We can’t control what happens once the employer has our resume, but we can control everything leading up to it!

Keep these mistakes that many first time job seekers make in mind

Writing the perfect email is not as intimidating as it seems! 

You want your message to stand out, but not be gimmicky or unprofessional.  Business Insider posted TopResume's career advice expert Amanda Augustine's 7 tips for writing the perfect email.

Read more to see excerpts from their post, then use their tips to write your message.

Exerpt from TOP RESUME by Amanda Augustine

Give these five simple tips a try to ensure you’re set up for success by September.

Get “resume-ready.”

Studies have shown the average recruiter only spends six seconds looking at your resume to decide if you’re a fit for the job. You’re 40% more likely to land the job you want with a professionally written resume. You can start with a free resume evaluation from companies like Top Resume.

Perfect your personal brand.

Make a list of all the social media channels on which you’ve created a profile. If you plan to use it for personal purposes, increase the security settings so no recruiter will find it. If it’s for professional use, make sure it’s current and in alignment with your resume. For more help, click on the following link to download my free personal branding checklist.

Party with a purpose.

Summer is all about BBQs, baseball games, and beach parties – every single one of these events is an opportunity to network. Keep your business cards on you at all times, and practice your elevator pitch with everyone you meet.

Take it to-go.

The job search is a full-time job. Luckily, we live in a time when it’s possible to work from practically everywhere, including the beach, if we’re armed with our smartphones. Download apps that will help you manage your network, access your resume, and review potential job opportunities while on-the-go.

Quench their thirst.

A lot of people take time off during the summer. But, for those who are in the office, their workloads tend to be lighter. If you know someone who works at a company or in an industry that’s of interest to you, this is the perfect time to treat them for a cup of iced coffee and pick their brain. For a couple of bucks, you can gain invaluable information for your job search. Just don’t forget to send a thank-you afterwards!

Use these five tips now so you can truly enjoy the lazy days of summer next year.

AHH! Common resume mistake!

Hi folks!

I came across this great article in Business Insider and figured i should share it with you. During our Job Skills Workshops we review résumés do's and dont's.  Here are more things to watch out for when preparing your resume. 

1. Sloppiness
2. Summaries that are too long
3. Too many buzzwords
4. Starting a bullet point with 'Responsible for'
5. Being too formal
6. Sticking to a template
7. Using awkward white space
8. Taking up too much space with your contact information

We will be posting more helpful tips soon. So check back with us in a few days for more resources

Creating a resume tends to be the most difficult part of applying for a job. Do you sometimes wonder why you might not get called back for a job interview? Most of the time it is because the resume has many formatting and spelling errors. 

Employers receive hundreds of resumes to review and you want to make sure your resume is the most impressive. 

Let's make sure your resume doesn't look like this! 

For resume templates, CLICK HERE. 

Are you using LinkedIn to find a job? If you aren't, check out these 10 steps on how LinkedIn can help you find a job and network with other professionals. 

Watch the following video from a Harvard Career Advisor for tips on how to land a job!

Best of luck during your job search.