Tag Archives: resume writing tips

8 things to leave out of your resume

October 12, 2011   Surranna Sandy   No comments

As a Certified Professional Resume Writers, I have encountered a lot of resumes from clients all over the world with information that is not acceptable in the Canadian labour market. For internationally educated professionals, new Canadians and for those who just don’t know, I have decided to provide you with a list of  things you should never include in your resume.

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Building Value statements On Your Resume: Examples

October 03, 2011   Surcorp Career Solutions

BEFORE: SALES MANAGER

 

  • Oversaw sales team’s performance for Southern Ontario.

Problem – underperforming team due to lack of product knowledge

Action – coordinated research and development team to deliver bi-weekly Lunch & Learn presentations to educate sales representatives  on product features.

Result – increased quarterly sales by 250 units. Gained 2% market share by end of the year.

AFTER: SALES MANAGER: Southern Ontario

  • Revitalized underperforming sales force through bi-weekly product-knowledge seminars, boosting quarterly sales by 250 units and gaining 2% market share by end of fiscal.
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5 STEPS to résumé Success!

September 30, 2011   Surranna Sandy

Creating an effective résumé that presents your skills and markets you to employers takes time, effort and attention-to-detail. Follow these steps to boost your chances!

1.FORMAT: Ensure your format meets current résumé writing standards and HR Manager expectations!

2.TARGET: Make sure your résumé accurately positions you for the jobs you want. Create a Professional Profile that speaks directly to employers and makes an impact!

3.STRATEGY: Build a tactical writing strategy that maximizes your strengths and camouflages your weaknesses.

4.VALUE STATEMENTS: Sell it, do tell it! Make sure your résumé is full of evidence based achievements, industry terminology and action verbs to add impact.

5.PERSONAL BRANDING: Be unique, while increasing visual interest and organization with good design sense, clean white space and a hint of color & graphics.

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RESUME WRITING TUTORIAL – Key Sections a resume MUST contain

September 29, 2011   Surranna Sandy

Over the next several weeks, i will be providing an online resume writing tutorial, providing insider secrets of a professional resume writer.

Prior to beginning the document, it is a good idea to prepare your page. We do not recommend using a Template because they are very inflexible and are often created to maximize white-space to an exaggerated degree.

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What to do when you think you are over qualified for that job

February 09, 2011   Surranna Sandy   No comments

For many job seekers, the thought of writing a resume fills them with dread. What to keep in, what to take out, the length, the design etc. The whole process can be very stressful. You have to remember, the purpose of your resume is to support you before, during and after a job interview and help you to secure a job. Therefore, you should remember the goal of a strongly written resume: it is to generate interest from a potential employer and to persuade them to call you for a personal interview.

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On Jan 26th – Surcorp Resume Solutions Featured as Career Services Experts on CityNews at Six

January 25, 2011   Surranna Sandy   No comments

January 25, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Leading career services firm, Surcorp Resume Solutions and award-winning President and CEO, Surranna Sandy will be featured as subject matter experts on CityNews at 6pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. The segment explores effective resume writing and job searching strategies for job-seekers in a tight economy.

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