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Resume Writing

Career, Career Switch, Interviews, Resume Writing

Banking Careers – Writing the Perfect Resume for a Banking Job

September 1, 2019

Banks are indispensable to the national as well as internationally economy. Being the central part of the financial services industry, banks are among the leading employers within the financial field. Jobs can be found in Commercial and Retail Banking, Community Banking, Rural or Cooperative Banking, Credit Unions and Investment Banking. Indian Banking Market The Indian banking system consists of 27 public sector banks, 21 private sector banks, 49 foreign banks, 56 regional rural banks, 1,562 urban cooperative banks and 94,384 rural cooperative banks, in addition to cooperative credit institutions (FY17 data, IBEF report). With the total credit reaching USD 1.3…

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Autism, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

Job Search and CV Writing for Autistic Applicants

April 24, 2019

Writing a brilliant CV to secure your dream job can be a challenge to anyone, but applicants with autism can face a few extra difficulties. A CV is how a potential employer will get their first impression of you and it’s important for you to present yourself in the best way possible. If you have autism, then you will be aware of how a potential employer might form preconceptions towards you before you have even met him. It’s your job to show possible employers that you are the best person for the position. Not despite your autism, but because of…

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Graduate Resumes, Resume Writing

How to Put Your Education to Work on Your Resume

March 17, 2019

A resume is important while applying for a job or even scholarship. Obviously, it should include your academic qualifications. You may have an extreme degree from a topnotch institute or a dropout. Some of us could be seeking jobs as students or awaiting results from the last exam. Regardless of which category of job seeker you are, you need to include your education details in your resume. And if done smartly, you can leverage your education to get that interview call instantly. Let me guide you on how to put your education to work on a resume and attract the attention…

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Job Hunting, LinkedIn, Resume Writing

A Recruiter Visited Your LinkedIn Profile? 7 Top Things to Do Now.

March 1, 2018

One of the best features of LinkedIn is that, unlike any other social platform, they allow you to see who’s been eyeing your profile. If one of those people was a recruiter, you have an interesting opportunity on your hands. Even if the recruiter hasn’t contacted you directly, they’ve at least showed curiosity in your profile. There are a few things you can do to leverage that curiosity to your personal benefit. 1. Check the Recruiter Out If the recruiter primarily works for athletic brands and you work in the restaurant industry, you probably don’t have a lot in common….

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Career, Difference Between, Resume Writing

Difference between the resume of a CIO & CTO

January 30, 2018

It is not everybody’s cup of tea to write the resume for a technologist. Things go really out of hand when that technologist happens to have a C in her title! And then it starts to get confusing. Especially when there is a dotted line between similar roles, like that of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). So why does it get confusing? Let’s try and clear the air. To start with, here’s a basic definition. A CTO is a Technology or Software Creator (at the senior most level), while a CIO is a Technology…

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Resume Writing

10 Resume Mistakes Jobseekers Make And How To Fix Them

August 28, 2017

This is a guest post by Abhyank Srinet, founder at MiM-Essay Did you know the average recruiter spends only 6 seconds on a single resume? And with 100’s if not 1000’s of applicants applying for the job role, you need to do everything in your power to make a strong impression and make your profile noteworthy. Apart from making sure that you have a great format, optimized bullet points and clear sub-sections, you need to ensure that your resume contains no errors of any kind to increase your chances of getting shortlisted. Check out these 10 common mistakes that people…

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Job Hunting, Resume Writing

10 Things You Must Keep Off your resume

March 9, 2017

When you are looking for a job, the most important piece of information is your resume. It is the resume that helps you get a job. It’s the decider as to whether you are fit for a particular job or not. It is the ultimate document which determines whether you will be selected for a particular job or will you need to go to a few more job search sites and test your fate. While the resume needs to have all the information which may help you in landing your dream job, there are certain things you should ensure are…

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Graduate Resumes, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

Draft the Perfect Resume for a Startup Job

September 21, 2016

Start-ups are the new rage of the present day just like internet companies were over a decade ago. So much so that in the past few years, the start-up industry has even seemed to explode. Each day, a new start-up emerges, creating a myriad of job opportunities for the very talented bunch of candidates that are out there. While there are an array of positions in these start-ups waiting to be filled, it is often a big deal to land an interview with any of the start-ups.  Mostly because these companies may or may not hire through conventional channels. At more prominent…

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Career Break, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

Writing a Resume after a Career Break

September 21, 2016

Maternity leaves have been in the limelight for quite some time. So much so that a six months’ maternity leave has been passed in the Rajya Sabha. Now, it has become mandatory for all offices in both public as well as private sectors for granting a half a years’ maternity to women who have been expecting. However, some women decide to put on their mom shoes and take time off from work for a good twelve months or even over a year at times. While some employers understand the time off was for a reason and are happy to offer…

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