Traditionally, entry into veterinary school has been nearly as difficult to accomplish as entry into a credentialed M.D. (Medical Doctor) program. Like those seeking to become physicians, many applicants make the choice to study abroad, where the academic requirements are less stringent. What of those unwilling to relocate, yet still burning with the desire to […]
Resumes for Actors and Models
Resumes for models and actors are distinctly different from those prepared for individuals laboring in the business arena. While it is acceptable for applicants in industry to submit two-page resumes if their backgrounds warrant it, the resumes of those who maneuver in front of the camera should be no longer than a single page. In a […]
Job Scams
Translating into “Buyer beware!” – the enduring Latin phrase, “Caveat emptor!” contains a warning for anyone contemplating the purchase of a product or service.  Had the Internet been in use during the Roman Empire, sages would no doubt have coined a phrase to send a similar alert to job seekers. The Internet can be the […]
Basic Resumes: Special Pricing!
The resume is the foundation upon which most job searches are built. For the job seeker, development of an articulate, compelling resume is customarily step one in the process of securing employment or finding a better position. At Objective: Resumes, our mission is to create a resume that will distinguish the individual job candidates from […]
Importance of Keywords in a Resume
In days gone by, most job seekers began their resumes with a targeted objective. As industry evolved and candidates acquired broader skill sets, summaries of qualifications or professional profiles replaced the objectives. With technology providing recruiters and managers with a strategic and accelerated means of evaluating future employees, keywords now play a critical role in […]
Ace the Interview, Part 3: Beware Small Talk
Whether you number among the ranks of the unemployed, or you are about to separate from your employer due to a downsizing, or even if you are “putting out feelers” in the name of career advancement, our continuing series concerning interview tips will be of benefit to you. Today’s tip is often overlooked, yet can […]