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How To Write Resumes That Will Stand Out – By The Numbers
I’m going to reveal a simple, easy formula to write resumes that will stand out and get read, so you can get more interviews immediately. Writing a resume that gets read, and gets you callbacks, is tough. Trying to boil your work struggles and successes onto a few pages often results in a super wordy […]
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Avoid These 4 Common Resume Mistakes
Thanks to a strong job market and a high number of people flocking to it – competition for top jobs and top pay are steeper than ever. Your resume is one of the the most important tools for getting interviews and landing these top jobs, and there are a couple resume mistakes that you need […]
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How To Find Remote Jobs – 6 Tips
More and more people are working remotely today. Arrangements that allow people to work from home have grown 80 percent since 2005, which helps families that often relocate, like those in the military, find consistent work. Here are some GREAT reasons to try to find a full time remote job: Flexibility to take care of […]
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How To Prepare For 6 Different Types Of Job Interviews
While the purpose of interviews remains unchanged, a chance for hiring managers to size you up and compare you against other candidates, technology and a far-flung candidate pool have introduced some new interview styles into the mix. Each interview format has a different end-goal in mind, and each requires you to prepare slightly differently. How […]
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Face-To-Face Networking Tips For Job Seekers
So, you decided it’s time to find a new job and you’re ready to get some interviews. As you send resumes via online company sites, job boards, and reconnect with old acquaintances on LinkedIn, don’t forget another important component to the job search—face-to-face networking. While today’s job search may revolve around Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and […]
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Should I Leave My Job? 5 Signs You Need To Get Out
Wondering if you need to leave your job?… keep reading and we’ll give you the answer you need. There are plenty of articles out there are on how to spot a toxic work environment, a horrible boss, or that you have outgrown your current job. But what are the personal signs that you need to be real […]
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Writing A Cover Letter That Stands Out And Gets Noticed: 3 Parts
People have a love-hate relationship with cover letters. Most hate writing them. When it comes to hiring managers, some love them and some loathe them. In my experience, cover letters get read about half the time when they are not required and 100% of the time when they are. So it’s definitely important to spend […]
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7 Important Women’s Labor Laws You Need To Know
While it’s true women have cracked the glass ceiling, don’t run over to dust up the shards just yet. Women have come far in the workplace, but there’s still a lot left to do. Part of doing this is being educated about current laws so you can use them to make sure you — and […]
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How To Clean Up Your Online Reputation When Something Negative Shows Up
When you start building your online brand, your biggest goal is to increase your visibility. You want people to be able to easily find you online. You want Google searches that include your name to lead back to you. But what happens if something bad is showing up when people search for you? In this […]
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How To Improve Your Resume (In Under 20 Minutes)
You recently received word of a job opportunity and need to send in your resume ASAP! You open up your resume and it’s… let’s just say it’s not the prettiest. Plus, you’re a busy person, don’t have hours to spend updating it and don’t want to dish out $200+ for a resume writer… Well, no […]
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6 Powerful Ways To Make Your Resume Stand Out
Having a resume that stands out is extremely important in a competitive job market like the one we’re in right now. And a few small changes can make the difference between getting a phone interview and never receiving a response after you click “submit”. So here are 6 important areas to focus on when writing any resume, and how to […]
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How To Find A New Job After Being Fired (Without Losing Your Sanity)
Sometimes things don’t go quite as planned. Perhaps your last job was going along smoothly (or so you thought)—and then—you were fired. While you can certainly mourn the job loss and examine why it happened, the next step is clear—you have to find a new position. So, where do you start? Follow the steps below […]
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