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There are certain resume words and phrases that have become so ubiquitous they do little more than induce yawns and eye rolls from hiring managers. Employers are so accustomed to hearing from “team players” and “problem solvers,” for example, that
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What is the best online resume builder? There are many resume builders online with varying degrees of usability and cost for its users. We may be slightly biased when recommending where to make your resume but that is because we know
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The economic wobble asides other factors has left many people unemployed and kept some others stuck in the job market, whether or not they possess the required skill-sets for particular jobs.
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I am constantly approached for advice on how to construct a “Winning Resume” by unemployed job seekers, people who are currently employed and looking to advance their career, and by established and aspiring resume writers; and without knowing
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Successful job searching is a huge task. And resume distribution is probably the biggest and most difficult part of the whole process. It takes a lot of time and effort, and you will be hit with a lot of rejection and disappointment. With all that
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If you’re a recent college graduate, you’re probably looking for work. According to data conducted for The Associated Press, half of young college graduates in 2012 were unemployed or underemployed. This issue could be compounded if recent
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While, ultimately, the claim that the traditional résumé is “dead” may indeed prove to be true, significant to note, currently it still has a LOT of life left in it! As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, some high-tech companies seem to be moving toward the
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Maybe you have no intention of leaving your current job. Perhaps you believe your job is secure, and your resume can stay safely tucked away on your laptop. In this economy, though, you never know when you’ll need it, quickly. Here are 5 sure signs
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Two weeks ago, LinkedIn started sending around noticies to certain users, letting them know that their profiles were among the top 1%, 5% and 10% most-viewed in 2012. Some people derided this as nothing more than a clever marketing ploy. After all, being in
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There is so much advice out there about resumes… what works, what doesn’t… and everything in between. Thankfully, this infographic by TopCounselingSchools.org breaks through some of the confusion – and talks how to make a resume “sexy” enough to
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Someday, digital platforms like LinkedIn might remove the resume as a mainstay in the job application process. For now though, recruiters rely on them to get a sense of who you are, and why they should hire you for your skills.
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What file format should you use for your resume? According to employer surveys, 99% of employers want either a .doc or .pdf file of your resume.
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Many job seekers spend countless hours writing, polishing and blasting their résumés to dozens of companies. Then they wait, and wait, and never hear a thing.
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Have you ever watched ABC’s reality show, The Bachelor? Thousands of women submit auditions just for a chance to get on this popular show. Then, producers scrutinize videos to find 25 flawless female suitors. Just as producers cast for very specific
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Your resume is the first chance to stand out to a potential employer, so it’s important to deliver your background and skills in a clear and concise manner. In What Not to Put on Your Resume we highlighted tips on what you should and should not include.
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