Arguments, misunderstandings, and lack of manners occur among coworkers, just as they do among any other group of people. The difference between handling workplace issues cooperatively and handling them contentiously is the difference between a pleasant, healthy work environment and a bad one. Bad behavior is cited by 77 percent of workers as having an impact on their productivity and morale, according to a recent study. As a result, highlighting cooperation and teamwork on your resume is a good move…. Read More
Answers to Common Resume Questions
Q. I do not have a college degree, even though I have years of experience in my field. Should I list my high school degree? A. Experience can trump your degree in this case. Your experience may make up for your missing college degree or college studies. If you have attended college, list it. You can state, “Studies towards… Bachelor of Science (BS) in Major | College Name | City, State.” This is true, and it may get you past… Read More
Job Training on Your Resume
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
