Your resume should be able to stand out from all the rest. It should contain all your experiences, qualifications, certifications, references and you work history back ground that you have achieve over the years. A hand written resume doesn’t look as professional as when it’s typed and then printed out. At the top of the page your name, address, phone number and your email address if you have one. Under no circumstances you should use abbreviations in your resume.

Are you ready to return to the workforce after a long absence? Are your children now in school full-time and you want to put that free time toward earning a pay check? Wondering how to compete in a market that has changed in the past decade? You can get a great job even if you’ve been unemployed for a long time. It may take more work, but you can do this. Here are some tips to help you succeed in your job search.