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Insurance Employers Don’t Want Job Seekers Pictures on Resumes but it’s Okay on LinkedIn
- Jun 3, 2015
Our 2015 Insurance Industry Employment and Hiring Outlook asked 78 insurance companies if they think job applicants should put their photos on their resume (page 8). Not surprisingly, only 6% thought this was a good idea. When asked if why they feel that way is the concern with discrimination, one insurance human resource manager answered, “Absolutely not, because there are characteristics in a photo that could potentially lead to a discriminatory decision before the interview.”
Should You Write Your Own Resume?
- Jun 3, 2015
Writing your own resume is an accident waiting to happen. Your resume is the golden ticket to getting a great job with a maximum salary.
4 Resume Tips You Need to Get Through the 10 Second Scan by Employers
- Oct 17, 2014
What are "resume screeners" looking for in the ten second scan that can help you get your foot in the door?
The Top Three Reasons Insurance Employers Eliminate Your Resume Without You Even Knowing
- Feb 14, 2014
The so called "black hole" is when you never hear back from an employer. This is why!
How good is your CV?
- Feb 12, 2014
Writing a good CV is tricky: the message must be right but so must its appearance.
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Creating an alluring covering letter
- Feb 12, 2014
The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.
Do's and don'ts for developing a CV
- Feb 12, 2014
A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others.
Jobseekers - You Are Not Human Anymore - You Are A Keyword
- Jan 23, 2014
Employers find you by keyword during your job search. You must think like the employer who needs your skill set. This is done by keywords.
The Top 5 Resume Killers And How To Avoid Them
- Jan 18, 2014
You can do a few things to your insurance resume to stand out. It simple but works.
