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Job Search Tips: Ace the Application Process
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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Mistakes to Avoid When Job Hunting
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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Job Search Tips: Customize Your Resume
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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Keeping Your Resume Simple and Professional
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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Updating Your Cover Letter
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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3 Letters Keeping You From an Interview
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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Updating Your Resume: Avoiding Formatting Mistakes
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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5 Mistakes to Avoid for Your Interview
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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