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Avoid These 4 Common Resume Mistakes

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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 […]

How To Explain Gaps In Employment (With Examples)

Explaining gaps in employment can be intimidating, but there are a couple effective methods you can use. In this article I’m going to show you how to quickly and easily explain employment gaps in your interviews, with word-for-word examples and sample explanations. (I’ll also cover how to explain gaps in employment on your resume and cover […]

10 Resume Summary Examples That Get Interviews

There are a couple big reasons your resume summary statement (or your CV “profile” if you’re in the UK) is so important. Someone asked me recently: “Biron… I heard hiring managers only spend an average of 10 seconds reading a resume. So resumes are meaningless, right?” My answer: “That’s how long they take to scan your resume while […]

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How To Improve Your Resume (In Under 20 Minutes)

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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 […]

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 […]

How To Format Your Resume For Success

Nothing shuts down your job search faster than a resume with formatting issues. The checklist below will show you how to format your resume step-by-step so you don’t miss anything. Use this checklist to: Make sure your resume is ready when proofreading or editing Make sure you’re setting your resume up correctly when starting to write or update it. […]

Top 4 Resume Mistakes That Are Killing Your Job Search

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There are a lot of resume mistakes to avoid and a ton of articles about the topic. It can get overwhelming, we know. So we decided to make it simpler and focus on what we call the “big 4”. This list will quickly walk you through 4 common and dangerous resume mistakes that will cost you […]

5 Must-Have Resume Sections and How to Write Them

If you’re job searching and wondering what sections to put on a resume, you’re in the right place… We’re going to go step-by-step through the 5 most important resume sections, including: How to write each section What information you need to include What to leave off The best resume section titles After the five main […]

Resume Writing Checklist: 5 Steps to Get Your Resume Ready for Today’s Job Market

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Picture this: You’ve been working for the same company for maybe 3, 5, or 10 years, you haven’t really needed to “interview” for a job because you are extremely well-networked, and you are positive that you have the communication skills to convince someone to hire you. In short, you know what you are doing in […]

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How to Avoid Age Discrimination When Applying For Jobs: 6 Resume Tricks

Age discrimination has been illegal for some time, but the reality is that resume styles have changed dramatically in the past decade. And a resume written in a style from 2005 is far more likely to get placed at the bottom of the pile… or thrown out altogether. I invited professional resume writer Virginia Franco to share her best […]

Is It Worth Lying On Your Resume? 10 Hidden Dangers

Should you lie on your resume? Let’s look at the pros and cons. It’s a common scenario, especially for first-time job searchers: you’ve sent out 50 resumes in two weeks and you’ve spent most days on pins and needles, waiting for the email or phone call that will invite you in for an interview. But […]

How to Tailor a Resume to a Specific Job

If you’ve read any type of resume advice online there’s a good chance you saw many recommendations that you should tailor your resume for each job. You’re probably wondering- Is it really necessary?? It might be tempting to skip it, because yes- it takes time. But it really will make a huge difference in the number of companies […]

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