Job Seeking TipsBy Millennium Personnel Corp.

We all know that a good resume is crucial to landing a job. We’ve all been told what we makes a good resume. But we’re often not told what makes your resume “bad”. I’m going to tell you exactly what makes a “bad” resume bad.
Lets start from the very top, the Heading. If your resume has no name, no contact information and no address, your resume is going in the trash. The same applies if the information is outdated. If there is no name, the employer won’t know who you are. This may sound like a joke to many of you, but you have no idea how many resumes we receive on a daily basis with no contact information. You will not get status updates about positions if your contact information is not on your resume. If the address is outdated, don’t expect the employer to come find you.
If any of this information is outdated or not on the resume altogether, it shows that you lack attention to detail. With no Heading, you won’t get a job- no matter what position you apply for. When putting your email on your resume, never use an inappropriate email address. If your email address is hottestgirlever@ blank.com, don’t expect a call back! Having an inappropriate E-mail will show your lack of professionalism. The best professional E-mail is to use your name as the E-mail. If it’s a long name, keep it short and simple.
Gaps in your resume are never good. It shows you have been out of work during that period. In some cases, this cannot be avoided. The best thing to do is to address these gaps in a cover letter. Giving an employer a resume with unexplained gaps show that you were unable to proactively address a concern or problem ahead of time. Not only will this show that you are not a problem solver but you will also show that you may have reliability and commitment issues to the position you are applying for.
Always remember to put down your education no matter what the highest level completed may be. This may be a bachelor’s degree or a GED. If you don’t put down your education, the employer will think you are trying to hide something.
Your computer skills should be up-to-date. If you have Word Perfect or Microsoft Works as skills on your resume, many employers will pass you over because they will be uncomfortable, thinking you do not keep up with the times. Companies change with new technology and if you want a position with those companies, they expect you to be familiar with the current technology and software. They will only consider hiring you only if you know how to work the technology that they have.
Lastly, the presentation of your resume is as important as the resume itself. Coming in with a folded, photocopied and/or stained resume will only grant you a short and brief interview, then your resume will be trashed the moment you walk away. No employer wants to see a resume in that state. A resume should be presented the same way you would present yourself, neat and professional looking. To sum it up, never go into an interview with a sloppy resume. Make sure it’s up to date with your latest information. Put it in a folder or book to keep it flat and neat. Triple check everything on your resume such as spelling, grammar and that everything is aligned properly. Lastly, keep everything short, simple so that it gets to the point you’re trying to make. Remember, a resume is part of the first impression, so make it a good one.

My blog is primarily about being a humble leader. How about being a great leader? What does it take to be a great leader? I believe to be a great leader you would
have to be humble and meek. It also has to do with projecting less pride because that can lead to shame. A humble leader can win the hearts of their supporters by being honest and less boastful. When an individual is more boastful it can lead to controversy and much confrontation. Who know’s how many people like to brag? There are so many boastful people out there that it can make you sick, but that’s the type of world we are living in. When a person accomplishes something that is of great importance it is hard not to feel the pride well up inside and make you want to show off in front of others. That is not humble at all and it of course will make people jealous especially if they know what you are showing off about.
People who are more humble and down to earth make a relationship go much easier than those who want to be boastful and full of pride. Those people who exercise
mainly showing off to put others down don’t even realize that they are putting it right back on thier head. I always try to be humble because it can come back to me if I am
treating others right. “A humble heart prevents a stumble but a boastful one is more like a rumble.”