One-Size Resume Does Not Fit All

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One-Size Resume Does Not Fit All
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Your resume is your first impression on prospective employers, and we all know how hard it is to change a first impression. It has to be picture perfect every time. The biggest mistake made by many job applicants is making their resume so perfect that they wouldn’t change a word – and then not changing
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Checklist: How to Find and Get a New Job
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Finding a new job can seem overwhelming. Maybe you’ve been let go of your last job and need a new job fast. Or perhaps you’re so busy with your current job that you can’t imagine ever having the time to devote to the job hunt. Either way, use this handy checklist to find and land
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Communicating Well in an Interview
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Out of all the steps that go into getting a job, everyone’s least favorite part remains the interview. No one looks forward to the interview. In fact, it is usually dreaded. Interviews can be tiring, they can be long, and they can be nerve-racking. If you have an interview coming up, it is important for
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How many years of experience should be included on your resume?
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Many job seekers and companies have different ideas of how many years of experience should be included on an applicant’s resume. As a result, it can be unclear how many jobs to include. You don’t want your resume to show too much history so that you come across as too old, but you don’t want
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Impress Your Interviewer
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First impressions are a vital part of landing the position you want. Most people get rejected for being unprofessional, not looking the part, or acting like they don’t really want the job. Of course, sometimes it’s nerves that can get in the way, but there’s a very easy way to prevent that and help you
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How Many Jobs Should Be On Your Resume?
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Job seekers sometimes wonder how many jobs should be on their resume. Unfortunately, there’s not a standard answer that applies to everyone. In general, you want to include up to 10 years of experience on your resume. This should average out to two to five jobs. If you’ve just started working, you should include everything.
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The Adaptive Resume and Cover Letter
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When you are in the midst of searching for a new career, it can seem hard to stand out from the crowd. You spend hours sending out resumes and cover letters knowing they will just be in a pile with countless others that may contain similar experience and qualifications. One of the best career search
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Top 10 Job Interview Posts
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At Modern Tailored Resumes, we have written a lot about the job interview process. From how to score a job interview to how to act when you’re at a company’s location, we love to empower our clients to excel at job interviews and land the jobs they want. Here are our top 10 blog posts
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