Just a girl from Detroit Job Ready

There is a difference between a reference and a verification of employment (VOE). By law, VOE checks can only ask about a time frame when working at a company and eligible for rehire. When you give a professional or personal reference, this is someone you list and give potential employers the OK to call. It's good to get permission or let your references know you used them as a reference.   1.    VOE is usually done for pre-employment, during background checks, to verify if you worked at your previous jobs or current during the time frame you stated. An article by Equifax states it this way.  verification of Employment (VOE) - In pre-hire situations, this helps to confirm the employment history you provided on a resumé or job application. In lending situations - like when you’re applying to lease an apartment or buy a house - this can help provide a clearer picture of your financial stability and ability to pay because the lender can verify that you have a job. A...

I have seen numerous resumes over the years. Many of you know that in my previous jobs, I was a Manager, Supervisor, Recruiter, & HR Specialist. I worked in many facets of HR and reviewed many resumes that fit the criteria and some that did not. Four things stood out, out of all the resumes I've seen. I was in awe that these were on their resume or missing from it. Let's take a dive into those things. Highlighting My personal definition of a resume is that it is your billboard marketing tool to the job you are applying for. Your knowledge, skills, and abilities are the main focus when recruiters and managers skim over your resume. No need to highlight what is meant to stand out on your resume.  Social Security Number Yes, some people put their social security number on their resume. This is a big DO NOT DO THIS! Your social security number does not go on your resume at all. No place for it. Your social security number is supposed to be sacred and protected. You don't wa...