How to Write a Resume - Important Tips to Help You Create a Stunning Resume

How to Write a Resume - Important Tips to Help You Create a Stunning ResumeHave you ever wondered how to write a resume? You can learn this very important skill and begin your career in the right direction. There are many ways to learn to write a resume, from books, seminars and online courses. The important thing is to know what to include on your resume and what you should exclude.Each resume must contain information about the individual's education, experience, and employment history. Let us look at the basics of your resume. The first thing to include is the person's name, age, and phone number. Next, we will address the job title and description. You should always include the job title and describe the job that you are applying for.For example, 'Geologist I am looking for a position within the geology department.' This is a very important part of your resume, as it will explain why you are applying for the position. Make sure that you use the term 'Geologist' when listing the sp ecific job that you are applying for.For those who have not completed a college degree, they can write about their university degree. When writing about a university degree, do not put the name of the institution. However, include the major that you have completed, and possibly include the courses that you have taken.Although you should list your employment history, you should not list the length of employment or your average hourly wage. Rather, the only thing that you should include on your resume is the job title.You should list all your references with the full name, job title, and phone number, even if they are not part of the fact finder's inquiries. For example, 'Mr. X-X, Lined up a position with XYZ, can you take me off of the table?' Be as specific as possible in your references. However, do not include your home telephone number.As you can see, there are many ways to learn to write a resume. It may take some time, but your future is on the line so make the effort!

Tips and Advice for Second-Act Career Changers

Tips and Advice for Second-Act Career Changers Some upbeat news for older workers looking for a fresh start: It may be easier than you think to launch a second actâ€"if you make the right moves. Most older workers who seek career changes are successful, especially if they use skills from their previous careers, according to a new report out Thursday from the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), a nonprofit organization dedicated to economic literacy. In the survey of 2,000 people, a career change was defined as a change in jobs that involves a new role with either the same or a different employer, in either the same or a different field. According to the report, 82% of people 47 and older who tried to transition to new careers in the last two years were successful. Nearly 70% of successful changers saw their pay either stay the same (18%) or increase (50%), while 31% took a pay cut. As for job satisfaction, 87% of successful changers said they were happy with their change, and 65% felt less stress at work. The findings fly in the face of stereotypes about older workers and their ability to find new jobs. It’s true that when older workers lose their jobs, it takes longer to find one. But many older people are in fact fully employed. The unemployment rate for workers 55 and older is less than 3.7%, compared with 5.5% for the national average. And the number of older people working is growing: The percentage of people 55 and older in the labor force is more than 40%, up from 29% in 1993, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Still, the report is encouraging because an increasing number of older workers say they want to or need to work past traditional retirement age, but they don’t want to continue to do the same thing. Many are looking for a change and a new challenge, as well as less stress. “Our research shows that older workers are finding rewarding careers, not just new jobs, later in life,” says Stephen Adams, AIER president. The findings back up another recent survey by the AARP Public Policy Institute that was positive about older workers’ ability to make a career change, even those who had been unemployed for a while. The survey focused on workers 45 to 70 who had been jobless at some point in the last five years. Almost two-thirds of reemployed older workers found jobs in an entirely new occupation. Of course, some of the unemployed didn’t choose to switch occupations; they were forced to do so by layoffs or changes in their industry. But for others, the change was a decision to do work that was more personally rewarding and interesting, or just less demanding with fewer hours. It makes sense that pursuing a new career is a viable option for older workers, says Adams. “Older workers tend to have more experience and stronger networks, which they can leverage to make that transition.” The AIER research found distinct patterns among those career changers who were successful compared with those who tried but didn’t make the leap into a new field or occupation. In some cases, workers remained at the same company but in a new role. For others, they changed where they worked, their occupation. and/or their field. Here are some lessons from the successful career changers. Identify and capitalize on your transferable skills. The people who were successful assessed their skills and figured out how their job experience could apply to a new occupation. In some cases, changers took courses or additional training to hone those skills or develop new ones. But additional education wasn’t necessarily a hallmark of successful career changers. Many people become trainers in their field, consultants to their old firms, or teachers in their field of expertise. Others used their knowledge to launch a business. In one case, a medical school administrator left academia after 22 years and started his own business of freestanding clinics. In another, a truck mechanic who already had much of the required licensing started his own hauling business after taking seminars on relevant regulations. Be realistic. People who weren’t successful tended to be those who wanted to leap into an entirely different line of work. It sounds great to open a restaurant or buy a vineyard, but it’s much harder to pull off. It’s a bigger risk financially, and your network of contacts will be less relevant. “The notion of ‘follow your dream’ is a wonderful sentiment, but you have to have a clear-eyed vision of what you bring to the table for your employer or a new venture,” says Adams. It’s not good to be a lifer. Successful job seekers spent fewer years at the same employer and worked in a variety of roles for different companies over their lifetime. The longer you’ve been working, the more likely it is you’ve held several jobs, so the job-changing experience isn’t so new. But if you’ve been stuck in one job a long time, it’s going to be harder to make a transition. Enlist family and friends. The most successful career changers said family support was important. That means having encouragement from friends and relatives, and a willingness for family to change their lifestyle to accommodate a different career. Successful career changers also asked for feedback from colleagues, friends, and family members about their aspirations. “People who were successful had encouragement and honest feedback from people who knew them well,” Adams says. Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.

3 Career Lessons from 80s Boy Bands - Work It Daily

3 Career Lessons from 80’s Boy Bands - Work It Daily One of this summer’s hottest concert series is by two 80’s boy bands. Yes, The New Kids on the Block (NKTOB) and the Backstreet Boys (BSB) are hitting the road and selling out places like Chicago. Now, if these guys can come back with a vengeance, then so can anyone out there who is feeling like their career is in the toilet. Just follow these three simple lessons to get back on top and claim your fame: Lesson 1: Get over the past and focus on your future. You can’t go back to the glory days, but you can create new ones. Recognize the potential you have to offer current audiences (a.k.a. hiring managers). Of course you’ve changed over the years â€" that’s a good thing. Focus on how you’ve gotten better with age. Lesson 2: Know who needs you. Not everyone is rushing to buy tickets to this concert â€" and that’s okay. These two boy bands know a certain audience wants to see them again. So, they’ve built their entire marketing strategy around attracting them. Why try to get the heavy metal enthusiasts to pay attention to your old-school pop? Instead, these boy bands looked at what their biggest fans wanted and said, “We’ll deliver.” The same applies to you. Stop trying to get every employer’s attention. Instead, focus on employers that value and respect what you offer. The result is far more rewarding and positive. Lesson 3: Update your look. There’s no way anyone would take this concert series seriously if the boys tried to wear the outfits they wore back in the 80’s. I guarantee the dance moves won’t be the same either (just not as flexible as they used to be!). While they are keeping the music true to what their fans know and love, they realize that part of showing they’ve got staying power is knowing they need to look great for their age! Sadly, far too many job seekers get stuck in their own time warp. They stick with professional attire that worked for them when their career was working for them. It’s time to throw out the 10+ year old suit and get some fashion sense. If necessary, work with a stylist to make sure your look says, “I’m with it,” from head to toe. To sum it up, any career bounce back like this is done with some honest self-evaluation and strategic planning. It’s not rocket science, it is just common sense. The hardest part is not letting our egos get in the way. Yet, if we can embrace the potential of the comeback, we can let go of what isn’t working and focus on what can help us move forward. And, if that doesn’t work, simply go listen to these bands biggest hits: Step by Step, Hangin Tough, and We’ve Got it Goin’ On (the titles alone say it all). Now, what lessons did I miss? Share below any additional career takeaways we can glean from these 80’s boy bands’ big comeback.? J.T. O’Donnell is the founder of CAREEREALISM.com and CEO of CareerHMO.com, a web-based career development company. Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!