Category Archives: Career Advice
Category: Career Advice
Is Your Objective Statement Holding You Back?
Few pieces of writing are more universally required than the resume. An individual wishing to apply for a job or advance within a company must put out at least one copy. Unfortunately, there are many potential errors a person can make that negatively affect their opportunities. Including a Career Objective, or Objective Statement, ranks high
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Including Travel Experience in Your Cover letter
When drafting your resume, remember that while potential employers are searching for motivated, hard-working individuals, they’re also looking for an amiable addition to their team. A future employer’s first impression of you is through your cover letter and resume. They may be searching their content for more than just adequate writing skills and accomplishments. Including
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Addressing Employment Gaps
Comprising a solid and impressive resume isn’t a quick and easy task but it is well worth the invested time when you consider that this is your first impression on employers. However, there are certain negative things that your resume can say about you without you even realizing it. One of these is presented through
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One-Size Resume Does Not Fit All
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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Communicating Well in an Interview
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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Impress Your Interviewer
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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The Adaptive Resume and Cover Letter
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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Dressing for Your Interview
When preparing for a professional interview, there are a number of things that you should do. One of those things is to make sure you are dressed appropriately for the interview. It is important to appear professional with the proper attire that will best suit your possible future work place. So, seriously think about the
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