Traditionally, entry into veterinary school has been nearly as difficult to accomplish as entry into a credentialed M.D. (Medical Doctor) program. Like those seeking to become physicians, many applicants make the choice to study abroad, where the academic requirements are less stringent. What of those unwilling to relocate, yet still burning with the desire to […]
Resumes for Actors and Models
Resumes for models and actors are distinctly different from those prepared for individuals laboring in the business arena. While it is acceptable for applicants in industry to submit two-page resumes if their backgrounds warrant it, the resumes of those who maneuver in front of the camera should be no longer than a single page. In a […]
Importance of Keywords in a Resume
In days gone by, most job seekers began their resumes with a targeted objective. As industry evolved and candidates acquired broader skill sets, summaries of qualifications or professional profiles replaced the objectives. With technology providing recruiters and managers with a strategic and accelerated means of evaluating future employees, keywords now play a critical role in […]
Addressing Lack of Educational Credentials on a Resume
One of the unpleasant facts of life for job hunters is employers’ propensity for hiring candidates with the highest possible level of education. Â If you are searching for a job, the only instance in which higher education will work against you is if you are competing for a lower-level, lower-paying position; in that case, a […]
Resumes for Retirees
While the title of this article may appear to be a dichotomy, it actually contains sound advice for employees who had once assumed that they would retire in their ’60’s. Our decomposing economy has wrecked a double havoc upon would-be retirees. Rising costs of goods and services, compounded by dwindling nest egg investments, are forcing […]
Funeral Director/Mortician Resumes
The multi-faceted roles of morticians, alternately called funeral directors or undertakers, are undeniably demanding. In addition to the State licensure that is required to serve in this position, undertakers must effectively plan and organize complex logistical concerns in scheduling locations, dates, and times of viewings, memorial services, and interments or cremations. Furthermore, funeral directors must […]