By: John Holmgren     TheExpertResumeWriter.com ( I wrote this entry originally last December.  I’m republishing it now not because I’m out of things to say,  but because it got lots of comments.  More recent readers may have missed it) There are two schools of thought on the subject. Pro: A job “OBJECTIVE” not only should, but must…

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By:  John Holmgren    TheExpertResumeWriter.com The absolute first thing you have to know about employment recruiters is that they earn their money from their clients, not from candidates. If you, as a candidate, have a “recruiter” that wants your money, walk away. Since the recruiter gets paid by the hiring company, that’s where the loyalty lies. …

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By:  John Holmgren         TheExpertResumeWriter.com In this current uncertain economy, many employers are not willing, and are even afraid, to hire a permanent worker.  It doesn’t seem that will change any time soon. The situation is that you need a job now.  What do you do, and where do you go? The immediate answer is: …

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by:  John Holmgren  TheExpertResumeWriter.com “Oh, that’s easy to do”, you say sarcastically. There are lots of rejection notices and blind alleys that come your way while you work at locating the one “Yes!” response. But staying positive is critically important, especially for interview success. Here are a few tips on keeping yourself on an even…

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By:  John Holmgren     TheExpertResumeWriter.com Keep in mind that I ran a recruiting firm for 10 years and worked daily with hiring managers.  So, this is a consensus of the most common errors. List Job Descriptions Rather than Accomplishments It should be obvious that an employer will hire a person who can assist in…

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By:  John Holmgren         TheExpertResumeWriter.com I was talking with a hiring manager about information I am entering on this blog.  He gave me these 2 tips to pass on to you.  The suggestion is based on resumes and job applications he receives and his reaction to them. First.  Email addresses are free.  Make your job seeking…

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