How to Follow Up On Online Applications — A Case Study
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How to Follow Up On Online Applications — A Case Study
With so many companies relying on online job applications, we wanted to know what our clients could do to increase their chances of getting an interview. We conducted a test to see what prospective job candidates could do to force a job interview. Research already shows that candidates have a better chance of landing the
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A Few Resume “Don’ts” to Know Before You Apply
Having a great resume is essential when a person is looking for a job. Developing a professional resume is not as easy as most people think and there are some things that a person should not put on your resume according to hiring managers. 1. Don’t state the obvious Do not include the word “resume” anywhere
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What Your Behavior At Job Fairs Says About You
We’re a writing company, so we hire writers. At a recent job fair, our booth sat next to a large accounting firm’s booth. A long line of recent graduates who majored in accounting formed along the entire aisle because they did on-site interviews. After the event, we talked to the HR people for the accounting
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Avoid Generic Resumes
If you’re sending the same resume to every company you’re applying for, you are probably hurting your chances at being seriously considered for the position. When you print fifty copies of your resume and cover letter and begin it with “to whom it may concern,” the people receiving your resume know exactly what you’re doing.
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Editing Your Resume
When submitting your resume to an employer, it is imperative that the grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and syntax is perfect. Even the smallest errors can sabotage your chances at the job you are trying to land. Regardless of the type of job, or whether or not any writing is involved, when an employer sees a
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Happy Thanksgiving
To everyone out there that reads our blog, we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Job searching on Thanksgiving (or any holiday) is tough. Here are three tips for a Happy Thanksgiving job search. Tip #1: Don’t Job Search on Thanksgiving! While you may be tempted to set aside time for your job search
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Office Closure Due to Hurricane Matthew
Our office will be closed due to Hurricane Matthew scheduled to impact Florida starting tonight. We are currently scheduled to re-open on Monday, October 10th, 2016 at 9:30am EST. If this changes, we’ll post an update on our social media accounts and on our website. Stay safe out there and avoid taking risks with your
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