Aspire Recruiter Q&A: What are your favorite things to see on a candidates resume?

In a recent Q&A session, Aspire recruiters were asked: What are your favorite things to see on a candidates resume? Our Top Three Answers: “I like my candidates to list their experience in a chronological format, with most current at the top.  They should have clean, concise bullet points using proper tenses.  Candidates should not [...]

Careers after Military: 8 key I.T. certifications

Battle-tested I.T. credentials remain in high demand.   Maintaining up-to-date information technology certifications — especially advanced credentials — is the best way to show civilian employers you’re keeping up with progress in this ever-changing field. Experts say getting certified will raise your chances of landing a great I.T. job after the military for two reasons: [...]

Advice to Long-Term Unemployed

It is unfortunate that our country’s unemployment rates are at an all time high.  But keep in mind, just because you are unemployed, doesn’t mean you can’t move ahead.  Use this time wisely.  A potential employer will ask about the gap in time listed on your resume.  Here are some suggestions to turn your down [...]

Online Job Searches Cut Length of Unemployment By 25 Percent

  Job searching on the Internet cuts the average unemployment spell by 25%, according to a new report. The bonus from online job searching reverses a trend from more than a decade ago when searching for jobs online was either ineffective or counterproductive, according to a study by economics professors Peter Kuhn, at the University [...]

How To Conduct An Effective Job Search

Job hunting can be frustrating. The key to an effective job search is to treat the entire process like a business.  It is important to lay out an effective strategy. To be successful, job seekers must have both good information and well-developed job hunting skills. The following are steps to aid the difficulty of finding [...]

Resume Writing Do’s and Don’ts

Most do not understand the importance of writing a proper resume. Having a solid and effective resume can greatly increase your chances of landing that dream job! With employers receiving an abundance of resumes it is important your resume stands out and hooks an employer’s attention within a seconds glance. A resume communicates your professional [...]