20 Words you should be using on your Résumé to impress the recruiter!

by S. Jeffery

Hey guys thanks for tuning in this week! Last time I looked at the content of your resume and we discussed the wording, do you use words that convey your leadership skills or words that are passive (boring) and will only put the interviewer to sleep. I understand that some of you may be wondering: What words can I use to impress the recruiter so that I can get an interview?

Job Market Trends: Some traditional careers no longer in high demand in the Jamaican job market.

 In a shocking statement Dr. Merritt Henry, manager for student services and development, placement and career services at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, declared that: “… We are preparing job seekers with skills and competencies that are demanded, but not enough…there is a disconnect between what the employers would want to have and what secondary and tertiary institutions are sending out…but it is not that we are not preparing these persons,” This statement was captured during the Jamaica Observer's Monday Exchange, which took place on February 20, 2017, held at the Observer's Kingston headquarters.

She was among a team of representatives from the Youth Upliftment Through Employment (YUTE) Limited, who spoke on the issue of whether the education system is equipping youth job seekers with the skills demanded by employers. 

7 Clerical Skills Every Job Seeker must have!

by S. Jeffery

There are seven (7) essential skills that everyone, especially job seekers interested in clerical work need to have. They are indeed important for any entry-level position in most offices, regardless of the field. If you are looking for a job as a data entry clerk, receptionist, administrative assistant, or something similar, make sure you have these basic skills under your belt:

20 Overused words you should avoid putting on your Résumé

Author: S. Gordon-Jeffery

For some time now many large companies have been using automated résumé-screening software to cut down the initial pool of job applicants, loading your résumé with meaningless buzzwords is not the smartest way to get noticed.

"Nearly everyone is guilty of using buzzwords from time to time, but professionals are evaluated increasingly on their ability to communicate," says Paul McDonald, senior executive director for professional-placement firm Robert Half.