The most important thing is to highlight relevant skills and experiences that will help your potential employer to paint a clearer picture of how you will benefit his company. By taking your transportation resume seriously, you greatly increase your chances of landing the position you desire.


Components of a Travel Resume

Travel is a unique industry where employees have the opportunity to see a lot of this great, wide world. The type of people who enjoy this kind of activity must exude great enthusiasm and love for the job. Therefore, if you're applying for a position in travel, you will want to make sure your resume exudes this enthusiasm to help your potential employer to better visualize you as a member of their team. The resume must still be written carefully and be professional in appearance. It is always important to put in the time and effort to show your potential employer you're serious about getting the job.


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