If you want to get your foot in the door, you need to make sure your resume is on point. Being sloppy with your spelling, organization, or not bothering to customize it to the position you’re applying for can seriously hurt your chances. What you need are some simple tips to keep your experience in line with the job, and to get yourself noticed within the pile of applicants.
I recently sat with a Senior Recruiter from American Public University System, Beth Adams. She gave her top 5 resume mistakes, how to avoid them, and a few pet peeves from the HR side of things. Listen to her podcast below for advice on applying, functional vs. chronological resumes, and if a cover letter is necessary.
Not sure how to market yourself? There are tons of great benefits like greater visibility, and standing out from the crowd. Here are some great tips on how to establish or clean up your personal brand and use it in your job hunt! 5 Tips for Effective Personal Branding by APUS
Your foot is in the door after you’ve accepted the interview. That’s the time where you really shine and show off what you have to offer the company. So, how can you be sure you’re leading with your best foot forward? Act like a reporter, and use the opportunity to get as much information without being too pushy.
I sat down with a PR expert, Tiffany Young, to chat about how to translate reporting skills into the interview. Her 5 tips for thinking like a reporter are below. How to Think Like a Reporter During a Job Interview by APUS
American Public University System's Career Services columnist, Ryan Harding keeps you current on employment-related news, U.S. economic news, the job application process and associated topics. Check it out.
