[Newsletter] Only 3 Things Impress Recruiters on a Resume

Weekly Newsletter | August 9, 2011 Receive » the best career advice daily. 10 Secrets to Control Your Boss (a.k.a How to Avoid Getting Laid-off) We all wish we could have control over our boss. That way, we could ensure we’d get what we want, and at the very least, never be considered for a layoff. Well good news, there are things you can do to build a relationship with your manager that will give you some power. Here are 10 tips to help you. How to Follow-up on Your Resume You sent out the resume – you’re a perfect fit – and yet no one calls. Sound familiar? In fact, a majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So the big question is, “When is it appropriate to follow-up with an employer on my submission and how do I do it?” There is no answer that will fit every scenario, but there are some good rules you should follow. Your Appearance Impacts Your Career What we wear and our appearance DOES impact our career, from the first few seconds in an interview to what you choose from your closet on a daily basis. Sound trivial? It is, but as the employer sees it: it isn’t. Career Comics: Funny Caption Contest Do you think you’re funny? Prove it! In the comment section on this article, write out the funniest caption you can think of for the picture on the left. Whoever has the most votes by 11:59 PM ET on Wednesday, August 10 will win a 3-month Premium Membership to CareerHMO.com. More than 28,000 readers rely on SmartBrief on Your Career for the news and tips they need to get ahead. And now, this daily e-newsletter has partnered with CAREEREALISM to launch a Wednesday spotlight featuring content from the world-ranked blog. Sign-up for FREE Today CAREEREALISM TV FEATURED EVENT How to Match Your Brand to Potential Employers Ever wonder what a potential employer is looking for? How can you tailor your personal brand BEFORE the interview to make sure it matches their culture, beliefs and style? On Thursday, August 11 at 1:00 PM ET CareerHMO.com CEO, J.T. O'Donnell will take a closer look at how to match your personal brand to an employer's brand. She'll show you online tools and resources to help you tailor your brand so it stands out and connects with the employer's values and vision. Learn how to show a potential employer you should be part of their tribe! NOTE: This event can only be watched by Freemium Members of CareerHMO.com. Sign-up for your FREE subscription now! Space is limited! Attend this eventView our schedule   Date: Thursday, August 11 Time: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT TIP OF THE WEEK Only 3 Things Impress Recruiters on a Resume When people have been searching for a job for a long time, they are willing to try anything to make their resume stand out: red ink, unusual fonts, purple paper, clip art. Don’t do it. Are you making wise career decisions? Click for help » SCHEDULE Sign-up now for all the following FREE CAREEREALISM TV events this week. Simply click any of the links below to attend. 10 Ways to Control Your Boss (a.k.a. How to Avoid Getting Laid-off!) Will Google+ Help Your Career? How to Match Your Brand to Potential Employers Understanding Unemployment: Why America isn't Rebounding EXPERT SPOTLIGHT Name Dawn Rasmussen Website www.PathFinderCareers.com Most Recent Article Your Appearance Impacts Your Career KEEP IN TOUCH Follow us Like us Get daily updates E-mail us © 2011 CAREEREALISM.com

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