A few weeks ago, Staffing 360 published, 9 Absolute DON’Ts for Your Resume, which included the advice “Don’t use an unusual font.” We’ve also covered this topic in our ebook, The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Next Job, in the resume section.
We see a lot of resumes here at ATR.
If you’ve had a job, chances are good that you’ve written a resume. They are pretty much mandatory these days, and have been since about the 1940’s, when they often included information that is now taboo such as marital status, religion and weight. The first resume? Leonardo Da Vinci is usually credited as having created […]
Late last year we published Do Certifications Really Help Job Seekers which looked at some of the current hot skills to have and whether or not certifications and other continuing education helps your career. Today, we want to share the story of Necia Davis-Chase, who works for ATR at Kaiser Permanente as an HR Staffing […]
This is a post written by guest blogger Rachel McDonald - a professional and experienced writer with deep interest in issues about career, education and travel. She shares her knowledge by writing articles for a variety of leading blogs. Whether it's due to a competitive job market, prolonged illness, or the decision to stay at [...]
You are a busy IT professional. You may be happy in your current position or you may not, but either way, it is likely that the thought of what else lies out there for you professionally has crossed your mind. Could I make more money? Find a great place to work that is closer to […]
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for any professional. But for the IT professional, LinkedIn is unique. It can provide plenty of
Maybe you’ve heard about LinkedIn’s new feature, the Volunteer Marketplace. It launched on January 14th to a fair amount of fanfare and generally positive press and reviews. I’m a big supporter of volunteer efforts and understand their importance to many civic and charitable institutions in our community. In some cases they are the very lifeblood. […]
Do you like your job? Do you wonder if there’s something better out there? Something you’d enjoy more or maybe just make more money or have more opportunities? Most of us daydream at some point about our “perfect job.” Some are just that, dreams. It would be nice to play first base in Major League […]