Why have a Professional Resume?

When you are out of the job market, maybe in university, it is easy to forget or really know how competitively tough the job market is out there. Unemployment statistics indicate that still many people are looking for work, thus, reinforce the need to have a Professional Resume to fight increase competitiveness.


FYI, the US Department of Labor releases the months labor/job statistics which, of lately, are not indicating “finding a job is easy”.

US Department of Labor Job Statistics

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in October 2014 and a few job stats were:

Total unemployment edged down to 5.8 percent, but that”employment increased in food services and drinking places, retail trade, and health care”

Report stats indicates to you that consumers are starting to spend in these areas. Depending on your career, these may be a good place to start looking and focusing some of your resume efforts.

Non-farm payroll employment rose 214,000 in October

Since beginning of 2014, the unemployment rate declined by 0.8% with the number of unemployed persons down 1.2 million (Good news!)

More Job Stat info can be found at US Department of Labor Job Statistics

Professional Resume Conclusion

Statistics and economical conditions reveal that making a good professional resume is still needed! All the best in your job hunt!