InstantResume Career Blog

by Riia O’Donnell The beginning of a job search – fresh out of school or mid-career has life-changing potential. Your resume is your introduction to employers who will review whether your experience, qualifications, and skills are the right matches for the organization, the team, and the specific needs. It’s important to provide relevant information in…

by Riia O’Donnell For most job seekers, a resume has mere seconds to attract the attention and interest of a recruiter. The sheer volume of resumes that cross the average recruiter’s desk makes it impossible for them to comb through every word, so it’s important to provide what they need quickly and effectively.

by Riia O’Donnell What message does your resume impart? This is an important question every job seeker, active or passive, should ask. Recruiters wisely advise everyone should ask a trusted advisor or friend to review their resume before they send it off for review. Another set of eyes and an outside opinion is often revealing.…

by Riia O’Donnell Do you want to fill out an application, or do you have a resume? Which sounds like a path to a job, and which sounds like a path to a career? A resume is an important tool that does more than market your skills, education, and abilities. It translates to employers that…