Job Scam Alert Post Office Jobs

Job Scam Alert Post Office JobsJob Scam Alert Post Office JobsIf you thought that job scams only involved private companies and businesses, think again. Theres a new job scam that earnest job seekers are falling for, and it involves the federal government. Keep reading to learn more about the latest job scam related to post office jobs.Scam artists are now targeting people looking for federal or post office jobs as their next victims. The scammers operate in a variety of ways. They might advertise in your local newspaper in the classified sections and offer to help job seekers find and apply for federal or post office jobs. They might charge you a fee to help you find lages, or even help you prepare for any exams that you might have to take by urging you to buy study materials. (They even assure you that your money is refundable should you fail to pass the postal exam.)Heres the truth you shouldnt have to pay for a job. Ever. You can always find out if there are any openings with the USPS United States Postal Service by visiting usps.com/careers or by clicking the careers link at the bottom of the usps.com home page. It is through the USPS website that you should apply for any postal positions, not via a third party who promises to land you a job as a postal worker. The best part applying for these jobs is always free. Although applying through the USPS directly might be more time-consuming, it is truly the safest way to find a job working with this federal agency.So if you are planning to apply for a postal position (and want to steer clear of any potential job scams), heres what you need to knowKnow where to apply.Scam artists would like you to believe that there are hidden postal and federal jobs that only they have access to. But the USPS posts all of its jobs on its website, so you wont need to hire someone to search out the jobs for you. If youre told that a potential job exists in your area, check the USPS website to ensure its validity.Watch your walle t.The Federal Trade Commission warns people against paying someone to help them pass the postal exam. So shelling out your money for practice exams, a tip sheet, and a listing of postal jobs simply doesnt make sense. They stress that the exam is more of an aptitude test, not something that you can study for. Plus, passing the postal exam doesnt automatically guarantee a job, since other factors, such as passing both a background and a drug test, can make or break you landing a postal position.Know the names.Some job scammers will set up an official-looking company name to fool you into thinking they work directly with the USPS, but they actually dont. The FTC reports some scammers using names like the U.S. Agency for Career Advancement or the Postal Employment Service, neither of which exist. So dont be fooled by an official-sounding name or title.There are no lengths that a job scammer wont go to in order to get you to part with your money. Be aware and cautious as you go about you r job search, and you can avoid any would-be job scams- signed, sealed, delivered.Readers, have you fallen victim to a post office job scam? Let us know what happened in the comments

5 Things Youre Doing at Work That Drive Your Boss Crazy

5 Things Youre Doing at Work That Drive Your Boss Crazy5 Things Youre Doing at Work That Drive Your Boss CrazyYoure ambitious and smart, and youhave career plans. You know your job well, and you work hard, so why does your anfhrer hate you? Well, maybe not hate you, but its clear that she likes your coworker a lot more than she likes you, even though youre clearly the better employee. Sometimes thats just a personality thing- lets face it, everyone doesnt click with everyone- but sometimes its because youre doing something thats driving your babo up the wall. If youre doing any of ansicht things that can really tick off a boss, maybe your actions are the true source of the problem (and not that your boss is just crazy). Here are five things that, if youre doing them, you need to stop- now. You Think You Know Better Than the Boss You might. Its possible that youre smarter than the boss. (And, in fact, good bosses should look to hire people who are smarter than they are.) But, that doesnt mean you can just do the job however you want. Sometimes, people say, Hey, Im exempt, so I can do the jobhowever I want. This is not true. You need to do it how your boss wants you to do it. This doesnt mean you need to keep your mouth shut. For example, a co-workers first job out of school welches for a real estate management firm. Do you know how they looked at their incoming and outgoing money? They typed it up in Word and added up the figures with a calculator. True. She introduced them to the concept of Excel and showed them how Excel could do formulas that would add the amount of money up for them. Wow They had no idea. (This happened in the late 90s, so its not as bad as it sounds.) This was an appropriate and helpful way to contribute a new idea. What she didnt do was insist she had a better way to manage calculations and go ahead with it over her managers objections. Share your ideas, but if your boss says no, let it go. You Whine You may technically perform awe somely at your job, but ifyou complain about every little thingthat goes on in the office, your boss will not love you. Are there problems? Yes. Should your boss address these problems? Maybe. There are things called priorities, which means that, while its true that the business could run more efficiently with a state-of-the-art enterprise software installation, the priority right now is meeting payroll. Stop whining about it. Likewise, whining about your coworkers special privileges, assignments, or body odor isnt likely to win you any love and affection from your boss. If your coworker gets to work at home every Tuesday and youd like to do that too, ask your boss Janet has the flexibility to work from home one day per week. Is that something thats possible for me as well? Then have a conversation about creating a flexible schedule. If your boss ultimately says no, the conversation is finished. Your job is likely different than Janets, requiring your presence in the office. Janet m ay have a medical condition that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and her reasonable accommodation could be to work from home one day per week. Or, your boss may think of you as a slacker if she isnt standing over you. In any event, let it go. You Go Over the Bosss Head If your boss is sexually harassing you, violating securities law, or passing out drunk in her office, absolutely make a formal complaint with HR or with her boss. But, if your boss just gives you lousy assignments, take those up with her first. What if your boss makes a huge mistake? For instance, what if her plan for Client A will flop spectacularly, and you know it. Shouldnt you go to her boss to save the company? First of all, you have no idea whether that is your bosss plan or if shes carrying out her bosss plan, so going over her head, in that case, will make you look foolish. If its truly her idea and you go to her boss, and the big boss agrees with you, it will make your boss look foolish. How much do you think your boss will like you if youve just humiliated her in front of her boss? Instead, document the problems you see, go to your boss, and say, Jane, I have some concerns about your plan for Client A. Ive listed them here. Can we talk about this? Rational bosses will sit down with you and go over your list. (Unless youre a documented whiner, see above then shell assume this is another of your petty complaints and ignore you. The story of the Boy Who Cried intertriginses ekzem applies to adults at work as well.) If, after shes gone over the list with you and rejected all of your ideas, you have two options. Option one is to say, Thanks for listening to me Jane. I hope youre right, and Ill do everything I can to help your plan work successfully, and then do it. Option two is to say, Jane, Im really concerned that this is going to damage the companys reputation if we do this. Can we at least loop your boss in on this? If Jane says no, and youre still super concerned, at this point going over heads is necessary, but understand it will damage your relationship with your boss. It may be worth it if youre right, but what if youre wrong? Proceed carefully and keep careful documentation. You Avoid Tasks That You Dont Like Your coworkers can all see that you disappear right after the departmental lunch instead of helping to clean up. You may say, Im a director. Admins should do the lunch cleanup. That may be true,in some companies, but certainly not all. You need to do yucky things in every job. Your boss will take note if you push these off onto coworkers or just avoid them altogether. Sure, if you can figure out a more efficient way to accomplish a task, thats great, but when inventory time arrives, everyone has to do inventory. Your boss notices when you call in sick every inventory day. It may not be a big deal, and the thing youre avoiding may not evenbe a core function of your job, but it is likely damaging your relationship with y our boss. Go ahead and take your turn. Youre Not Being a Team Player Look, some employees are introverts. Right now they could be self-employed and working from home. This is an introverts dream. Some introverted employees have also been blessed to work with a bunch of other introverts so they werent often forced to participate in team-building events that involved sharing feelings or playing sports. But can introverts function as team players? You bet. If someone was out sick, would they take over meetings? Yep. Would they take phone calls on a day off to solve a problem? Absolutely. Just because you didnt cause a problem doesnt mean that you cant help solve it. Team players work together. Its not all about going to the departmental party. When someone in the department gets a promotion, did they congratulate that person or were they envious that they didnt get it? Well, sometimes both, but hopefully their envy was hidden. And you know what? It makes for a better environment fo r everyone. Things are not always fair, but acting as a team player means that you work together with your coworkers to create a better overall outcome. Observing you not being a team player will make your boss unhappy. Happy bosses make for an easier, less stressful day at the office. Making the boss happy also increases your chance of achieving your career goals, so make sure that youre working hard to keep your boss contentand watch your career take off. - Suzanne Lucas is a freelance writer who spent 10 years in corporate human resources, where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers.

The Business Writing Mistake That#8217;s Making You Look Bad

The Business Writing Mistake That8217s Making You Look badeanstalt The Business Writing Mistake That8217s Making You Look Bad Its not your clothes, or your hairstyle, or the AOL email address (although, those might not be helping either).What youre doing is more subtle than all that. Worst of all, it something that you learned wascorrectin school. How or why would you someone teach you the wrong way to do something? All I can say is this The times have changed possibly without you.Now, before I get on a high horse, let me say that I learned this lesson the hard way. I want to keep you from learning it the hard way, too. Its very possible nobody else will point it out to you. Theyll just talk about you when youre not around or wonder to themselves about your intelligence.This sounds like a big deal, doesnt it?How I Learned My LessonWhen I first launched my career-coaching practice, Copeland Coaching, I wrote an eBook called Breaking the Rules Getting the Job. I used a recommended, fantastic editor who read over the 100 or so draft pages I wrote. She combed through every page in detail, with great care.When she was finished, I asked for general feedback on my writing style. I had never used a professional editor before and was very interested in learning as much as I could. She said something I never expected to hear The one thing you really need to stop doing is using two spaces after your periods.Wait, what? Nothing about my writing style? Two periods instead of one? But the teachers in school drilled two periods into my headThis must be a minor creative difference, I thought. I left the eBook with double spaces and never looked back.About six months later, I had a meeting with the newspaper for which I write a column. I had been writing the column for a few months, and with professional writers and editors in the room, I took the opportunity to ask the same question Is there anything I could do to improve my writing style?One of the editors cringed. He sai d something along the lines of, Your writing style is good, but theres one thing that would be great if you could stop doing. You use two periods at the ends of your sentences. We always delete them.This stopped me in my tracks. My mind began to spin. How in the world was this really a thing? How was it a big deal? How is it a pet peeve of professional writers? Where did I go wrong?From the best that I can gather, using two spaces after periods was taught for years in school. At some point in time, the standard changed, and one space became the norm. Unless you write for a living, you probably werent told about the change.Simply put If youre using two spaces after periods, you are dating yourself. I suspect youre like me and dont even know this.Any time I tell a client about this standard, theyre always surprised that A.) this is a thing and B.)anyone cares. They probably ignore my suggestions in this area just like I ignored my first editor.This week, a friend posted on social medi a about this pet peeve with a link to a recent article on the website Slate. It inspired me to write this post.Heres how the article begins Can I let you in on a secret? Typing two spaces after a period is totally, completely, utterly, and inarguably wrong. The author goes on to say, What galls me about two-spacers is What Im getting at here is that the one space or two issue is a very controversial one. And were all being judged.If youre out there applying for jobs, take my advice and switch to one space. Dont overthink it. Just do it. After some practice, it will become more natural and it will prevent you from being gossiped about by those who are more up on writing than the average person.After all, theyre tying your knowledge of this fact (or lack thereof) to your intelligence.

ASME Job Board + Career Center Offers Opportunities with New Virtual Career Fair

ASME Job Board + Career Center Offers Opportunities with New Virtual Career Fair ASME Job Board + Career Center Offers Opportunities with New Virtual Career Fair ASME Job Board + Career Center Offers Opportunities with New Virtual Career FairVisit ASMEs first Virtual Career Fair on Power Energy, currently underway on the ASME Job Board + Career Center, to view the latest engineering employment opportunities that are currently being offered within the power and energy sector. The ASME Virtual Career Fair, which will continue through July 10, provides you with free, exclusive access to companies, organizations and universities involved in the power and energy industry within the United States and internationally who are currently seeking engineering talent. The Virtual Career Fair offers a live chat feature that lets you communicate one-on-one with human resources professionals from power and energy firms who are currently hiring engineers. The Career Fair is also focused exclusivel y on the power and energy field, so you can apply for engineering jobs that are right for you.Employers with current listings on the Virtual Career Fair page include MIT, Michigan State University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the United States Reficar in Colombia Essar Projects Ltd. in India and the International Inspection Centre (INTREX) in Kuwait among others. Post your resume for free on careerfair.asme.org now and take your job search to the next level.

Definitions of Administrative Assistant Job Description Resume

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The Idiots Handbook to Resume Builder Writing Tips

The Idiots Handbook to Resume Builder Writing Tips Resume builder has created a gigantic collection of suggestions that is sure to help you make an outstanding resume. The reward of the resume builder is that you receive a consistent federal cv, which are available by means of a recruiter employing a keyword search. It has the same settings, thus would make sure your job history is in the right order. Second, it allows you to duplicate your resume, which is very helpful when you need to upgrade the document or tailor it to a specific position. Its a fact that a resume should usually be kept brief but by means of the federal government resumes, its about the ideal balance between being concise and being informative. Remember, employers have a tendency to have many resumes they should look over, and so dont tend to devote much time on any individual resume at least in the first stages of the application approach. The majority of the time the men and women that are reading the resume really dont have a thing to do with the job and dont have any direct experience with it. I would suggest learning how to compose a resume that is customized to the particular job youre applying for, ever time you apply to get a new function. Utilizing a custom resume instead of a generic one is going to greatly increase your odds of an interview, as youll be a better match in the view of the reader. Keep this audience in mind while you write your letter, and attempt to make it both skilled and interesting. You may just have a couple seconds to impress the employer, therefore its important to center on readability and create every line count. The easy-to-use on-line tool will produce a recruiter-ready resume within minutes. A resume maker can assist you by offering tips on the professional resume structure in addition to provide an assortment of resume examples to select from. The form of resume you choose is also important and ought to be customizable to your requirem ents. Then have a look at the following resume writing tips to learn to compose a resume optimizing each section for greatest success. Be conscious of the period of your resume. But some formatting in these types of documents may not operate in the USAJOBS resume builder. Resume Builder An on-line tool to construct your Resume quick and simple to use. Resume Builder Writing Tips Features If you are a volunteer in an organization and have accomplishments and experience thats transferrable, learn to compose a resume in a manner that enables you to highlight it. While all resumes should offer information on your work and education experience, in addition to your abilities and accomplishments, there are various ways to present this info. Learn about the three kinds of skills you may highlight and the way youre able to incorporate them into your resume. Because you attached your resume, theres not any reason to list all your abilities and experience again. So look at your res ume and be sure that it mentions all the important requirements. Recruiters and hiring managers like this form of resume format since it permits you to describe qualifications close to the top of the resume, then offer the reverse chronological timeline they like to see. Tailoring your resume for each particular federal job announcement may be the key to your success. It is crucial to have a crystal clear idea about what the resume needs to include before getting started in order to make the greatest professional resume to catch the interest of hiring managers.

5 Trends That Are Currently Shaping Workplaces

5 Trends That Are Currently Shaping Workplaces5 Trends That Are Currently Shaping Workplaces Workplaces are constantly evolving. For ages, the most common office layout gave each employee his or her individual workspace, whether it was a cubicle or a standalone office. In the new millennium, the trend moved toward open-concept workplaces , with everyone doing their work in a wide-open room and sometimes even at one giant common table. In recent years, mora geschftliches miteinanderes have been reverting to individual workspaces or a mix of common spaces and individual spaces to remedy the productivity concerns of putting everyone in the same room.Fluctuations in workplace trends occur constantly as individual businesses decide what works best for them and their employees. While the isolation vs. collaboration argument is a classic workplace design conundrum, not all fluctuations are driven by these push-and-pull debates. New trends emerge every year to trigger a wa ve of evolution in the modern office environment. Here are five of the trends that are shaping workplaces in 2017.1. An emphasis on creating superior candidate experiencesAccording to Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoors chief economist, 2016 saw 180,000 new jobs a month in the United States. That statistic shows that the job market hasnt just recovered from the 2008 economic collapse but is booming. The growth in the job market means that employers are now competing for candidates instead of the other way around. As such, its become mora important for employers to offer convenient and engaging candidate experiences. By implementing faster and more intuitive online applications, supporting non-traditional application strategies (such as video resumes), and stressing personal communication with applicants, employers are going to greater lengths to win over top-tier talent. Employers are also working to sell their workplaces to potential hires more than they have in the past by showcasing the workplace outside of the interview room and introducing candidates to team members on the spot.More employers are becoming conscious of the fact that spending an entire day at the office- usually sitting at a desk and in front of a computer screen- is not ideal for employee health, morale, or innovation. There has been a drive to create workplaces that promote wohlbefinden in multiple ways, from trading out old furniture for ergonomic alternatives to doing away with fluorescent lighting. Many companies have also instituted workplace wellness programs , which make health coaching, clinical care, and other health services available to employees. Dont be surprised to see more on-site company gyms over the next few years.3. Shrinking office spaces growing remote workforcesBetween the gig economy and the evolution of technology, businesses are either contracting out more responsibilities or giving employees more freedom to work remotely. These factors create another workplace trend the shrinking office space. More businesses are finding that they can save money by expanding their remote workforces and consolidating office space. Especially in big cities where rent prices are high, this strategy can deliver huge savings while also giving workers more flexibility in where to work and how to structure their schedules. Not all companies are willing to go this route and some, like companies that meet with clients and customers in person on a regular basis, cant. However, for many companies, embracing technology and allowing employees to work remotely has opened up new avenues for success.Millennials have been taking up an ever-increasing role in the workplace over the past few years, and even the members of Generation Z have begun joining the workforce. For the most part, people from these younger generations have had minimal reason to adopt formal or semi-formal wardrobes in their lifetimes. Millennial men, for instance, dont wear suits and t ies. Its more common to see a millennial male in the workplace wearing a polo and khakis, but even that wardrobe might be a bit formal going forward. Between remote workers and younger employees who have never dressed formally in their lives, the idea of a business formal wardrobe is slowly going the way of the dinosaur. Accelerating this trend is job searchers who have more power thanks to the burgeoning job market and have the means to make their voices heard. While a business casual dress code that allows employees to wear jeans and t-shirts isnt likely to be a make-or-break factor for candidates in 2017, it will certainly be seen as a perk.5. A return to more traditional workplace benefitsFor a few years, it was common to hear about unusual or exotic workplace benefits - especially at big corporations trying to attract the best and the brightest. Employers have experimented by offering their candidates everything from gym memberships to charitable donations made in their names. Such perks seemed attractive at first but have mostly turned out to be little more than gimmicks according to employee accounts. At the end of the day, most job searchers want the perks that will have the most noticeable long-term benefits for themselves and their families. Regarding the benefits that actually accomplish those goals, employers havent found anything that job searchers want as much as health insurance, retirement savings, and ample paid vacation days . More and more businesses are returning to these benefits, having learned the mantra If it aint broke, dont fix it.Remember that nothing is static when it comes to workplaces or hiring. Technology, the economy, and even social psychology can take something that is on-trend in the workplace one year and renders it obsolete the next. Candidates today expect more out of their employers than they once did, and that expectation includes things like wellness, attractive benefits packages, flexibility, and work-life balance . Taking these trends into account for your own workplace can go a long way toward helping you attract the best candidates.Michael Klazema has been developing products for criminal background check and improving online customer experiences in the background screening industry since 2009. He is the lead author and editor for Backgroundchecks.com . He lives in Dallas, TX with his family and enjoys the rich culinary histories of various old and new world countries.

6 Ways High School Students Can Prepare for Careers in Sports

6 Ways High School Students Can Prepare for Careers in Sports6 Ways High School Students Can Prepare for Careers in SportsUse your passion for sports to prepare for a career in the field by taking advantage of a variety of ways to gain important skills and knowledge. Opportunities are numerous for high school students who know where to look and how to employ the right strategy. By participating in the right activities in school and in the community, you can gain valuable experience for when you land on a college campus. Six activities all present pathways to careers in sports, so position yourself for success by involving yourself in as many of them as possible. 1. Playing on Sports Teams Leverage your athletic experiences by staying in contact with coaches and other leaders who may be able to boost your career later. Plus, you will learn all about winning, losing, kollektivwork, overcoming adversity, the value of practice habits, and many other life lessons that will inform your professional career. Even if you are pursuing a career in an area such as sports marketing, youll have a better chance for success if you have your own experiences as an athlete to draw from. If your true passion is coaching or scouting, advance as far as you can as an athlete. Coaches and scouts are almost exclusively always former players- especially at the highest levels. 2. Being a Student Manager Not every student who wants to play high school sports has the ability to make a team, but there are other ways to launch a sports career.A student manager in high school can gain valuable knowledge and experience and possibly parlay that into a student manager role in college or another sports-related opportunity. Regardless of the type of sports career you pursue, the experience you gain working with and supporting athletes and coaches provides you with industry knowledge and experience to help you get a foot in the door. 3. Following the Business Move beyond rooting for tea ms and to start studying the business of sports. Being knowledgeable about a particular sport or sports, in general, is about more than being able to recite statistics or break down game film. Teach yourself about contracts, salary caps, and collective bargaining agreements involves players associations and team owners. High-profile elements of the business of sports are regularly covered by major news organizations such as ESPN but dig deeper to learn how minor league franchises generate revenue and make themselves a part of their local communities. The more business knowledge you possess, the more impressive youll be when you get an interview. 4. Volunteering Many high schools require community service hours for graduation, so use the opportunity to coach kids, organize a fundraiser for a team or league, or volunteer at a community sports event like a 10K run.These activities mirror much of the work that is involved in sports-related careers and provide valuable industry exper ience for when it is time to apply for that first job. Entry-level jobs in sports often involve college teams or minor league teams in small communities where budgets are tight. Strategies volunteers use to generate revenue and draw interest serve as good starting points for these lower-level jobs. 5. Connecting Other Careers A job in sports does not have to be connected directly to a sports team. Almost any field connects to the sports industry, so apply your knowledge and experience in another area to your passion for sports. Professional sports teams or leagues and college or university athletic departments all need professionals to run business operations or conduct marketing initiatives. You could work for an independent marketing firm, for example, that caters to sports franchises. Medical students can specialize in sports medicine and work directly for teams or work independently to treat or consult with teams or athletes. Physical therapists operate similarly. Sports age ncies hire lawyers, and many agents also have their law degrees. Teams also regularly hire lawyers to handle contract details. Careers in print or broadcast journalism put reporters and photographers close to action covering sports. 6. Officiating Umpires and referees are viewed as leadership positions and always look good on a resume. Officials run the game, have to make quick decisions under pressure, and need the people skills to navigate disagreements with coaches or players. Work hard at the craft of officiating and try to move up the ladder to higher-level leagues as you gain experience.Another bonus is that when you get to college you can put your skills to use as an official at your universitys intramural sports program. Those who find they have a knack for calling games even can pursue careers as officials by training to work college or professional games.

The 10 Commandments of Good Resume Writing

The 10 Commandments of Good Resume Writing The 10 Commandments of Good Resume Writing Resume Writing The 10 Commandments1. You will write more than one resume, targeting each one at a specific audienceThis is the golden rule of resume writing.You must tailor each resume for every position that you are applying for. For instance, lets assume youre applying to become a waiter, a secretary, a construction worker, or a salesperson. (Note Click those links to view a WELL TARGETED resume sample).Each of these positions will need a different resume because they require different skill sets.If you have minimum work experience, youll need to highlight different aspects of your job responsibilities to appeal to each individual hiring manager. For instance, a hiring manager for a construction company may be more interested in how much you can lift, how reliable you are, and whether you can learn new skills quickly.A hiring manager at an office may want to know what software you can use, what tr icks you use to be efficient, and whether you have writing skills.To figure out what skills the hiring manager is looking for, readthe job description they wroteCAREFULLY. Theyve probably listed all of the specialized skills you need to perform well. Simply include those specific skills on your resume (if you have those skills) and youre set.Youll need to get creative with your work experience and demonstrate how the skills you currently have are transferrable into an unrelated position. In this way, you can write a tailored resume.(NOTE The Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which is software that can read your resume, will also reject your resume if it seems irrelevant to the job you applied for. This is abedrngnisher major reason you should tailor your resume.)2. You will write descriptive bullet points that begin with action verbsWriting in complete sentences will force you to be descriptive. The worst resumes are filled with boring, bland, 2-4 word descriptions like, Cleaned tabl es, Wrote reports, or Dealt with customers.Each sentence should begin with an action verb, preferably one that best describes the your responsibility. Some action verbs are better than others. Use this epic list of action verbs to find just the right action verb for your bullet pointFor instance, the verb phrase Managed 6 employees is better than Told 6 employees what to do.Here are some other excellent verbs you can useUseVerbs Like These To Start Your Bullet PointsManagedTrainedSavedDevelopedCreatedSoldArrangedPreparedAssistedBasically, if its a verb and it sounds good, use it. On the other pfoteDont Use These Words to Start Your Bullet PointsPronouns(I, you, we, us)Adverbs(Quickly, smartly, intelligently, efficiently)Adjectives(Massive, huge, small, smart, quick, efficient, intelligent)3. You will quantify your resume to the best of your ability, adding numbers to describe your experienceAdding numbers to your resume makes them more descriptive and specific, which will catch the hiring managers attention. Numbers also allow you to show off your achievements and abilities that others may bedrngnis have.The rule of thumb here is this if the duty you performed can be described in numbers, do so.Browse these perfectly quantified resumes for a taste of how your resume should lookExample 1Example 2Example 3Still elend sure what we mean, or how to do it?In the following examples, weve written each job description twice to show an unquantified resume description versus a quantified one.Administrative AssistantUnquantifiedWrote reports for the direct manager, summarizing incoming data and suggesting courses of actionQuantifiedWrote three 1,000-word reports per week for the direct manager, summarizing incoming data and suggesting courses of actionWaiterUnquantifiedServed food and drink and took orders in a fast paced restaurantQuantifiedServed in a 300-seat restaurant, handling up to 5 tables at a time in a fast-paced restaurant/rg_quoteBartenderUnquantifiedUpsold wi ne by using knowledge of wine and entrees to entice customers into purchasesQuantifiedUpsold $250 in wine daily on average by leveraging knowledge of hundreds of wine brands and matching them with entrees to entice customers into bigger purchasesManagerUnquantifiedManaged and trained new employees to successfully open a new branch of our office while maintaining company standardsQuantifiedManaged and trained 6 employees, successfully opening a new branch of our office while maintaining company standardsOther items that can be quantified includeCustomer satisfaction ratingsNumber of customers served dailyThe size of your company/establishmentTotal yearly/monthly/daily salesHow much you outperformed your co-workers byHow much money you saved the companyUsing action verbs and quantifying will make your resume Achievement Oriented. The above two commandments have only been a taste we have an in depth about how to write an achievement oriented resume if youd like to deep-dive into this concept.4. You will not include a section about your hobbies and interestsIncluding a section about your hobbies and interests is widely regarded as a newbie mistake. The company is interested in what skills you have that can help them earn more money, not whether you can juggle or swallow swords (unless you are applying to a circus, then these skills should definitely be on your resume).For more ideas regarding which abilities are appropriate for your resume (and which are not), check out our skills for resume guide.If your hobbies, interests, and side projects do coincide with what the company is looking for, then you should include them in your Additional Skills or Qualifications Summary section.5. You will not leave any glaring gaps in employment historyIf you have periods of time where you were not working professionally, avoid revealing those gaps on your resume at all costs.There are a number of ways that you can accomplish this. The first is with resume formatting.The first format you can use is called a Functional Resume, which leaves off work dates altogether in favor of simply listing your most relevant qualifications.VIEW Functional Resume Example Writing TipsThe other format you can use is called a Combination Resume, which splits your resume into two sections. In one section, your work experience will still be written in reverse-chronological order. Then, once you reach your gaps in work experience, you again simply list your qualifications and ignore dates altogether.VIEW Combination Resume Example Writing TipsFinally, you canleave months off of your resume entirely. If you worked from June 1, 2013, to February 1, 2014 simply leave off writing June and February, which will show that you worked from 2013-2014. If pressed in your interview, tell the truth.The point is to get your foot in the door.6.You will pay attention to professionalismThis mainly concerns your contact details section.The 3 DONTs of ProfessionalismDont include your nicknam e. We once received a resume from Joey The Hammer Perkins. It was ineffective.Dont include a picture of yourself on your resume. If you are an actor, then you will need to include a professional headshot. For all other industries, including a picture of oneself is considered extremely unprofessional.Dont label your saved document I hate resumes, which we have also seen. It seems that sometimes people forget that the other party will see the file name.The 3 DOs of ProfessionalismUse a professional email address. For instance,clowns_of_furygmail.com is hilarious, but were afraid it doesnt exactly smack of professionalism.Make sure you resume is saved with your full name and the word resume. Example Joe Brown Resume Include the position youre applying for if you know it. Example Joe Brown Resume WaiterBe 100% sure that your contact details are correct. Not being able to contact you for an interview is the height of unprofessionalism.7. You will format your resume so that it is aesthet ically pleasing and legibleFollow these 10 simple rules to make an aesthetically pleasing resume. Or, simply download some of the best resume templates on the web from our website for free.The 5 DONTsof Resume AestheticsDO NOT usefont below size 10DO NOT usecrazy font stylesDO NOT write a Wall of Text (no spacing, too much text, too much information)DO NOT use bright colors that are difficult to readDO NOT include imagesThe 5 DOS of Resume AestheticsDO leave spaces between your work experiences to make reading easierDO bold your headersDO italicize sub-headersDO create columns to save space and use more of the pageDO use bullet points to list job descriptionsIn addition, you can read our long and detailed guide about how todesign an aesthetically pleasing resume.8. You will not lie on your resumeGetting caught for resume fraud will follow you for the rest of your career. Its tempting to embellish or outright lie on your resume, as you can get higher paying jobs and well-salaried pos itions by claiming credentials or skills that you do not have.In all likelihood, you will get caught, because it will be obvious that you do not know how to competently do your work properly. (That is, unless you are Frank Abagnale, the fraudster portrayed in the blockbuster movie Catch Me If You Can).Many people are tempted to lie on their resume because they falsely believe that their work experience and education histories are insufficient. In reality, many companies are willing to take risks on employees that have the basic skills and attitude to do the job.For instance, if a company says in the job description that they require 2-3 years of experience in a position, that number actually represents their ideal candidate, not a hard and fast rule.9.You will not repeat any bullet pointsYour resume should be formatted with your most recent work experience towards the top, and least recent towards the bottom (reverse chronological.) That means any bullet points towards the top means that you know how to do that job responsibility already. Theres no point in repeating it again towards the bottom.Its redundant, and unnecessarily lengthens your resume.10. You will not make any grammar or spelling errorsEven a stellar resume is easily destroyed by simple grammar and spelling mistakes. Because its such an important document, mistakes immediately set off red flags in the hiring managers view.The thinking is, if you cant take the time to correct basic mistakes, then you might also be a low quality worker.Take these steps to make sure your resume is error freeRun spell checkHave two friends or family members look over itLook over it yourself