Why Will Some Job Hunters be Hungry for Zero Hours Contracts in 2019

Why Will Some Job Hunters be Hungry for Zero Hours Contracts in 2019 Zero hours contracts have quite rightly attracted a lot of criticism, for the extent to which they’ve been abused by businesses to the detriment of employees’ rights. But might jobseekers actually start to demand them in 2019? And what does this mean for recruiters and the industry as a whole as more workers potentially look into different employment models to suit their need for flexibility rather than opt for full-time positions? Oliver Shaw of Cascade HR, offers his thoughts… They’ve been hailed as exploitative, have featured heavily in employment tribunals and have been a topic of focus on the picket line â€" it’s no wonder zero hours contracts have attracted a bad reputation! And rightly so â€" in many cases they’re abused by employers in a blasé act of stripping staff of some arguably extremely basic entitlements. As a recruiter, that’s not exactly the kind of fit that you want when you are looking for the very best talent. Whilst the very nature of these casual arrangements makes statistics difficult to ascertain, an article in The Guardian in October 2018 suggested that almost 1 million people in the UK are employed on this basis â€" around a fifth of the 2000 figure. Despite the Labour Government’s attempts to have them ruled as illegal, they therefore show no sign of disappearing from the employment landscape just yet. But is this a bad thing? Of course, their exploitation cannot be condoned in any way, but abuse of zero hours contracts is arguably a cultural and/or ethical issue on the part of the employer, rather than a direct fault of the model itself. Because let’s make an important recap â€" these contracts are supposed to provide flexibility on the part of both the employing organisation and the worker. And as a recruiter, you want to keep that kind of relationship going. So, whilst there are undoubtedly people who would rather have more security and regular hours â€" almost half of the people on such contracts according to the Guardian article â€" there will also be some who welcome the fluidity that comes with zero hours arrangements. A very similar debate in fact surrounds the gig economy too â€" this model is also advantageous to certain people. And recruiters should be reactive to this when finding the right kind of role for jobseekers. If someone is hired as an independent contractor or freelancer â€" instead of being a full-time employee â€" it may afford them a level of flexibility they would otherwise struggle to achieve. Many nurses are now choosing to work for the NHS on a locum basis for instance. Designers are delivering their services on specific projects, before they use their creativity elsewhere. In truth, the examples are endless. So, providing these models empower people to choose when and where they work, or how they use their skills, its growing prevalence in the world of work should not be sighed at. This isn’t to say that, if employers don’t intentionally exploit people, it will be all plain sailing. Many HR leaders and recruiters will argue we could risk all organisations turning into Charles Handy’s Shamrock. This tripart theory accommodates peripheral workers and contract workers employed for a specific task on an outsourced basis. So, a multi-layered world of work is not a new notion, nor a bad thing. But what if, at the age of 21, an individual has not found themselves in a position to be considered a high-value core worker â€" the third element? If zero hours contracts continue to grow in popularity, they might automatically default to one of the other groups and struggle to ever emerge. This will do nothing in the battle for a mobile and equitable working population, where vulnerable people have a chance to better themselves. As always, this topic is multi-layered. And it will undoubtedly be a challenge for the next 10 years. But flexible working models are becoming more common and are here to stay. They certainly feature within our annual research findings from the HR landscape. So, with some thought, and determination, we could ensure it works for all rather than holding anyone back. About the author: Oliver Shaw began his career as a process and business analyst, responsible for re-engineering organizational procedures and driving change.  Oliver joined IRIS Software Group in 2009 to run the SME division providing payroll to over 40,000 UK organizations. He took responsibility for combining IRIS’ human capital assets in HR software and Payroll in May 2016, and fast forward to 2019, he is Chief Commercial Officer of IRIS Software Group.

5 Tips To Help You Decide On Your College Major

5 Tips To Help You Decide On Your College Major Big decisions shape the course of our lives, and the biggest one you face as a young person in high school is choosing a college major. It may not appear to be a big decision because you are always free to change your mind. However, if you come to a clear decision sooner rather than later, you will have to do far less backtracking, and youll save time and money by staying on course with the right classes. You’ll also move ahead in your career much faster. Although it’s a lot of pressure to make the right decision, it’s practical to make the effort to engage in the process of career planning. Since desires and goals change over time, especially when you’re young and rapidly discovering new things about yourself and the world, how do you stay consistent with your original choice of college major? Here are some ideas on how to make a good decision when it comes to choosing your college major: 1. Think about the positive influences in your life. If your father, for example, appreciates  historical autographs, then you vicariously understand the thrill of owning an original document. For instance, if he has framed Einstein’s unpublished letter on Classical and Quantum Physics, which includes his celebrated statement that god does not play dice, then he is probably fascinated by the world of science. If you share that same interest in scientific advancement, then you might want to consider a career in the sciences, perhaps, even in physics itself. Perhaps, it was not a family member who made a deep impression on you, but maybe a teacher who encouraged you in art class and was also passionate about taking the class to visit the latest art collections at well-known art museums. Infused with a sense of how the artistic sensibility brings out the truth and beauty of things, you could turn your deep appreciation for art into a career. You might do well majoring in art. You might also be inspired to take up teaching to emulate your mentor and influence the next generation. 2. Think about historical events that have shaped your worldview. Sometimes it’s not particular people that you know who have inspired you, but certain historical events. You may, for instance, have been inspired by reading about Rosa Parks, the young black woman who refused give up her bus seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama for a white person and sparked a nationwide outcry to end segregation in all public facilities. Her defiance against an oppressive policy might inspire you to fight for more equality and justice in the world. In that case, you may want to be a lawyer or major in political science. 3. Make a top ten list of interests. Make a list of at least 10 things that interest you and then see what they might have in common. Perhaps, you’ll discover more than one passion, which will get you thinking about possible combinations. For instance, an interest in art and technology can be combined through the field of scientific illustration. All kinds of textbooks require good artists to make the ideas much clearer. 4. Think about significant personal experiences. Have you’ve had a personal experience that changed your life? Perhaps, you or a loved one were seriously ill, and as a result of a hospitalization, you were inspired by the doctors, nurses, and the surgeon who help save lives. In this case, you may want to look into the medical field. 5. Think about your personality. If you love to study deep disciplines like history or science or philosophy and share your discoveries with others, then you may want to think about a career as a professor. Perhaps, you’re an extrovert and enjoy making things happen; you also enjoy making a difference and have a knack for getting along with all kinds of people. Think about a business major. If you’re not sure what career would be good for your personality, then take personality quizzes and ask family and friends about some of your qualities. You’ll be happy if you find a career that expresses your uniqueness. Many people make decisions about their majors based on external thingsâ€"parental expectations, financial rewards, social position, and so on. In order to find a major that you will stick with, you also need to be introspective.  Think about the personalities, events, and influences that have shaped your life.

The Power of Social Media in Your Job Search

The Power of Social Media in Your Job Search The digital age, thousands of career websites, thousands of opportunities online, thousands of CV’s sent a day. The majority with the same content; so how do employers decide who to phone first, or give an interview to?  â€˜Back door references’! Employers will look you up on social media This should be no surprise to you that your potential employer has Facebook, Twitter or Instagram too. I mean the majority of the world have one or more social media accounts. The number of social network users around the world will rose from 1.47 billion in 2012 to 1.73 billion this year, that’s an 18% increase. With 35-45 year old’s taking over on Instagram (likely to be your employer age) there is no doubt they will check you out on social media first, to get a rough idea of what you are like as a person, what activities you engage in, how often you party, your social groups, what opinions you have on current affairs or your use of language. To effect of social media on your personal brand A Tweet at first post seems very innocent, eh? So you relax and post more, retweet, favourite,  or share more, even if it is not your personal belief. You may have just found the post funny or wanted to raise awareness of something you don’t totally agree with, but at first glance this could be damaging to your personal brand. My personal brand is so important to me. I knew when I was being heavily watched by the media and I had to be careful, as I didn’t know who was watching me. I heard a story very recently; a girl applied for a role and got the job after several interviews. A few months down the line her employer looked to connect with her on Twitter and found some tweets they didn’t approve of and would have damaged their organisations brand image. The only thing left for them to do was to dismiss the employee. Is this wrong? Should they have dismissed her or simply asked her to remove the tweet. Can you backtrack from a bad decision? Are social media posts ever really gone once you delete them? I am just guessing, but there must be an archive somewhere. But here is what I would say, let’s go back to the offline job search, let’s make our job search more personal. Okay you have seen the advertisement online, but what can you do to stand out from the other thousands of people who have seen the same advert. This is not to say be scared of the competition. This is saying do more than the competition give yourself an advantage. Do something so the recruiter or employer remembers you. So that you are on top of their candidate list. The offline job search Make that phone call.  If it is to a recruiter, set up a meeting so they get to know you better as a person. Let them know your background and the next step you want to take in your career, so they can tailor their search for you and find the right role for you. If you are calling a company directly, again try and set up that interview from the first phone call. Tell them you have seen the job advert on their website and you would have loved to have been involved in the projects they have already completed this year you are eager to see what is coming next but would love to be a part of it. How to impress in the interview Once you get in that interview as I have said many times it is all about your personality and showing them you can fit into their company’s culture and way of doing things. If you have the skills and relevant experience that will be evident in your CV and you will have more than enough to talk about in the interview. Keep your social media accounts clean, as it is also a good way to scout for job openings. Companies may post vacancies; again give them a call and tell them you saw the opportunity on Twitter. They will love this, as they will see it as positive engagement via their social media channels.

Fast Track Business Development in 2014 Now! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Fast Track Business Development in 2014 Now! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Typically, during the last two weeks of December business slows down a bit for entrepreneurs. The inflow of email will decline as will client appointments. Take advantage of everyone else being in the holiday frame of mind. This gives you added time to focus on your wish list as well as hand you a head-start for the New Year. A great place to begin is to download apps to your phone for LinkedIn and Twitter. While waiting in line at the store, you are able to make new connections with new interesting people. Instead of losing time, Your bonus will be time-efficiency. The following Laser Goal Setting system will fast track your business development moving forward: Looking back to the beginning of 2013, what was tried but did not perform well, and what were the lessons learned? Continuing your review, which projects worked best? Are you able to enhance them to reach wider audiences or duplicate the methodology for new projects moving forward? The wider variety of products and services offered will exponentially grow audiences. Begin with the idea exciting you the most. Now look far into the future to discover how you wish your business to ultimately appear. What will be your legacy in having served others? Once this is clear, write out a mission statement regarding how you serve your clientele. Your statement will be indicative of your personal brand meant to encourage others to purchase from you. Now envision a project that you believe will take 12-15 months to complete, and one that will substantially boost business. Although self-education may be required but you believe the effort to be well-worthwhile. Implementing these and the steps below, you will save 1-2 hours per day and easily complete the longer-term vision within 12 months: Working backwards, create two quarterly projects that will get you half-way to goal. Develop monthly projects to complete the quarterly projects on time. At the end of each working week, list “have to” complete weekly projects. At the end of each working day, create a running task list for the following day. Doing so will eliminate “forgetting” and much wasted time. As you begin to work on your weekly projects, begin with the one offering the best return on investment and directly relating to your long-term vision. Two of your daily tasks should relate to your 12-month stretch goal. Consider these as your daily business vitamins. Every six months hold a meeting with yourself and employees. Reviewing all you did, discard those venues that did not produce. Substitute a new project with an improved anticipated outcome. And every six months reset your twelve-month stretch goal. Following the above system will efficiently systematize your business and allow you to continue being the CEO of your company vs. just the admin answering email. This is a particularly crucial point to adhere to for those newer to entrepreneurship. Finally, take time to recognize your accomplishments and how far you have come. This is the motivating force that will have you continually persevering to reach new heights and enjoy the  Smooth Sale!

Why Gen Z is choosing flexibility over stability - Debut

Why Gen Z is choosing flexibility over stability - Debut This article was written by an external contributor, Alex Ekong. Alex is a former member of the Debut Insights team, now working as a digital journalist for Noisey, Huck Magazine and more. You can find him on Twitter. “Time’s arrow neither stands still nor reverses, it merely marches forward”. It’s an old saying, one that might be familiar to the Bojack Horseman fanatics among you out there. Netflix Original series’ aside, it basically means that in life there is no standing still. The world around you is gonna move on, whether you want it to or not. On that bombshell, it appears that the time is nigh for Millennials. Like Gen X before them, they won’t be the ‘it’ generation for much longer. A new wave is coming, and they’ll be the heir apparents to the world we live in, the lightning rods for criticism from the older generations (us, unfortunately). The social science enthusiasts out there call them ‘Generation Z’. Nobody, it seems, can quite agree where the cut-off point with the Millennial generation is, but most agree that the first members of Gen Z were born between 1995 and 2000. This of course means that as of the last few years, this first wave has joined the workforce. That’s right, a whole generation of workers who’ve never used CD Walkmans and don’t remember when Busted split up, and with that is going to come sweeping change. One of the most interesting changes? More and more members of Generation Z seem to be eschewing traditional 9 to 5 jobs, in a move sure to disappoint Dolly Parton and her legions of fans worldwide. Instead, they’re choosing to work for themselves and freelance their way into their dream roles. Sure, there might be less financial security, benefits and a lot more fluctuation working this way compared to how their parents did, but young people are finding them no less rewarding. The facts on freelancing Okay, so here’s the tea. American freelancing company Upwork run a huge survey every year a sort of state-of-the-union for freelancers chock full of interesting stats and tidbits. In the 2017 edition, they revealed that of the 57.3 million people freelancing, 47% were under 34, making Millennials and Gen Z the biggest driving force behind the growth of freelancers in the country. Not only that but nearly half of Gen Z-ers in the workforce admitted to having freelanced in the past 12 months, with a cool 73% of them doing so out of choice rather than necessity. Compare that with just 66% of Baby Boomers and 64% of Millennials and it becomes painfully clear what’s going to be en vogue going forward. Maybe the world should have seen this coming. A 2011 Gallup survey of students between 13 and 18 years old showed that nearly 80% of them wanted to be their own boss, and 45% planned to start their own businesses. A similar survey run by Entrepreneur in 2014 declared that in America, high school students were more industrious and entrepreneurial than their college counterparts, with 8% more wanting to start their own business and 18% more aspiring to be entrepreneurs. Oh to be young and idealistic. Why are Gen Z going freelance? When you slice it up that way, it’s no wonder so many of those kids from the surveys are now embracing the self-employed, autonomous freelance lifestyle. But there has to be more than meets the eye. And so, as a clueless Millennial I have to ask: What are the broad differences between our generations, Y and Z, and what is it about the newer models which make the marriage between freelancing and themselves a match made in heaven? They want autonomy Rage Against The Machine so eloquently told the MTV generation, “I won’t do what you tell me”. Now it’s seems that 25 years later, Gen Z-ers are doing the same thing just not in as brazen a fashion. A graduate job or scheme straight out of university might not be your bag anyway, especially if you’re a creative. So what do you do instead? Why, you freelance of course! Austin Trachsel was one of the younger freelancers which Upwork spoke to when compiling their 2017 report. The 22-year old videographer from Kentucky started freelancing while at university. he then decided to freelance full-time upon graduating instead of getting a corporate job and never looked back. “Freelancing has not only allowed me to pursue my passion of bringing stories to life through video, but also afforded me the luxury of doing so from anywhere in the world that I can take my camera and computer,” he said. “When I graduated from college, continuing to build my freelance business instead of getting a traditional 9-to-5 was an easy decision because I’d already established relationships with clients around the world doing work that I love.” It’s that kind of autonomy which many members of Gen Z desire for themselves, the kind that gives them individuality, purpose and realise what they’ve been idealising since they were old enough to even consider careers. And once you start calling the shots for yourself, it gets harder to let someone else do it. They want flexibility It’s an increasingly hectic world out there, and today’s discerning employee is desperate to find a job which stimulates them and also fits around them like Elastigirl fits around Mr. Incredible. That’s exactly the appeal of freelancing for many Gen Z-ers, including Jessica Pardoe, a 21-year-old PR executive and part-time blogger. “I’m productive at different times of the day, for example this morning I’ve been to the gym, cleaned my bathroom and have cleaned my makeup brushes. And it’s not even 8am yet. But other times, I don’t find I’m productive until very late at night,” she explained to me. “Freelancing means I can work when it suits me; it doesn’t matter when I work, as the end result is still the same, if not better as I work when my productivity is at its highest.” There’s an argument that, while full-time freelancing can cause financial anxiety, it’s generally better for your mental health, as the flexibility allows you to go at your own pace and avoid burnout. However, over 43% of 18-24 year olds’ report that they are working every weekend according to a report by SCORE, so just be aware that it goes both ways. If you’re worried about whether you’ll be able to make enough money to thrive, just remember: a good freelance career can start off as a side-hustle to your main job. It can even stay that way too, as Jessica explains to me: “I think freelancing alongside a full time job has its drawbacks especially when I have other things to focus my time on too like my friends, my boyfriend and the gym,” she admits. “Because of this reason though, I only take on what I know I can manage effectively. If a job’s too big, I’ll either negotiate the time or the length of it, or sometimes not accept it at all.” And if you don’t want to try and fit freelancing around working full-time, the good news is you don’t have to. Portfolio careers where you embrace two or more part-time or freelance roles instead of going for a full-time job are growing rapidly in popularity among Gen Z-ers. Setting up a working lifestyle like this may afford you less structure but will allow you to work on creative passions based on your portfolio or skill base, while also doing something that isn’t exactly your speed but provides a regular income. They’re digital natives Generation Z probably have fuzzy memories of when the internet wasn’t quite as pervasive in everyday life, but many of the youngest members have never known a world without near-instantaneous information access. Boomers and older Millennials may call technology an ally now, but we young’uns were born in it, moulded by it. And if you grew up navigating it while your brain was still malleable enough to wrap around all the jargon, quite simply the world is yours now. According to Upwork, Generation Z don’t fear the impact which technology will have on their working lives, particularly as freelancers. Three quarters of them believe that tech has made it much simpler to find leads in the first place and with peer-to-peer job sites like PeoplePerHour and Fiverr becoming all the rage, it’s hard not to agree. Equally, the advent of tech means they can move freely between co-working spaces, open offices, the Shoreditch Grind and hell, even their own bedrooms. If you could have everything you would need to have in a corporate office in six apps, then why stay shackled to a desk, no? Plus, Gen Z are far more bullish than Millennials about the rise of automation in the workplace too, especially for freelancers, with 23% saying it will affect their ability to get jobs. Despite all that, just three in 10 Gen Z-ers currently in work (29 percent) believe they have the skills and knowledge they’ll need to thrive in a rapidly digitising world. Which brings me nicely to my last point They really value learning skills We’ve been told that ‘the more you learn, the more you earn’ our entire lives. But that doesn’t just apply to university degrees, which some Millennials found out the hard way when the tech revolution came about. Instead of seeking to get a return on that £9,000-a-year investment, Gen Z freelancers try to bridge their knowledge gap with autonomous skills-based learning. According to the 2018 Upwork report, ?14% more freelancers who obtained a four-year college degree said training was more relevant to the work they do now than their degree. A further 70% of full-time freelancers participated in skills training in the six months before the study compared to only 49% of full-time non-freelancers. Classes for these can be pricey, but with sites like Udemy and Skillshare offering hugely popular self-teaching materials, there’s no reason why skills shouldn’t pay the bills. What’s more is that these days, students don’t even have to choose between study and work if they don’t want to. Freelancing while still at university is giving members of Gen Z like Jessica a well paying side-hustle which also gives them alternative way to vital employability skills which are relevant to their chosen field, while studying at the same time. “When I was in uni I wanted to build up my experience of writing, so I began writing (unpaid) for a news platform. I think that gave me the experience to show to people that I’m a writer,” she says. “From that, I got offered a freelance content writer position from somebody that I met through LinkedIn and that gave me the foundations to start looking for freelance writing opportunities.” And that’s really the key, good work means that your commissions will come more frequently, which shows that freelancing for young people is really about creating your own opportunities. Now, you can be sure that as companies scramble to appease these self-starting, self-earning young bosses, all these new-fangled attitudes are about to have positive knock-on effects for the world of work. So look out, Millennials. Gen Z are the freelance phenomenons of the future.  Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Networking in Your Job Search How to Utilize Twitter Chats

Networking in Your Job Search How to Utilize Twitter Chats 71 Flares 71 Flares Kaitlin  Luna  is a Student Affairs and Higher Education professional with six years (and counting) of experience working with college students as a career and academic advisor. Kaitlin is passionate about career development and is particularly knowledgeable about the job search, social networking, personal branding and interview preparation. You can tweet her @KaitlinLuna or find her on LinkedIn. Let’s face it: you’re on Twitter following your favorite celebs and sports teams. It keeps you in the know about for everything from pop culture (you didn’t have to watch the VMAs to hear about Mileys twerking), to sports scores to what your friend ate for dinner. The amount of information available is almost overwhelming! So how about using the network to land your dream job? It’s totally possible it happened to me! And here is the key: Twitter Chats. Think about it: Twitter is a space on the Internet where you can really brand yourself. It’s a space where you can claim your name, connect with others and create opportunities for yourself. And it all starts with following experts in your industry.   Once you have followed key people, its time to retweet them, discover their blogs, favorite their tweets and participate in Twitter Chats where the experts gather to contribute their expertise. All of this will give you visibility. My campaign to claim my name and brand myself sure didn’t happen overnight, but it might have had I discovered Twitter Chats sooner. The exposure gained through participating in a Twitter Chat is far better than the exposure you can gain almost anywhere else online. In most fields including yours, there are chats, designated by a hashtag (#) that allow like-minded people to connect, share ideas, resources and expertise.   Find out what chats are popular for your field and start participating. It’s actually a wonder to me that not more job seekers and students are utilizing Twitter Chats to further their personal brand, online presence, networking and job search. So, how do you get started? Create a Twitter handle with a name that supports your personal brand. For example, if you would like to work in marketing your Twitter handle could be @MarketingExpertJames, you can also use your name or a variation of your name depending on what available for example @JaneDoe. Learn the lingo! Here is a quick breakdown: A tweet is a 140 character update that you can share with your followers (if youre using it to brand yourself or for your job search, keep it professional). Retweeting is when you repost someone else’s tweet with a comment, or you can simply retweet it to your followers. The Favorite option allows you to save a tweet for easy reference later. It also gives you visibility because the person who’s tweet you favorite will be notified. Similar to liking a post on Facebook, it makes people feel warm and fuzzy, and it gets you noticed! Twitter Lists allow you to organize those you follow into lists so you can categorize the information you follow. Fill out the Bio section with your branding statement or your area of expertise. Include a link to your website or LinkedIn profile. Follow: Use Twitters search feature to identify professionals to follow. Search keywords common to your field such as engineering, marketing, anthropologists and more! You might even take it a step further and send a direct message (DM) introducing yourself. Engage: Participate in chats specific to your industry! Follow other participants and continue the conversation. Ask and answer questions using popular hashtags. Offer your insights by commenting on others tweets. Be thoughtful and use correct grammar and punctuation. Connect: Find alumni from your college or university, follow them, introduce yourself, and ask about them. Invite your Twitter followers to connect with you on LinkedIn. Make it easy for others to see you by tweeting consistently, accurately and by using hashtags. You’re on Twitter already and you probably navigate it at professional status. So why not use it to strengthen your brand and job search? It’s the perfect place to gain some fame for things your passionate about! In your job search overlooking Twitter and more specifically Twitter Chats is like running a marathon with a broken leg. It’ll take you longer, it’ll be painful and you won’t get as far. And we don’t want that for you. We want you to win at this job search thing. Connect with me on Twitter for more tips! See you there. Twitter: @KaitlinLuna

Resume Writing Tutorials For Effective Resume Writing

Resume Writing Tutorials For Effective Resume WritingWhile some people tend to ignore the use of resume writing tutorials, a lot of others take advantage of these informative pieces of information and have significantly improved their ability to express themselves properly. Regardless of how one looks at it, the term 'resume' has become an integral part of a person's overall career strategy, so it's important to find the right types of help when it comes to the creation of a document that will be well-received.Resume writing tutorials are a great place to start when attempting to write a presentation that will be well-received by employers. Although you may think that you're able to write your own resume with the right guidance, in reality most writers underestimate the type of experience that they possess, which can cause many types of errors to crop up. Fortunately, there are certain tips that can be incorporated into an otherwise tedious process.Start by thinking about whether or not you have first-hand experience working with a particular industry or company. This is a crucial point to consider, as it will help to determine how much you can learn and be assured of having the right information. Do you have a great deal of firsthand knowledge of the type of work that you have done in the past?There are resume writing tutorials that can offer you guidance in terms of your employment history, although it's imperative that you're clear about your position. You want to make sure that you don't provide a writing sample that comes across as desperate or hasty. At the same time, a quality resume should also provide an accurate depiction of your job capabilities.Most people struggle with this particular aspect of the project, and the reason for this is that they're not aware of the proper methods and materials that can be used to produce a workable resume. You'll discover that a number of tools exist online that can offer you the proper resources to help you navigate through this complexprocess. These are available to you as long as you're willing to invest some time and effort into learning the ropes.Besides that, making sure that you know the basics is an essential ingredient that you need to employ. There are certain elements of your CV that may be displayed on paper, but that doesn't mean that it makes them any less valid. By simply implementing a common sense approach, you will be able to display a resume that will attract potential employers.Finally, the wordy nature of a resume is often used as a measure of productivity. A person who has written a comprehensive outline may seem like they have put in a ton of time and effort, and while this is often true, employers aren't likely to take the time to read a page-and-a-half. Try to stay close to the fifty-page mark, and you'll be able to identify whether or not you've accomplished all of your goals.As previously stated, the purpose of these resume writing tutorials is to improve a person's c hances at getting hired. The information can be employed in conjunction with other courses in order to teach you the right techniques for creating the best possible presentation. With that said, keep in mind that it isn't possible to accomplish everything that you need to do in a single visit to the library or bookstore, so you will have to continue working at it.