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5 Mistakes to Avoid for Your Interview
Image Career Advice Lindsey Smith

Okay, you’re ready — You’ve refined your resume over-and-over and finally received an invitation for an interview. However, what’s the use of that great polished resume if you fail to succeed in the interview process? It’s easy to make mistakes during the process —  you’re nervous, excited, and anxious to land a new position. Here are a
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Updating Your Cover Letter
Image Job Search,Professional Writing Russ Williams

Updating your resume is important, but it is not the only document that you will send to employers if you’re serious about getting a new job. Updating your cover letter is just as important. It is your chance to make the best first impression on potential employers and should be taken just as seriously as
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Things To Never Put On Your Resume
Image Career Services,Professional Writing Melanie Green

Your resume is without a doubt one of the most important documents you will ever write. This is because it contains not only vital information about you, but also specifics to your professional life – your past work history, your important skill set, and your achievements and talents (not to mention sensitive and secure information).
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Updating Your Resume: Avoiding Formatting Mistakes
Image Job Search,Resumes Russ Williams

Resumes have changed significantly in the past few decades. The development of computers and email make it possible to job search from the comfort of your own home. It’s great how much easier technology has made job searching. However, you have to keep your resume updated for it to be an effective tool for marketing
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Updating Your Resume: Choosing the Right Information
Image Job Search,Resumes,Tips Russ Williams

If you’re reading this blog post, then you’re already aware that a resume is important for your job search. Most of you already have a resume too. Some of you probably sent it out with few responses, the rest of you probably didn’t get the responses that you wanted. Here’s the thing, creating a resume
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How to Resign from Your Current Job
Image Career Advice,Job Search Russ Williams

Your job search went well and you’ve found a new job. You start in a few weeks and your excited, but there is one thing that you haven’t done yet. You must tell your boss that you’re leaving. Resigning from a position can be intimidating and there are a few things that can still go
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How to Find a Job While Working Full-Time
Image Career Services,Job Search,Tips Russ Williams

If you’ve made the decision to change jobs, you’re probably one of the many people each year that will begin searching for a new job. Fortunately, you still have a job to hold you over until you find a better one. Job searching can be difficult if you don’t have a plan. Here’s how to
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How to Write a Thank You Letter
Image Job Search Russ Williams

Following up is an important part of your job search strategy. Most people miss out on this important opportunity to stay relevant in a company’s employee search process. Sending a thank you letter is important, but it must be written in the right way. Here is how to write a thank you letter: Address it
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