Paul Said:

Please help me, i am in trouble (Resume & Job Application)?

We Answered:

First of all can I ask why you put the incorrect dates down? Are they months or years out?

Thanks

Anna
www.getthebestjob.co.uk

Floyd Said:

How Do I Compile A Job Resume Without Previous Experience?

We Answered:

lotso of nice looking photos of you looking the part?

Leroy Said:

Resume/Job Search question, please help!?

We Answered:

It's better to explain why you're leaving a job after two months than explaining why you were out of work for two months. Unless you have to cut out a more important job you've held to make room for that job on your resume, include it. Also, leaving a job because it's not the right fit for you isn't a bad reason to quit. If it comes up in an interview, just say it wasn't the right fit for you and play up the idea that you think the job you're applying for will be a better fit.

Bryan Said:

Are college sports good for your job resume?

We Answered:

Even though it does not add to your skills at a job (except if you work in sports) it does help build camaraderie with an interviewer, co-worker, or boss. I am a college student, and numerous people (mostly guys) have told me that during interviews they started talking about sports. Think about it -- if you can connect with the interviewer about something you both like, such as sports you would leave a memorable impression and are more likely to be selected for a job than someone who has the skills but does not connect to the interviewer. Also, most jobs have sporting events (ie. softball, basketball, baseball etc). This is great way to get to know your boss or other co-workers (especially if they're male) and could be essential to you being selected for a promotion, raise, bonus etc.

When you start to interview for jobs, you will realize that it is much more than hard skills employers look for (this is especially to true in competitive industries like finance, accounting, etc).

It is a double edged sword though, if you have low grades (below 3.0) I would say ditch the sports and work on your grades. This is especially true if you want to pursue something like law (in which to get into the best schools you need at least a 3.3 gpa). The recession is making the competition very fierce! I am a senior in college and employers are not hiring much and are very selective. Hopefully, when you're ready to graduate the markets won't be so tight.

Jeffery Said:

Resume & Job application discrepancy? Please, help?

We Answered:

the only thing you can do is make sure the application matches the resume and hope for the best. If they call and ask you about the discrepancies just say that you didn't remember the exact dates, and put the best estimates of the dates that you could recall.

Of course you don't need to hear this now, but this is exactly why it does not pay to lie on a resume -there is no point getting a job offer only to lose it when the deception is discovered.