Resume

While some people are enjoying the lazy days of summer poolside (how I wish I was one of them!), many others are hitting the pavement looking to find the perfect job. But with the large pool of recent college grads plus seasoned professionals looking to make the next big leap in their careers, how do you get noticed among all the prospects?

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Guest blogger Barbie Tate is a senior account executive at Ketchum, the public relations agency for FedEx Office. From her days as a college peer career counselor to present, she has seen many different approaches to networking. We wanted to share some of Barbie’s experiences with readers who are searching for the big trends in career building.

 

Calling all professionals and recent grads! Everyone knows that networking is a great way to meet future employers. Most job hunters these days carry business cards with them, but a plain contact card can easily get lost in the shuffle. Along with your sturdy handshake and confident smile, a great way to stand out is by distributing “resume business cards.”  ...read more

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Guest Blogger Vicki Bell is a professional recruiter for FedEx Office. She has worked in Human Resources for over 20 years, including 10 years as a recruiter at FedEx.

As a professional recruiter, I’ve had quite a few resumes cross my desk over the years. When sifting through piles of applications – particularly in a tough job market like the last year – a well written and targeted resume always catches my attention. If you’re applying for jobs and need to spruce up your resume, here are a few tips to help you stand out from the crowd.

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• Be Relevant: Make sure to highlight job skills and experience that align with the job description for which you’re applying.
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• Use Bullets: Resumes are often reviewed very quickly, and short bulleted sentences help the person reading your resume to easily scan it.  
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• Include Bold Font: When used sparingly, bold font calls attention to your accomplishments and make them pop.

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