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5 Elements of a Successful Resume
Image Career Advice,Professional Writing Lindsey Smith

So you’ve found a great job posting and want to apply. What next? Do you have a resume? If not, that should be your first order of business. And if you want your resume to look its best, here are five elements that you should, well, employ. 1. Use a professional email address You wouldn’t
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Whаt Tо Lеаvе Off Yоur Rеѕumе
Image Professional Writing,Resumes,Tips Lizzie Joyce

Thеrе аrе сеrtаin аѕресtѕ оf a саndidаtе’ѕ rеѕumе thаt саn hаvе thе орроѕitе еffесt thаn intеndеd. Sееminglу hеlрful infоrmаtiоn thаt iѕ fоund in a “tурiсаl rеѕumе” саn hаvе a nеgаtivе еffесt оn сеrtаin jоb саndidаtеѕ, ѕеnding thеir rеѕumе ѕtrаight tо thе trаѕh. Hеrе аrе a fеw еxаmрlеѕ оf infоrmаtiоn уоu mау wаnt tо lеаvе оut
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Mistakes to Avoid When Job Hunting
Image Career Advice Melanie Green

Looking for a job can cause you to be stressed-out and anxious. You may not be thinking clearly and may make some mistakes that can end up hurting your chances of getting hired. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when job hunting. 1. Not following directions When applying for a job be sure to
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Crеаting аn Amаzing Rеѕumе: Whаt tо Inсludе in Yоur Rеѕumе
Image Career Services,Professional Writing,Resumes Lizzie Joyce

A grеаt rеѕumе iѕ thе firѕt ѕtер in lаnding a grеаt jоb. Yоur rеѕumе iѕ thе tооl thаt уоu uѕе tо gеt аn intеrviеw with a рrоѕресtivе еmрlоуеr. Thе intеrviеw iѕ thе сruсiаl ѕtер, thе оnе thаt еndѕ in a jоb оffеr. Withоut a rеѕumе thаt ѕtаndѕ оut frоm thе рilе thе hiring mаnаgеr iѕ
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Keeping Your Resume Simple and Professional
Image Career Advice,Professional Writing Russ Williams

Time is money – your time and your prospective employer’s time. Overthinking a resume will only lead to a wordy, complex, and time-consuming resume that will be thrown into the trashcan before it is even considered by a prospective employer. In order to write a professional resume, take into account time management. You’ve heard it
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Job Search Tips: Ace the Application Process
Image Job Search,Tips Russ Williams

Applying for jobs is exciting and stressful. Most people see it as a daunting task, but it is a process like most job-related activities. There is a defined path to follow when working through a job search and applying for jobs. Here’s a breakdown of how to ace the application process. Follow the Application Process
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3 Letters Keeping You From an Interview
Image Career Services,Professional Writing Russ Williams

Most people don’t understand why it’s so difficult for them to land a job interview. Mainly because they don’t know the system — ATS, or applicant tracking systems are used by employers to filter out and break down resumes based on keywords. This scan can actively work against you if you don’t know how to
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Job Search Tips: Customize Your Resume
Image Job Search,Resumes,Tips Russ Williams

Having a well-developed resume is important in your job search. While it is tempting to put together a resume that you feel is perfect, but one resume is not perfect for every job that you apply to. The secret to maximizing the effect your resume has on potential employers is to customize your resume for
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