A career as a copywriter is a great option for creative individuals with strong writing skills. However, in this increasingly popular field, competition for jobs is fierce. Ciabh McEvenue, the managing editor at top agency Tamm Communications, provides aspiring copywriters with some tips for success.
Online resume builders claim to be the solution to the resume formatting nightmare, offering easy-to-use web platforms and professionally designed templates to create a resume in as little as 10 minutes. But there are many websites now offering these services, and with prices ranging from free to hundreds of dollars, it can be difficult to know where to begin.
A resume has nearly everything you need to get a job, but there are other ways to set yourself apart from others, such as a career portfolio. A career portfolio isn’t just words on a page, it’s actual proof of your talents, skills, and accomplishments.
While you are in school, grades have a lot of significance. Often students assume that grades are required on resumés. But outside of school, grades are usually a whole lot less significant than they have been while you were a student.
Although you need to be honest, you likely have more hobbies and interests than you will include on your resume, so use the most suitable ones for each application. In addition to your education and work experience, your hobbies and interests can demonstrate that you have specific skills that are requested in the job posting.
Did you know that in Japan, job applications are standard forms purchased from the local stationary store which are completed by hand? Needless to say, job applications can differ greatly between Canada and countries abroad.
As in most countries, a resumé includes your contact information, education, work experience, other skills (particularly, in Europe, language fluency), relevant volunteer activities or hobbies, and references. The following are some of the differences between Canadian and European applications.
Looking to stand out from the pack, or simply update your work history on your resumé? A human resources manager at Hill & Knowlton Canada, and a manager of talent retention and acquisition for NATIONAL Public Relations offer some tips for your cover letter and resumé.
This video shows Lauren’s top tips of what NOT to do when on the job hunt. She explains the importance of tailoring a resumé to the specific company and some of the ways employers can tell that you don’t really want to work for them, you just want a job.
At the Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec event last week, the Top 10 finalists attended a seminar hosted by Creative Niche and TalentEgg to discuss job hunting tips such as resumés, social media profiles and more.
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