Build your job resume today with our free tool
Blog > Resume Surgeon Articles > Archive by category 'Industry Spotlight'


If you’re interested in technology then finding work within a telecoms company could be a step in the right direction. Often telecoms companies have several divisions – broadband, mobile, handsets, billing, telemarketing – which means you can progress into different areas.

Matt Lucas is a Mobile Coordinator for one of the largest independent telecoms groups in the UK. He talks with Resume Surgeon to share some of his career advice.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • MySpace
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Technorati


Physiotherapists across the country help to treat people with physical problems by focusing on improving physical movement. As well as being a hugely rewarding profession there are a variety of work opportunities.

Rokhsaneh Tehrany is a qualified Physiotherapist and is currently studying for her PHD. She talks with Resume Surgeon and shares an insight into the industry and some career advice.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • MySpace
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Technorati


With a variety of Accounting firms across the country there are many routes you can take to get into the industry.

Resume Surgeon talks with Gemma Pilkington, an Accountant from the UK, to find out how she did it and to ask for some job search advice.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • MySpace
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Technorati


Working for a charity can be very rewarding however it is also a very competitive industry to break into.

Samuel Callum is the Global Safety and Security Coordinator for Save the Children UK and is currently based at their Headquarters in London. He talks with Resume Surgeon to share his advice and some job hunting tips.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • MySpace
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Technorati


Becoming a Teacher can be a long process and it can be difficult to decide how to get into the industry, what age group you would like to work with and what you would like to teach.

In this Industry Spotlight Resume Surgeon talks to Lisa Batchelor, a school teacher in the UK, to get her insight on the industry.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • MySpace
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Technorati


If you’ve ever wanted to work as a Holistic Therapist there are a number of ways you can achieve this. From being self-employed and growing your own client base to working for an organisation or health-centre.

Resume Surgeon caught up with Amy Harrison, who has owned her own Holistic Therapy business, to find out some tips on working in this industry.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • MySpace
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Technorati


Learning a trade can be a very profitable career move and can be great for your resume. But it can be difficult to break into this industry too.

Resume Surgeon talks to Michael Clark, Co-Director of KWC Heating and Plumbing, to find out some tips on how to become a Plumber.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • MySpace
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Technorati


Journalism is one of the most competitive industries to work in and it can take a lot of rejection before you succeed. So inevitably, when preparing to send your application and resume to an employer in the media, you might feel nervous!

Resume Surgeon talks to Carly Warren, Assistant Producer at national radio station talkSPORT, to get some top-tips on how to break into the media industry.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • MySpace
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Technorati

Get started with our free resume service! Try it today!