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How to Write a Good Objective for Your Resume
How to Write a Good Objective for Your Resume
Traditionally, every resume would incorporate an objective statement: a short paragraph at the top of the page setting ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Compiling an Impressive Reference List
Once you have found your dream job and impressed at the interview stage, the next step in the hiring process is ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
Optimizing Your Resume for 2021
You may find yourself looking for a new opportunity or change of pace this year, so if finding a new job is on your list...
By Michael Page
2 min read
7 Simple Steps to Update Your Resume
When on the job hunt, it is essential that you update your resume. Even if you’re not actively looking for a new ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Skills to Include on a Financial Services Resume
Including the right skills is essential when writing your resume. For people in financial services, this could become a ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Cover Letter Myths and Tips
If you are in the middle of a job search, you are probably used to writing a lot of cover letters. And even though ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
Cover Letter Outline
Cover letters are key for any job search. Most employers will look at this document just as closely as they will look at...
By Michael Page
3 min read
LinkedIn Profile Tips: How Should It Differ From You Resume?
It makes sense to assume that your resume and LinkedIn profile should contain the same kinds of information. And to a ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
Are you Positioning Yourself Correctly in a New Construction Market?
When you’re new to a market, it may take some time to figure out how to position yourself. You’ll need patience, along ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
How to Write a Great IT Resume
Having seen millions of resumes in our 40 years in the global recruitment space, we’ve come to understand that each ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
5 Elements of a Great Resume Objective
The experience section of your resume may be the beefiest part, but it won’t necessarily make you stand out. Your resume...
By Michael Page
3 min read
How to Craft the Perfect Project List
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 2018 saw the most US construction job openings in in that month ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
LinkedIn and Blogs: Creating Your Online Social Resume
Social media represents a huge part of our everyday lives in which both our usage and reliance is growing.Whether you...
By Michael Page
5 min read
How to Write a Resume for Every Industry
Your resume is the core of every job application you submit. Writing a resume when looking for a new role can be a ...
By Michael Page
6 min read
How to Write an Excellent Cover Letter
A good cover letter is a secret weapon that can set you apart from the rest of the competition. It's more than a ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Reference Check Guidelines
After many rounds of interviews and meeting different applicants, you finally find the perfect candidate for your team. ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Selecting and Preparing References
When a company asks for your references, it means you’re close to receiving a job offer. References play a crucial role ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Types of Resumes
To avoid their resume getting lost in a stack of resumes, many job seekers search for different ways to have their ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Your Resume - Purpose and Design
Essentially, the purpose of your resume is that of a self-marketing tool which conveys your skills, experience, ...
By Michael Page
6 min read
Conseils pour la rédaction d’une bonne lettre de présentation
Writing an Effective Job Description
An effective position description is essential to ensure the right person is recruited for the job and to the company...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Tips on Selecting References
When a company asks for your references, it means you’re close to receiving a job offer. References play a ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Three Resume Mistakes to Avoid
Beyond the obvious – such as poor spelling, unprofessional email address and fabricated career history – these are the ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Nine things recruiters and employers look for in a resume
Nine Things Recruiters and Employers Look for in a Resume
If you’re to stand any chance of progressing to the interview stage, your resume needs to hook the reader within seconds...
By Michael Page
3 min read
How to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume
You might be tempted to ignore gaps in your career on your resume in the hope that employers won’t notice them. But for ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
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