5-Minute Hacks to Make Your Resume Great

5-Minute Hacks to Make Your Resume Great Here’s some food for thought. The time you spend at work will likely accumulate to around ten solid years. That’s ten years of sitting in an office, behind the wheel of a bus, or behind the counter of a supermarket checkout line.  Day in, day out.  A decade is a long time to spend doing something you don’t like.  Okay, okay, so we don’t all get to have the luxury of doing work we love. Someone has to do the dirty work, but  if you’re not convinced that YOU have to be the one doing work you don’t love,  it might be time to change your job. With that decision comes another daunting statistic.  If you want to change your job, your resume will go up against an average of 250+ other resumes. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was something you could do to improve the chances of your resume making it out of “The Swamp of Similar Resumes” alive? Good news! There are several things you can do; and the best part is that they are quick fixes that take about five minutes to do instead of another ten years of your life. Take a look at the infographic by Uptowork below to get the full list of tips: Before You Start Writing Your Resume The sheer number of resumes recruiters and hiring managers get means that they must resort to skimming to weed out irrelevant resumes.  There are a few things you can do to make your resume un-skimmable. First, follow the adage that beauty is symmetry. Keep one inch margins, align your content left, and make use of white space. Balancing your content with the blank space will make your resume more aesthetic. An aesthetic resume has more of a chance to get past a recruiter than a flat out ugly one. Speaking of ugly… Choosing a proper font is more important than you may think.  Choose a font that is easy to read and socially acceptable. Comic Sans spends its days being ridiculed by half of the Internet. Do you really want to show up at the party with Comic Sans as your wingman? No. Try Arial, Helvetica, or Verdana. Here’s What to Do While You’re Writing Your Resume When a recruiter scans your resume, the top third is going to get the most attention. Think of it as the penthouse of your resume. So, you need to nail it in the first few lines.  That’s why it’s a good idea to start off with a resume summary.  Think of a it as your “elevator pitch.” Ideally, it should be two or three quick, snappy lines about yourself that tell a recruiter who you are, what you’re doing, and what you can do for them. The top third of your resume is also where you need to add keywords from the job description. In fact, your entire resume should be tailored to match the job description. Because a job offer is like a recruiter’s Christmas wish list. Do you think they are going to be happy when they get an off-brand doll instead of Malibu Barbie? That’s a rhetorical question. Grab a highlighter and mark all of the required skills and experience listed in the job description. These are your keywords, and keywords are what recruiters want to see. Once you’ve got your keywords, decide which reflect your strongest skills. Put these near the top in your resume summary and experience section. Now add numbers and achievements. It’s not enough to write that you’ve got mad skills. You’ve got to prove it.  They asked for a team leader? How about “Coordinated cost savings of 10% on projects through the efficient management of large groups of 15+ people.”  Now you’re a winner, and the recruiter will say to herself, “I want someone who can save me 10% of my costs too.” Last Minute Tricks to Try Before Sending Proofread, proofread, proofread. First, try outsourcing the boring part to apps like Grammarly.  Second, grab a real human being and make them read your resume. Bribe them if you must. To err is human, to err on your resume is fatal. The bonus of having a proofreader is that you will also be able to get an objective opinion of how you are selling yourself.  Before you click send, you will also want to check to make sure that all of your information is current, and that all of your online information matches what you’ve written on your resume.  Most recruiters check out LinkedIn or other social media platforms, and discrepancies in dates or contact information make you look dubious. Key Takeaway If you spend the five minutes that it takes  to implement most of these tricks, you could potentially save yourself a decade of misery. Not a bad investment. You are one tailored resume away from your dream job. So, what are you waiting for? About the author: Natalie Severt is a writer for Uptowork, the  resume builders. Top image: Shutterstock

Marc Miller Pulls Back the Curtain about Writing the Third Edition of Repurpose Your Career [Podcast] - Career Pivot

Marc Miller Pulls Back the Curtain about Writing the Third Edition of Repurpose Your Career [Podcast] - Career Pivot Podcast #145 â€" Marc tells the story of how he came to write Repurpose Your Career, now in its third edition and how it has changed since the beginning. Description: When this episode is released, on September 16th, Marc’s book, Repurpose Your Career, A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, Third Edition, co-authored by Susan Lahey, will be available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback versions. In this episode, Marc reveals the process of writing the book, from leaving the corporate world, to branding himself as a career transformation expert, and working with a professional writer to produce a guide for Baby Boomers as they move from a traditional career to creating networks, finding opportunities, and digitally rebranding themselves. Boomers are preparing to work into their 70s. The Third Edition focuses more on reinvention and less on job searching. Marc explains some of the obstacles he faced and the successes he found in his book publishing journey. Listen in for ideas, and some motivation to buy the book. Marc is asking for your financial support for the Repurpose Your Career podcast. Please donate at Glow.fm/repurposeyourcareer to support this Podcast. Key Takeaways: [1:22] Marc welcomes you to Episode 145 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [1:35] If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with other like-minded souls. Subscribe on CareerPivot.com, iTunes, or any of the other apps that supply podcasts. Share it on social media or just tell your neighbors and colleagues. The more people Marc reaches, the more people he can help. [1:54] Marc’s expenses to put this podcast on are about $400.00 a month. After nearly 150 episodes, Marc is grateful for his growing audience. It’s clear that the stories from experts and people like yourself on this podcast have had an impact. Marc needs help continuing to provide entertaining content, mindful of your time. [2:36] Marc is asking for direct listener support. Marc asks you for a donation of $5.00 a month but you can contribute as much or as little as you like. Every penny counts. [2:48] If the Repurpose Your Career podcast is a part of your week and you love what Marc is doing, please support the podcast today. Go to Glow.fm/repurposeyourcareer/ to give. This link will be at the top of the show notes at CareerPivot.com/episode-145. [3:14] Repurpose Your Career, Third Edition, is now available! Marc thanks his co-author, Susan Lahey, his book cover designer, Mami Serwaa, the great review team, and all of the people on the Career Pivot Membership Community, who supported the launch. As of September 9, Marc has well over 100 pre-orders. [3:40] Marc has recorded many podcast guest appearances and continues to record them. Some of which have already been published with more to come. Go to CareerPivot.com/launch you’ll find all the links of all the podcast episodes. [4:01] Marc will be in Austin the week of September 22nd, the New Jersey area the week of September 29th, and D.C., the following week. Marc would love to meet his readers and listeners. [4:12] Marc has multiple events planned for Austin, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Marc will then have a meet-and-greet in D.C. You can find the events on CareerPivot.com/launch. [4:41] Next week, Marc will inteview Jon Warner, author of SLAM: Build your startup idea or early stage business with the Startup Launch Assistance Map. Now on to the podcast… Download Link | iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast| Podbean | TuneIn | Overcast [4:53] This podcast episode will release on September 16th, when Repurpose Your Career, Third Edition is published in paperback. In this episode, Marc takes you on the journey of how he created this series. Marc started telling the story in CareerPivot.com/episode-25. This time he will go deeper. [5:14] Kindle and paperback versions have been released. The Audible version will release in January of 2020. A minor update will be published at that time. [5:26] Marc’s journey to create the Repurpose Your Career series started in 2006. Marc had just come out of a year-and-a-half of teaching and joined Launchpad Job Club. [5:53] There, he found a room of people that looked like him, in their late 40s and older, many spit out by the tech industry, like IBM, Dell, Freescale (Now NXP Semiconductors), Motorola, and others. Many of them were lost. That’s when Marc came up with the Career Pivot concept and Repurpose Your Career. [6:23] Marc went to work in the nonprofit sector and that lasted a year. Marc then started working for a tech startup, Lifesize Communications, just before the Great Recession. Marc joined the board at Launchpad in late 2006. By 2009, the Friday meeting attendance at Launchpad was from 300 to 400 people. [7:04] Launchpad members look like the people who listen to this podcast â€" older, spit out by their former employer, and needing to go back to work. When Marc quit at Lifesize in January 2011, he started figuring things out. He started the CareerPivot brand in February of 2012. He also met Susan Lahey at that time. [7:32] Marc and Susan put together a whitepaper, “Don’t Retire… Even if You Can: A Boomer’s Manifesto.” That whitepaper became the seed for the first Repurpose Your Career Book. Marc provided Susan with 15 or 20 blog posts and asked her to take the manifesto and blog posts and turn them into a book. That was enough for a small book. [8:12] Marc also had a friend Gudjon Bergmann, who had published a book, The Author’s Blueprint: Successfully Write a Non-Fiction Book, Conquer Procrastination and Never Get Writer’s Block Again. Gudjon has published many books. Gudjon told Marc, “When you write, particularly your first book, write a book, not the book.” [8:44] Marc first put the book out as a PDF to a bunch of friends. They liked the book but their big complaint was that all Marc’s career pivot stories were from his own experience. [9:01] Gudjon had suggested Marc add action steps at the end of each chapter. Marc also created a resource center of the action steps in Word documents. Marc learned that in order to get a binding, a book needs at least 131 pages. They picked a font style and size that got them to a little more than 131 pages. [9:44] Marc published the book in early 2013. The goal was to update it about every 18 months to two years. The book sold about 2,000 copies in six years and still sells a copy or two, every few months. [10:23] Susan went on to other projects and Marc tried working with three different writers, none of which stayed with him. He published his next book, Personal Branding for Baby Boomers: What It Is, How to Manage It, and Why It’s No Longer Optional, as a 60-page ebook. It has only sold a couple of hundred copies. [10:50] Marc got back with Susan in 2016 and they started working on the Second Edition of Repurpose Your Career. Marc discovered that a lot had changed in the employment world. It was not going to be friendly to Boomers. Marc planned for three new chapters: Career Failures and Recoveries, Make Stuff Up Disorder, and Weak Ties. [11:52] Weak Ties was accidentally cut from the book and never made it back in. So, Marc made it into a major new chapter in the Third Edition of Repurpose Your Career. [12:05] For the Second Edition, Marc added a lot of stories, based on the experiences of the many clients he had worked with since the First Edition was written.That was the biggest update to the book. They released the Second Edition in 2017. His time, Marc put the book up for pre-order and bought Amazon ads. [12:42] Marc paid a narrator for the Audible version of the original book. Working with a narrator was too much work, so Marc read and edited the Audible version of the Second Edition, himself. The Audible version came out later and was more successful. The Second Edition has sold about 2,000 copies in two-and-a-half years. [13:40] When Marc and Susan started the Third Edition, they found the world had continued to change. Marc also had started the Career Pivot Online Community. Baby Boomers are aging. Gen-Xers are now coming into their early 50s and are running into the same problems. [14:13] ProPublica ran an article claiming that “If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours,” and 90% will not recover. In the online community, many will work into their 70s and later because they have to but probably not in a traditional full-time job. Older workers don’t want to work for a boss. [15:09] For the Third Edition, Marc and Susan pulled out some chapters that related to tactical job searching and put them in the Resource Center. They have added chapters on ageism, creative destruction, creating opportunities and stopping reacting, life as a square peg, and planning how you are going to work into your 70s. [15:53] The last two new chapters are about a playbook for strategic relationships and building weak ties, which was left on the floor for the Second Edition. A lot of the book is devoted to creative destruction and what you need to do to keep yourself viable. The world has changed and how we look at our careers and make money has to change. [16:23] The book cover changed to an image with women’s shoes. Mrs. Miller suggests putting both men’s and women’s shoes, walking to a sunrise. [17:11] Much of the material in the book comes from disparate sources, including blog posts. They used a copywriter who used to be an editor at the Austin American-Statesman. For the Third Edition, Marc and Susan pulled together the voice and the strategies into a coherent thought thread. They got most of the way there. [17:54] Marc will make some minor updates in January, when they release the Audible version. For example, he will point out that the strategies and weak ties that you use for job searching, you can also use for client search in an entrepreneurial realm. This will be a much more aspirational than a tactical book. [18:39] We all have to get to the place where we are willing to take control. We will not be looking for that job and waiting for that layoff to happen. We will have a mixture of things to earn our income. Marc included stories of people who are doing that â€" reinventing themselves, creating their businesses; things that don’t look like a job. [19:21] Russ Eanes is an example, from the episode of two weeks ago, CareerPivot.com/episode-143. Marc will soon have on the podcast his image consultant, Jean LeFebvre, who has started a Fulfillment by Amazon business in her early 70s. Jean’s first Amazon product is a pierced earring back for sagging earlobes. [20:00] This being Marc’s fourth book, he is getting better at launches. He had a very large review team, for which he is very appreciative. The quality of this book is the best that Marc and Susan have produced, largely because of the review team’s great work. [20:39] A subset of the review team will be writing reviews on Amazon, by the time this podcast is released. Marc thanks everyone who has pre-ordered the book. That helps tremendously in the Amazon rankings. Marc is also putting a lot more material in the Resource Center. [21:44] Marc hopes this book will funnel people into the Career Pivot Online Community. Most of us will need help to reinvent ourselves. It is hard to do alone. [22:08] This is the first time Marc has had a platform behind the book. Marc is really excited about what the online community can do for people. It is a place for you to go and get help. There are links in the book to the community. [22:39] The idea is to give you the resources such that you know you are not alone. [22:47] The Third Edition is about 180 pages. Marc and Susan plan to update it in 18 months to two years. It’s an evolving process. Marc hopes you read the book, write an honest review, and let Marc know what you think. Marc is really proud of it and he wants to know how it helps you. [23:52] Marc hopes you enjoyed this episode. The third edition of Repurpose Your Career is a milestone that Marc is quite proud of. [23:59] The Career Pivot Membership Community is a platform to provide both inspiration and practical help in creating changes in our lives and careers. It continues to help the approximately 50 members who are participating in the Beta phase of this project. Look for an announcement for a formal launch, this Fall! [24:24] This is a community where everyone is there to help everyone else. They have been hovering at about 50 members for a while. Members are experiencing successes like going back to work, starting new businesses â€" even someone buying a franchise. Some leave the community when they’ve found success, while others stay. [24:46 ] Their legacy stays with the community as they have built an extensive library of forum entries and discussions. Marc will be publishing shortly testimonials of what they got from being part of this community. There are successes in just about every week. It’s all about perseverance and mutual help. [25:05] A good example is Russ Eanes, the podcast guest from a couple of weeks ago on CareerPivot.com/episode-143. [25:11] Marc is recruiting members for the next cohort. If you are interested in the endeavor and would like to be put on the waiting list, please go to CareerPivot.com/Community. The members of the initial cohorts help set the direction of the endeavor. [25:31] This is a paid membership community with group coaching, mastermind groups, and special content. More importantly, it’s a community where you can seek help. Please go to CareerPivot.com/Community to learn more. [25:49] Marc invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn.com/in/mrmiller. Just include in the connection request that you listen to this podcast. You can look for Career Pivot on Facebook, LinkedIn, or @CareerPivot on Twitter. [26:02] Please come back next week, when Marc will interview Jon Warner, the author of SLAM. [26:10] Please support this podcast by going to Glow.fm/repurposeyourcareer. [26:20] Marc thanks you for listening to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. You will find the show notes for this episode at CareerPivot.com/episode-145. [26:33] Please hop over to CareerPivot.com and subscribe to get updates on this podcast and all the other happenings at Career Pivot. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, the Google Podcasts app, Podbean, the Overcast app, or the Spotify app. Marc will add to this list soon as he is finding new places to listen! Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

Surviving The Hostile Work Environment - CareerAlley

Surviving The Hostile Work Environment - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Those terrible workplaces are out there. Poor management, a lack of job satisfaction amongst employees, and hostile influences can all band together to make an awful company culture. Sometimes, you wont know about it until you start work. If you find yourself in a toxic work environment, it can have real effects on you as a person. It will stress you out, hold you back, and perhaps even teach you some bad habits. But that doesnt mean you cant come out on the other side of it intact and perhaps even better than you went in. You just have to learn how to survive it. What constitutes a hostile work environment? Some employees believe that a bad boss, an unpleasant work environment, a rude coworker, failure to qualify for a promotion, or the lack of perks, privileges, benefits, and recognition can create a hostile work environment. thebalance.com Pick your battles When you work in a bad work environment, its easy to get wound up by just about every borderline offensive, nasty, or unfair thing that happens. However, voicing your disagreement or disapproval at every turn will only paint a bigger and bigger target on your back. Pick your battles and speak out only when it makes the most sense. Is it important to you or your colleagues ability to work? Is it about a personal dislike? Can you offer a solution? Of course, if there are signs of bullying or harassment directed at you, dont be afraid to stand up and put an early stop to their aggressive behavioraggressive behavior. Tune it out Gossip, sniping, or disagreements that dont affect you shouldnt even be given the headspace. Not only will it get you down, but its easy to pick up the habits by osmosis until your own interpersonal values are starting to get influenced, even slightly. At TheMuse.com, theres some great advice on practical ways to avoid office gossip, including finding ways to change the topic to shut down gossip-sharing sessions before they start. Dont give in, even if its about someone in the office you just cant stand. The better youre able to tune out the petty politics of the office, the less it will all affect you. The worst thing a toxic company culture can do is infect you, so dont give it the chance. Pic by TeroVesalainen Find the positive Sometimes, the work environment can genuinely get in the way of your ability to excel at work. You might have to deal with uncooperative colleagues who make collaboration difficult. Or perhaps you have a boss that youre pretty sure wont ever give you the chance to advance. If you have to grin and bear it, give yourself real reasons to grin. PickTheBrain.com shows some advice on how to keep working on yourself and developing yourself even when youre not given the room to do so by the workplace. Find opportunities to network in your industry outside of your own office. Work on your time management and give yourself means to track and improve your own productivity. Take some time to educate yourself further in a certain aspect of the job or a tool that you use to work.

How to find the perfect job -

How to find the perfect job - Is there a right way to conduct a job search? Each job seeker is different, but many skip a very important step: identifying a right fit job. Shakespeare said, To thine own self be true. William Tate is the president of HR Plus, a company that exhibited at the recent Society for Human Resource Managements National conference, which provides employment and background screening for employers that range from Fortune 500 companies to start-up enterprises in the private, government, and non-profit sectors. He says todays job seekers do need to go guerrilla and creatively energize their search for a job. Here are Tates suggestions for job seekers who want to be sure to land a position that may become their true calling: Know what you want. Tate quotes Shakespeares Hamlet and advises job seekers, To thine own self be true. He notes: Its so important to be true to yourself and loyal to your own interests. If you know what you want, are able to express yourself and your unique talents, and you understand how your skills fit into your target employers needs, your search will be much more successful. Tate advises: Engage in a self-skill assessment. Taking the time to go through all of your work-related abilities and talents and ascertain the level of skill and talent you have (For example: writing, public speaking, spreadsheet work, team building, managing people, etc.). Determine how motivated you are to use each of these abilities and skills. Match your findings against what would make you happy and fulfilled every day in a career. Identify the right type of employer. Study company culture. Dont be complacent. Dont become a stalker. Offer a trial run.   Read the whole post on my U.S. News World Report column photo by tonynetone.

Resume Writing Services For Corporate Growth

Resume Writing Services For Corporate GrowthThese days, more companies are offering resume writing services to their employees and the benefits of this are numerous. A very common service provided by these companies is to search resumes and provide services where applicable. In addition, these companies provide free resumes with a resume format to their clients so that they can choose what best suits them.A resume is important when it comes to an employee's CV and a company or employer will want to ensure that this information is up to date. In order to meet this, most companies have very complex processes where applicants submit applications and resumes. While the applications are valid, the resumes should be as well because a proper one is needed for the company to make a good impression.When providing resume writing services, companies offer individuals their own personalized services so that they can tailor the resume to suit them. This means they will not only use these services to help out in submitting the resume but also provide the client with advice on how to look for better job opportunities. When employers look at the same resume more than once, they will find that the information on the resume is still up to date.Because the information on a resume is very important, companies usually pay special attention to it to ensure that the information stays updated with the changing corporate world. The information must be able to match the job and the employee for it to do so and to gain the utmost success.Companies who provide resume writing services will actually make sure that the contents of the resume are accurate and up to date. This ensures that they are on the same page and that nothing has been changed and that the company is committed to providing job candidates. It is quite easy to see why companies pay companies who specialize in providing professional resume writing services.When a company needs to send out a resume for a job candidate, the jo b requires a resume that is consistent with the company culture and who knows, the person who is receiving the resume might be the most qualified candidate for the job. Therefore, to ensure that the company gets the right person, companies must pay for a resume writing service to ensure that it is in sync with the company's culture.While companies do not want to lose their candidates, they are often busy and cannot personally get around to doing this. That is where the help of a resume writing service comes in. If you need to supply a resume for a job, companies can use their services to ensure that it matches the company's culture and goals.

How to Include Publications on a Resume (Examples)

How to Include Publications on a Resume (Examples) Spread the loveJob-seekers whose experience includes research and publications often wonder how to include that information in their resumes. After all, few resume templates are designed to highlight such accomplishments, and most people are reluctant to significantly alter those widely-accepted resume formats. So, how can people in the scientific or academic fields properly showcase their research and publications on a resume? We have the tips you need to properly document those important achievements, and citation examples you can use as a helpful guide.Publications On a Resume ExampleRegardless of which option you choose, it is important to use the proper formatting when including publications on a resume. Be sure to use a consistent format when listing publications and describe your research focus and efforts as briefly as possible.For example:Published article or paper:[Your Name], [Title of Article], [Title of Publication], [Publication Date], [Pages]Authored Book:[Your Last na me, Your First name], [Title of Your Book], [Place of Publication and Publisher], [Year Published]We wrote a good post here on how to include research on a resume.  Why Publications Matter On a ResumeIf you have experience doing research or have written papers and other materials that have seen publication, then you have skills that set you apart from most job-seekers. Your research and publications identify you as someone with clear writing skills.They also demonstrate analytical skills, and a capacity for being a thought leader. Those qualities are important qualifications for anyone seeking a job in academia or any scientific field.Your Options for Including Publications On a ResumeFortunately, you have several options when it comes to publications in your resume. The option you choose will probably depend upon the nature of your research and publications and the type of position you’re seeking.There are three main options for including these details in your resume: creating a separate section, using a summary, or documenting them on a separate page.Option # 1 Creating a Separate Section for your Research and PublicationsOne way to highlight your publications is to create a separate section for them.(We wrote a good post here on what sections a resume should include)You should only consider this option if you have a limited number of citations to list, or if your work has appeared in important industry publications.By separating them in this way, you can help to focus attention on these accomplishments. At the same time, that separation helps to ensure that your other skills and achievements are not overshadowed in any way.Example:Option # 2 Using a Summary for your PublicationsAnother great way to showcase publications in your resume is to include them in a short summary. This option is best used when the achievements are not crucial to landing a job. Its also a good option when there are only one or two citations to list.Simply insert a bullet point o r two at the end of your achievements section and include the appropriate details.Option # 3 Creating a Separate Page for your PublicationsIf you have a substantial number of accomplishments that involve research and publications, you could consider a separate page for those details.Simply create a list of these citations for a page titled “Publications” or “Research.” There, you can list all relevant citations in reverse chronological order. If you choose this option, be sure to mention in your cover letter that youve included the list.Why the Cover Letter May be a Superior ChoiceSpeaking of the cover letter, there are some very good reasons for using that document as a vehicle for these citations. That option can help you avoid confusion within your resume and keep the resume length under control. It can also help to ensure that your cover letter is more than just a rehash of your resume. Most importantly, using the cover letter in this way can help to establish your expe rtise right away.Final TipsWhile it is tempting to include every noteworthy achievement in your life, it is important to maintain focus and perspective. Only include research and publications that enhance your qualifications or demonstrate skills relevant to the position. Anything relevant to your industry or skill set obviously falls into this category. Casual articles published in a hobbyist magazine probably don’t need to be shared.However, your research and publications can help employers to identify you as a recognized expert in your field. That can only help to enhance your chances of landing a great job. So, choose your resume options carefully and make sure that you use proper citation formats to convey this important information to every prospective employer. How to Include Publications on a Resume (Examples) Spread the loveJob-seekers whose experience includes research and publications often wonder how to include that information in their resumes. After all, few resume templates are designed to highlight such accomplishments, and most people are reluctant to significantly alter those widely-accepted resume formats. So, how can people in the scientific or academic fields properly showcase their research and publications on a resume? We have the tips you need to properly document those important achievements, and citation examples you can use as a helpful guide.Publications On a Resume ExampleRegardless of which option you choose, it is important to use the proper formatting when including publications on a resume. Be sure to use a consistent format when listing publications and describe your research focus and efforts as briefly as possible.For example:Published article or paper:[Your Name], [Title of Article], [Title of Publication], [Publication Date], [Pages]Authored Book:[Your Last na me, Your First name], [Title of Your Book], [Place of Publication and Publisher], [Year Published]We wrote a good post here on how to include research on a resume.  Why Publications Matter On a ResumeIf you have experience doing research or have written papers and other materials that have seen publication, then you have skills that set you apart from most job-seekers. Your research and publications identify you as someone with clear writing skills.They also demonstrate analytical skills, and a capacity for being a thought leader. Those qualities are important qualifications for anyone seeking a job in academia or any scientific field.Your Options for Including Publications On a ResumeFortunately, you have several options when it comes to publications in your resume. The option you choose will probably depend upon the nature of your research and publications and the type of position you’re seeking.There are three main options for including these details in your resume: creating a separate section, using a summary, or documenting them on a separate page.Option # 1 Creating a Separate Section for your Research and PublicationsOne way to highlight your publications is to create a separate section for them.(We wrote a good post here on what sections a resume should include)You should only consider this option if you have a limited number of citations to list, or if your work has appeared in important industry publications.By separating them in this way, you can help to focus attention on these accomplishments. At the same time, that separation helps to ensure that your other skills and achievements are not overshadowed in any way.Example:Option # 2 Using a Summary for your PublicationsAnother great way to showcase publications in your resume is to include them in a short summary. This option is best used when the achievements are not crucial to landing a job. Its also a good option when there are only one or two citations to list.Simply insert a bullet point o r two at the end of your achievements section and include the appropriate details.Option # 3 Creating a Separate Page for your PublicationsIf you have a substantial number of accomplishments that involve research and publications, you could consider a separate page for those details.Simply create a list of these citations for a page titled “Publications” or “Research.” There, you can list all relevant citations in reverse chronological order. If you choose this option, be sure to mention in your cover letter that youve included the list.Why the Cover Letter May be a Superior ChoiceSpeaking of the cover letter, there are some very good reasons for using that document as a vehicle for these citations. That option can help you avoid confusion within your resume and keep the resume length under control. It can also help to ensure that your cover letter is more than just a rehash of your resume. Most importantly, using the cover letter in this way can help to establish your expe rtise right away.Final TipsWhile it is tempting to include every noteworthy achievement in your life, it is important to maintain focus and perspective. Only include research and publications that enhance your qualifications or demonstrate skills relevant to the position. Anything relevant to your industry or skill set obviously falls into this category. Casual articles published in a hobbyist magazine probably don’t need to be shared.However, your research and publications can help employers to identify you as a recognized expert in your field. That can only help to enhance your chances of landing a great job. So, choose your resume options carefully and make sure that you use proper citation formats to convey this important information to every prospective employer.

6 Behaviors That Can Hurt Your Chances At Getting The Job - Work It Daily

6 Behaviors That Can Hurt Your Chances At Getting The Job - Work It Daily 6 Behaviors That Can Reduce Your Chances At Getting The Job Your attitude can impact your behavior and ultimately your job search results. Even if you can offer employers the exact experience and skills they are looking for (and more), you'll have trouble getting the job unless you carry the right attitude. Related: 4 Mistakes To Avoid A Derail In Your Job Search 6 Behaviors That Can Reduce Your Chances At Getting The Job The wrong attitude leads to poor behavior and unfortunately, that may be the cause to why some of the very qualified job candidates are still struggling to secure a job. Worried your behavior might be why you're not getting the job? Here’s what you need to watch out for: 1. Lack of conversation. The more conversational you are with contacts the better connection you can build. Read up on what’s happening in your field and industry as well as general news (things that are happening around you). When you share information and talk about it, it starts conversations. When you have nothing to share or say, communication with others becomes dead. Being conversational at the job interview is also critical. People hire those they are comfortable with and enjoy talking to. So even if you have the experience and skills to offer but there’s stiffness in the air due to lack of conversation, you lose out. 2. Waiting on others to take action. You are responsible for finding a job, not others. Even when you have a network of contacts who say they are willing to help, it’s still up to you to take action as well as control of the situation to make things happen. Often times job seekers will share their resume with their network of contacts, letting them know that they are job searching. Then they wait around hoping for a call back. It doesn’t work that way! As a job seeker, you need to personalize your communication with each contact who can help you so they clearly understand what it is that you have to offer. From there, you will receive valuable information as to who you need to make contact with and how to follow-up. You also can’t rely on recruiters to bring you job opportunities â€" that’s not what they do! Recruiters don’t find jobs for people, they find people for jobs. Recruiters are working for the employer, not you! Job seekers need to take a more proactive approach with job searching â€" knowing who, when and where to follow-up from to get results. 3. Not staying current. Everything from the way you think to your technical skills can come off as dated if you lack willingness to explore and try things new. Just because your previous job functioned a certain way or you had technical expertise in a certain area that worked on the old job doesn’t mean the next job will work the same way. Be willing to experience things new and adapt to change. Do some research to understand what core skills are needed for the job so you maintain the necessary technical skills. This may mean you need to enroll in a course or go through additional training to stay current for the profession. 4. Unwilling to start from the ground up. It’s okay to have big dreams, but when you’re new to the job market or profession understand that you may have to start at the bottom and work your way up. It’s only through experience that you can gain the knowledge needed to advance. Get more advice reading: “4 Things To Know Before Taking A Lower Level Position.” 5. Me. Me. Back in the days when the resume was still written with an objective statement, the “Me. Me. Me.” mentally was standard. You would state what you wanted. Today, however, it’s about the employer. What can you do for the employer? What do you have that the employer needs? How can you bring value to the employer? As a job seeker, you have to address these questions in your communication on email, the resume and during the interview to impress employers. 6. Talking bad. People enjoy being around others who have a positive attitude and outlook, not those who simply like to talk bad about others and complain. Keep a positive attitude and talk less about the problem and more about solutions. Fortunately, behaviors and attitudes can be changed. Knowing how the above attitudes and behaviors can hinder your job search, make the necessary changes now and see better results in your job search! This post was originally published at an earlier date. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join For Free!