Graduation Thinker by LuMaxArt
Every May and June the work force is flooded by new graduates seeking new careers to match their new degree. Unfortunately, many of them may end up with a long job search due to outdated resumes and job searching techniques.
Based on the very nature of the education system, many colleges and universities rely on text books or tried-and-true methods from the past 5 -10 years. However, the tactics of modern job searching have changed drastically in the past two years, especially considering the rise of social media, merciless screening practices and stiff employment competition.
To help prepare the new graduate, consider purchasing a professional resume package or one of the latest job search books on the market.
Generally speaking, resume writers charge based on the experience level of the candidate. So for a new graduate with less than two years of experience, the prices are very reasonable. The biggest factor to consider is whether the professional resume writer understands how the hiring process really works.
In the case of Lakewood-based Coyote Visions, founder Donna Shannon developed her resume techniques based on her eight years of corporate recruitment and placement. With this edge, she understands not only what will get through the HR screening processes, but also how to make an impact on the hiring manager. For more information and current rates, visit their website, www.coyotevisions.com.
If a resume service doesn’t fit with your budget, consider buying a recently-released job search book. Always check the copyright to make sure the book was released within the past two years; anything older than that is already out-of-date.
“Get a Job Without Going Crazy” was released in November 2009. In addition to guiding the job seeker through resume writing, the book covers several aspects that the new graduate needs to know to be competitive in the modern job market. Chapters include interview skills, cover letters, social media and how to reach the hiring managers.
“Get a Job Without Going Crazy” is available on Amazon.com and at all three Denver area Tattered Cover Book Stores.
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