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Many good applicants are missed because of ineffective resumes, and many poor applicants are interviewed because of great looking resumes. Evaluating resumes is time consuming and is often ineffective. The following resume evaluation tips are a small sample of the techniques that have proven to be useful at PrideStaff Financial. Contact
Us or complete the Request Our Services form to locate experienced and pre-screened financial, accounting or bookkeeping professionals.
A Chronological Resume is a list of work experience and education history in chronological order showing most recent first. This type of resume should easily show limited experience and gaps in employment. Specific related experience can be hard to find in this format.
A Functional Resume organizes experience according to specific skills and knowledge in relation to jobs for which you are applying. Many applicants use this format to highlights capabilities, and draw attention to their accomplishments. Some applicants use this style to cover something up.
Dates of Employment - No dates, or using years only, could mean something is being hidden.
Contact Information - How easy does the candidate make it to contact them?
Accuracy - Look for spelling, grammar and tone.
Education - If a recent graduate, are they listing their GPA? Is the major related to the position applied for?
Email Address - No email? May not be comfortable with technology.
Home Phone - Is there an unprofessional message on the home machine during a job search?
Positions - Look for accomplishments, not just duties.
Effectiveness -Look for well organized, easy to follow resumes.
Interests and Activities - Look for interests that are in line with the position.
Honesty - Recent studies show over 30% of job seekers stretch the truth. If something doesn't look right, it could be a fabrication.
Skills - Do they match the position applied for?
PrideStaff Financial builds relationships with well qualified accounting and financial professionals. Our network of accounting and financial candidates insures you have access to the best people available in the market. We have candidates available for projects, or direct hire. Our proven processes result in filled positions, and great client experiences.
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