You may have received training in any number of subjects, whether on-the-job training (OJT) or training through an offsite trade school, certification course, or college program. Job training usually helps you to achieve at least one of the following goals: Perform your job (for example, safely operating a forklift or using a new software) Prepare for a promotion (for example, leadership training) Improve the way you work (for example, using lean, Six Sigma, or similar programs) Adding Job Training on… Read More
Collaboration on Your Resume
According to a survey by Eagle Hill Consulting, employees spend 50 percent more time on collaborative work than they did 20 years ago. But what does “collaboration” mean, and how can your resume highlight your ability to collaborate? What Collaboration Means In collaborative working, two or more people in an organization work together to achieve a business goal or benefit. Usually, the people are at a similar level in the organization, though they may be from different departments or even… Read More
Writing a Great Resume Summary
Your resume summary is the first—and may be the only—part of your resume that hiring managers and recruiters read. To write a summary that makes them want to continue reading, you must gather information from job postings and advertisements in your field and on the sites of the companies you are interested in. Search for key skills and experience that the companies are looking for; these are the keywords that should appear in your summary. Your summary should: Use a… Read More
Creating a Brag Book for Your Resume
Why do you need a brag book for your resume? A resume is more than a list of tasks that you accomplish every day. It describes your accomplishments—what you achieved with your skills, education, and experience. A brag book is a place to record achievements so that you do not forget them when it comes time to write your resume. Many people dislike bragging or talking about themselves or feel they have nothing in their career to brag about anyway…. Read More
Certifications on Your Resume
Certifications can be very important to a career. Certifications let recruiters and hiring managers know that you have appropriate skills, as certified by an independent organization, and have completed required courses and/or tests. Certifications can help move your career ahead in both current and future roles. Gaining certifications can cost a lot of time and money. However, they also help break through the limitations for growth in your current role or company. According to a survey by Global Knowledge, 52%… Read More
