Resume Writer / CV Writers – Awards
CV Writers / Resume Writers Awards: itouch are product to announce a special award by Word of Mouth online. We were voted amongst the Top 5% of Service Providers across all category types. This is an outstanding award as it’s based on the feedback of real customers. We would like to extend our thanks to all those that have posted their feedback so far. This is an essential aid to all those seeking to use CV Writers / Resume Writers and are a little undecided on who to choose. We believe your feedback (good or bad) is an essential component to us being able to achieve continuous improvement in everything we do. Resume Writing & CV Writing is an art,.....
Resume Writing – recruitment agency wrongs
Resume Writing - Things that job seekers do with their resume that can really annoy recruiters: Submit multiple applications across multiple job types to the same recruiters and their colleagues. Recruiters talk to each other, and serial job seeker who sends their resume out in volumes is easily identified and readily rejected. Resume locked – unbelievably, some applicants still send their resume “protected” and needing a password. These often go straight to the “trash can”. Also, sending resumes in .pdf isn’t always the best idea. Don’t list a phone number on their resume – yes, when it comes to resume writing, it’s amazing how many job applicants put in the effort to resume writing yet forget the very basics. Resume.....
RCSA Guidlines – Your Privacy
If you ever feel grieved by the behaviour of a recruitment consultant, agency of anyone associated in the industry, you have support. The RCSA was set up help govern and provide guidelines into recruitment. Organisations such as itouch ( executive resume writers and CV writers) are trained in RCSA and champion complete governance. We also provide counsel to our clients on potential risk and situations. General Principles 1. Members will observe a high standard of ethics, probity and professional conduct. 2. Ethical behaviour is not simply compliance with legal requirements, it extends to honesty, equity, integrity and social responsibility in all dealings. It is behaviour that holds up to disclosure and to public scrutiny. 3. All members are required to.....
Resume Layout
There’s much talk about what are the standard Australian resume layout requirements, how many pages should be included, what to put in and what to leave out etc. Here we will provide you with a simple overview from our executive resume writers on some of the differences that an Australian resume faces as opposed to its overseas counterparts and what you may want to consider when looking into a resume layout. ► Size – does it matter ? Here in Australia, we have been extremely fortunate to avoid some of the rules faced in the UK and the US. Currently the UK have set a standard for an average of just two pages, and the US has restricted this even.....
Executive Resume Writers Networking Tips
If you research and identify recruiters who specialise in your industry will greatly increase job search efficiency and networking. Check for directories that list executive recruiting firms by type, industry, job function, or region. Limiting yourself to only contacting executive recruiters or search firms in your immediate geographic area will significantly reduce impact. Search & Headhunters often work from virutal offices, and therefore their reach is national. Making contact with recruiters and developing relationships with them long before you need them may will see long term rewards. Remember, you are much more marketable before you need a job. Also, if a recruiter asks, making a referral of a qualified person for a position when that may not be relevant to.....
Resumes & Strategies: Facebook as a Job Search Tool
The explosion of social media has led to all new methods of communicating with people. You can find people you have not spoken to in ages, post comments to friends who live across the world and even get up to the minute news on companies you are interested in. Facebook has become a popular obsession for many people and some savvy job seekers are learning that Facebook can be an incredibly useful job search tool. How can you use Facebook to find a job? Here are some great new ideas for job seekers that want to use the most popular social media site to find a great new job: • Network with professionals in your field. One of the best.....
Resume & CV Switch – Choosing a Career in Government
Choosing a Career in Government trying to decide on the career path that you want to take, or when you are looking into switching careers, you might consider choosing a career in government. Government jobs enable you to earn a living while contributing to our society in a positive way. These jobs have many perks associated with them and offer you a stable, secure work environment. Government jobs have long been sought after because of the stability that they offer. For the most part, once you land a government job you will be able to work in government for the rest of your life. These careers are secure and very rarely will you get fired or laid off as long.....
Resumes – Interview Special (tips)
Everyone always says not to judge a book by its cover, but unfortunately, appearance does count in the work world. You need to look put together and professional at a job interview, or you could turn a future employer off completely. What you wear can make or break how the hiring manager perceives you and whether you will get a call back. Dress to impress and land the job you want with these interview attire tips: • If you are interviewing for a position in a traditional field like finance or accounting, you should wear professional business attire. For both men and women, this means conservative suits and men should wear a tie. Women who wear a skirted suit should.....
Market News – Resume Solutions
The Sydney Morning Herald has today reported that “the economy rose 1.3 per cent in the March quarter, more than double the pace expected by economists”. This is strong data that is needed to add confidence in what is still regarded as a very volatile market. This data caught many by surprise including a number of key analysts as well as the chief economist for the CBA bank. This adds some reassurance and with the European markets expected to remain uncertain for many months to come; this positive data will go a long way in keeping the Australian market on track. Equally surprising was further investment in the mining sector which had recently taken a number of knocks following downturns.....
Resume – Testimonials
The use of testimonials in a resume can have a powerful effect. For example: “John Smith played a key role in the implementation of our new SAP R/3 solution, an implementation that prior to John’s arrival, had been plagued with delivery issues. John not only brought the project back on track, but delivered within the revised date and under budget. A fantastic job…thanks John”. D Williams, Managing Director, ABC Ltd Notice how the above statement (when integrated into the resume) will serve as a major enforcement to the candidate’s resume, capability, expertise and above all, their hire appeal. Don’t include a testimonial on a resume for the sake of having a testimonial. The testimonial should be there to enforce your.....