Heather Eagar
Heather Eagar is a former professional resume writer and is passionate about providing working professionals with current, reliable and effective job search tools and information. Check out reviews of the top resume services in the industry at http://www.resumelines.com
Articles by this Author
How Volunteering Can Enhance Your Executive-Level Job Search
- By Heather Eagar
- Published October 23rd, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
If you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, you’re probably hoping that you can get back in the workforce sooner than later There’s nothing like getting the level of responsibility, and financial rewards, you’re accustomed to
Executive Interviewing: How to Persuade the Right Way
- By Heather Eagar
- Published October 21st, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
When you’re interviewing for a job at the executive level – especially if you’ve been out of work for a while – you may want to try just about any tactic possible to get the job Because you’re used to being aggressive to get your way, you may want to try to persuade the interviewer to give you the job
Cover Letter No-No's
- By Heather Eagar
- Published October 20th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
Writing a cover letter can sometimes be a bit confusing You simply don’t know what information to add, what to exclude and how exactly to tell your story
What to Do When You're an Overqualified Executive
- By Heather Eagar
- Published October 13th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
The job market is definitely suffering nowadays With the recession forging ahead and thousands still losing their jobs, it’s a wonder that anyone can get hired
How to Avoid Exaggerating in Your Resume
- By Heather Eagar
- Published October 11th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
When you’re drafting a resume, it is tempting to stretch the truth some so that you appear to be more impressive than maybe your skills might indicate However, while there is such a thing as packaging your resume in a smart way, choosing words that tell the truth, yet sound sensational, for example, you want to avoid flat-out exaggerating
How to Write Resumes For Education Careers
- By Heather Eagar
- Published August 15th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
The education field is one of few out there that is still managing relatively well in the midst of the recession However, this doesn’t mean that snagging a great job will be a piece of cake
What Are Targeted Cover Letters?
- By Heather Eagar
- Published August 15th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
If you are currently out of work, or are thinking about leaving your job then there’s a chance that you’ve written at least one cover letter in your lifetime But the question is what type of cover letter did you write
Finding an Executive Job Through a Temp Agency
- By Heather Eagar
- Published August 10th, 2009
- Jobs
- Unrated
As an executive, it’s customary to feel that the only way to find employment is through networking While this is a vital aspect in job seeking at such a high level, it’s not the only way
New Job, New Tricks: Social Networking and the Job Search For Baby Boomers
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 21st, 2009
- Jobs
- Unrated
In the new world of technology, it’s very common for job seekers to work via the Internet to find their employment This is mainly because many employers have moved their application processes to the Internet – as well as their headhunters
Keeping Your Spirits Up in a Tough Job Search Environment
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 21st, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
No matter how you’ve become unemployed over the past year or more – whether through choice or force – if you’re looking to regain employment, this is a tough time to make your dream a reality With millions of jobs lost in the past few months, acquiring a new gig is not a simple task
Tutoring Characteristics and Ideas For Students With Learning Disabilities
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 17th, 2009
- Education
- Unrated
Students can have a difficult enough time trying to function and essentially excel in school under normal circumstances But when it has been determined that the student has a learning disability, success in school can be that much more difficult
Getting the Job You Desire: Preparing For Various Interview Types
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 13th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
If you’ve been on multiple job interviews then you know that you might encounter a different environment depending on the company you interview with This is pretty common because every company has its own culture
Reinvent Your Career by Knowing “You”
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 13th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
If you’ve been thinking about starting a new career, you may be feeling confused as to where to start You know you don’t want to continue on your current path, but you don’t exactly know what new path to take
“Pimp Your Resume”: 5 Cool Resume Tips
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 13th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
You’ve probably heard of the show “Pimp My Ride,” where a lucky person has a chance to turn an otherwise crappy vehicle into the beautiful car of their dreams Well, as beautiful as a 1978 Ford Pinto can get, that is
Home Schooling and Tutoring: Do They Mix?
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 12th, 2009
- Education
- Unrated
If you’re thinking of homeschooling your child, or have already been doing it for years, you’re to be applauded You are taking on a role that many will not or cannot handle
Why Internet-Based Tutoring Works For School-Aged Children
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 7th, 2009
- Education
- Unrated
Trying to determine the best way to get help for your school-aged child when struggling with a subject can be a bit daunting Because you know your child, you may be well aware of certain fears or a shyness that may have settled in, disabling her from excelling academically
How Much SAT Preparation is Sufficient?
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 4th, 2009
- Education
- Unrated
If you’ve recently signed up for your first SAT exam, you’re probably wondering how much time you’ll need to prepare for it The truth is, everyone is different
Conducting Online Job Searches Without Spilling Too Many Beans
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 4th, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
If you’ve conducted online job searches, you know that as you apply to companies, you may have to enter a ton of personal information to complete the application For some, this process is no big deal
Can You Trust Internet Tutoring Services?
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 4th, 2009
- Education
- Unrated
One aspect of the Internet that many people are still unsure about is it’s trustworthiness, which is why many people are unsure about Internet tutoring services Because we don’t know who is behind the computer screen when we disclose personal information, we very often would rather not disclose it at all
Snagging a Great Internship: 3 Resume-Writing Tips
- By Heather Eagar
- Published July 2nd, 2009
- Career
- Unrated
It’s not uncommon for an intern-hopeful to feel shocked after realizing that they need to create a resume in order to apply for a position Because many on-campus jobs are obtainable without a resume, some students never assume they will need it to apply for an internship


