resume tips

Today’s job market has never been more competitive. When most applicants in your industry have the same educational background and similar qualifications, how on earth can you make your resume stand out?! Certifications. That’s how. The benefits of listing certifications on your resume are endless. Certifications highlight your expertise and proficiency in specific subjects you […]

When applying for a newer job, the most essential element in your application is your resume. Your resume acts as your marketing tool, your personal advertisement. It is the first thing a recruiter reads before you are considered for an interview. These days, creating the perfect resume is challenging. You can’t just simply summarize your […]

Suppose you’re a student or recent graduate with little to no experience. When you have no experience, you’re probably familiar with the endless cycle of wanting a job to gain experience but coming across job postings that require applicants to possess previous work experience beforehand. As a result, this predicament can be a constant struggle […]

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, Mary is sitting down with Emily Lupiano and Joanna Repple to review a few resumes and a video introduction. They are discussing what each resume is doing successfully and how the resumes can be improved while also providing helpful and insightful tips on what recruiters look for in a resume […]

Have you ever applied to a job you really wanted and received an auto-rejection email weeks later? We’ve all been there, and it’s awful. You tirelessly wrote a cover letter and brushed up on your interview skills only to get a generic “Thank you for applying” note. Have you considered revisiting your resume formatting? Your […]

Have you ever had your resume roasted? It can be nerve-wracking, but we asked our TalentEgg community to submit their resumes for review by an IBM recruiter and many brave souls responded. For this TalentEgg Talks we selected three resumes that our President, Mary Barroll, and Susan Bebnowski, Campus Talent Acquisition Partner for IBM, critiqued. […]

Having an awesome resume is a great way to land interviews and impress employers, and there are lots of ways to improve your resume without leaving your home! Add a Certification to Your Resume Other than starting a new job, what is the next best way to add to your resume? Online certifications! There are […]

You’ve made it! You put in the long hours of studying and passed your exams. Maybe you’ve already donned your cap, walked across that stage, and received your hard-earned diploma. Or perhaps you’ll be returning for your final year in the fall. In either case, you’re probably considering that upcoming transition into the “real world” […]

Ça y est! Vous avez consacré tout le temps qu’il fallait à vos études et vous avez réussi vos examens! Peut-être avez-vous déjà mis votre mortier, traversé la scène et reçu en mains propres le diplôme pour lequel vous avez si durement travaillé. Ou peut-être vous reste-t-il une dernière année d’étude, que vous entreprendrez l’automne […]

We’re back with practical tips for writing a resume that will help you get noticed by employers in the insurance industry and give you a great chance to be invited for an interview. Equipped with the understanding of the goal of a resume, information on how to get started, and some do’s and don’ts… it’s […]

Applying to jobs is a daunting process – we totally get it. We’re committed to helping students, new grads and early career professionals hatch their dream jobs and to do that we want to help prepare you for actually applying! From writing the perfect resume and perfecting your cover letter to searching for your perfect […]

Volunteer work can broaden and deepen your experience and provide skill development in a way that is often not possible or available to you elsewhere. We hear all the time about the challenges faced by those actively job hunting, particularly recent graduates: “I don’t have direct experience in the type of work I’m looking for, […]