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Resume Review: Turn 10 Seconds into an Interview
Did you know that you only have 6–10 seconds to make a first impression when an HR manager or recruiter begins a resume reivew? According to TheLadders.com’s 2012 eye-tracking study, recruiters spend a...
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How to Rock Your Next Job Fair
If you remember back to the days when you were heading to a college fair or job fair, you may remember that you were told to pass out resumes, collect cards, and shake lots of hands. While some of that...
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When to Use a Functional Resume
Most of the time you need a resume, you’re going to go with the tried-and-true format: chronological. And most of the time, you’re on the right track with that. But there are times when you’d be better...
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Don’t Put All Your Job-Search Eggs in One Basket
Too often, job seekers feel that if they just do “that one thing,” whether it’s have a great resume, go to the right job fair, or create a killer LinkedIn profile, the job they’ve been looking for will...
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Do You Really Need a Resume?
These days, technology moves faster than a high-speed jet. Right as we get used to one new update, another follows directly on its heels. The same is true for the job search, where search methods have...
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Top 3 Job Interview Questions to Ask
Back in the ‘90s, there used to be books about how to ace a job interview. Perhaps there still are, but the game has changed—significantly. No longer can you be ready to spout your strengths and...
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Resume Title: Who Are You?
According to a 2015 study by TheLadders.com, your resume has six seconds to make it through an initial read. That’s not a lot of time, so you need to make sure you get your resume into the “yes” pile...
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Holiday Job Search: Find Your Dream Job in 2015
As we head into the final months of the year, many job seekers feel this isn’t the best time to begin (or continue) their job search. The reasons may be varied, but they usually include the idea that...
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The Best Online Job Boards
Part of what I do when I work with resume clients is coach them on the actual process of looking for a job. For the most part, looking for a job today is the same as it’s always been: creating...
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Functional Resume Template: Showcase Your Talents
It’s not my MO to create templates when I work with clients, mostly because I know what I want to include in the resumes I write. But unfortunately, when it comes to those DIYers out there, they have a...
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CV or Resume: Which Is Right for You?
When looking at career-marketing documents on a global scale, the terms CV and resume are often used interchangeably. However, in the US, these are very distinct documents. Do you know if you need a...
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Job Interview Questions: How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”
A job interview can be a nerve-wracking event, and you might have received all kinds of information on how to ace yours. Be yourself. Drive the interview. Embellish. What’s a job seeker to do? One of...
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Resume Summary: How to Sell Yourself in 3 Seconds
If you haven’t written a resume in 15+ years, the likelihood is that yours begins with a big-fat objective. Unfortunately, that’s not the most effective thing to share to draw an employer’s attention....
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