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“Your credentials are impressive, but we are considering candidates with more experience.”
This rejection statement means one of two things. The HR person chose a poor template for their standard rejection letter. Or more likely, your resume did not demonstrate enough relevant experience. This rejection is commonly seen by recent graduates, people changing careers, or retirees reentering the work force.
In today’s market, employers have the ability to be picky and hold out for individuals with more experience, but there are a few ways to spruce up your resume to avoid this …

Congratulations, your hard work has paid off. You have been chosen by a company to go to the next round. Now it’s time to get ready for the big interview. If it’s been a while since you’ve interviewed for a job, this handy check list will help you be successful in your next interview.
To prepare for your interview, it is always good to start with a basic supply kit. As soon as possible, print off a few copies of your resume. If you have prepared any unique resumes or …

There are several ways to write an effective resume. There are at least three resume formats and countless styles that you can use to create an effective resume that is unique and fits your style and personality. Regardless of the approach to resume writing, all resumes have one thing in common and that is to show employers that you are the best candidate for the job!
To be successful, it must clearly demonstrate your skills and relevant work experience to the hiring manager. To do this, you must switch gears and …

Sometimes a standard resume is not the best tool to get the attention of a potential employer. In many situations a resume is unwarranted or even inappropriate. However, there are a few unique tools designed to reach employers that can sometime work better than a traditional resume. To better equip you for these cases, you may want to prepare a Targeted Resume, Mini-Resume, Networking Resume, or even a Business Card Resume. In some even rarer cases you may want to have a Gimmick Resume ready.
Targeted Resumes are a perfect choice …

When writing your resume, there are several resume formats or types of resumes that can be used. Each of the three major resume formats has their own unique advantages and disadvantages. It is important that you choose the format that best fits your experience. The three major types of resumes are Functional, Chronological, and Mixed.
A functional resume describes your skills and experiences instead of your work history. This narrative resume describes you and why you would be a good fit for the type of position you are targeting. This format …