resume Archives - Margaret Buj

A Guide to a Great CV

by Margaret Buj | Jul 18, 2019 | CV, resume, resumes

There are studies that have shown recruiters spend about seven seconds on a CV on average before they decide if the candidate suits that role or not. This is why first impressions are very important when it comes to CVs. Below are some effective tips from Australian...

Simple Job Search Advice That Can Dramatically Boost Your Odds of Getting Hired

by Margaret Buj | Jul 16, 2019 | a job, Job Search, resume, resumes

Looking for a job is one of the hardest, most draining things you can do in your career. The constant moving around, talking to people, and even the rejection can be tiring. The unemployment rate in America by June 2019 is at 3.7%. This is much lower compared to years...

How to improve your resume

by Margaret Buj | May 31, 2019 | career, Career Advice, CV, resume

When looking to start a career or get promoted, it is important that you are able to ensure that your resume showcases the best of your talent and experience and is able to show you to the best of your ability. To do this, you should make an effort to improve your...

What recruiters look for on your resume in 15 seconds

by Margaret Buj | Feb 21, 2019 | Job Search, recruiters, recruitment, resume

I am often asked about what I look for when I read a CV and how long it takes to screen a resume. This process can take as little as 10-15 seconds – especially when I receive over 150 applications for one role, as it was the case with a one role I was recently...

How Important Is Studying Top-Performing Resumes When Trying to Come up with Your Own?

by Margaret Buj | Sep 4, 2018 | CV, resume, resumes

Coming up with an excellent resume is always challenging, especially when you are creating one for the first time. Many people usually overstate or understate their achievements as they struggle to find the right words to include in their resumes. It is always...

“You’re Fired.” Now What?

by Margaret Buj | Apr 16, 2018 | a job, resume, resumes, unemployment

It’s something that many people worry about. Companies downsize; organizational politics have not been favorable; there’s a merger, and a position has become obsolete. Or, in some instances, an employee just gets “out of sync” with the company, and both know it’s time...