On the background of the crisis and serious competition in the labor market employees are increasingly using “creative style” of making a resume, adding a bit of spice here and there in order to get the perfect CV. What items of candidates’ professional biographies should be considered carefully and more critically, and how to discover …
I have high education and large work experience. But I am still young and full of energy, and I want to try myself in a new field, new profession. How should I look for a new job? First of all, you should forget about advertisements and recruiting companies. Except for entry level vacancies, companies publish …
I am a programmer, but I want to work as a manager in an IT company. What is the best way of making a resume? For IT specialists first of all it is important to master technical skills, for example knowledge of operational systems, programming languages, etc. And for positions related to management, on the …
Why is work experience accepted to mention in the reverse order in resume? Such a format of resume is called reverse chronological. It allows to emphasize the stable and continuous development of your professional career. If your last employer was a solid company its name will open up any doors for you. If your last …
Probation period – it is really a test, or another insurance for the employer? Many people who have ever looked for a job have experienced that “trial period”. The aim is to check the background and professional commitment. In this case, it should be remembered that the evaluation can be conducted only by the performance. …
Tell us about the international CV format? International CV is a very detailed summary, which usually takes up to six pages. Many international companies prefer this format. This summary includes contact information, professional experience, education, personal information and it is usually in reverse chronological order. International CV is a good option for those seeking work …
Since the resume is intended to help you get an invitation to interview, and in the end – the desired job, we offer to think, whether you need a picture in the resume and how it can help you achieve your goal. About 90% of resumes sent to open vacancies, come without photos. This makes …
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A lot of means are used to verify the candidates, as the competition of resumes, questionnaires and tests, and a variety of interviews. You can be prepared for all this, but you need to keep in mind one more thing – you are estimated even if you do not suspect this. We encourage our readers …
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Regardless of whether you are acting through recruitment agencies or not, a very important issue is the ability to publish information about job openings (as well as considering and summarizing the resumes of job seekers) in an online mode. Thus, you not only get the opportunity to work with the largest audience of Internet users, …
Russian specialists have made a list of the most common mistakes of job seekers. Those who failed to find a job have made the same mistakes. The most common mistakes when looking for a job: Wrong job search strategy: chaotic distribution of the resume, the use of only one source (eg, Internet). Excessive salary and …
