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Is Your Resume Too Cluttered?
by Jennifer Anthony
The most common mistake among many jobseekers is not updating their
resume in the correct way. All too frequently, those in search of a new job pull out their most recent resume and simply add
details of their latest position.
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by Teena Rose
You've worked hard to get here. You've sent out 31 resumes, networked, attended job fairs, enrolled in school for more
education - you've taken all the right steps.
Then, one afternoon the phone rings. "Yes, we'd like you to come in for an interview. Is next Tuesday at 10:00 alright
with you?" Alright???!!! You can be there in 10 minutes! But you gather your composure, pretend to rifle through your "appointment
book" and calmly reply, "Yes, Tuesday at 10:00 works for me. See you then." Now what?
by Teena Rose
Getting axed, sacked, canned or fired hurts. It does nothing for your self-esteem
and it doesn't look great on your
resume. You're always better leaving your position on your own terms. But how can you tell when your job may be on the line.
Here are 10 things to look for.
by Robin Ryan
The largest raises you'll likely ever get in your career are a result of your quitting your current
job and going to work for another employer. At least that's true if you learn the strategies necessary to negotiate your salary
and benefits. And, you must learn to avoid the minefield of mistakes common to most over-eager applicants.
by Alice Hanson
You have your resume on screen and you're looking at it, but one nagging question keeps popping into
your head, "What are the things I should and should not be doing?" Let's explore 10 steps to an on-target resume. more .....
by Deborah Walker
You already know that it takes a strong resume that sets you apart as a candidate of choice to be invited for an interview.
The next step is to hone your interviewing skills to actually win job offers. Polishing your interviewing skills can mean
the difference between getting the job and being a runner-up.
When you send your resume out, it must speak articulately for you. You can't explain inconsistencies, clear up confusion
or fill in things that are missing. Your resume has to make your sales pitch in a clear and compelling manner within 20 seconds.
Invest the time to make it exceptional and you will see an immediate increase in the response rate. more ....
by Jessica R. Marriott
Your resume could be standing in the way of you and your dream job. The perfect
resume will make you irresistible to a future employer. It can be difficult putting together a resume if you do not know what
the employer is looking for. You don't want your resume to be one that is overlooked just because it does not catch the reader's
attention. You possess many great qualities, now it is time to put together an outstanding resume.
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by Linda Matias
A resume is more than just a piece of paper, and as a job seeker it is your responsibility to make
it easy for the reader to conclude that you are the best candidate for an interview. A targeted opening will capture the interest
of the reader. The top one-third of your resume should include a powerful statement that sums up who you are and encapsulates
your professional experience. more .....
by Amy Wilson
A resume is really a marketing document. It's a document designed to sell
you and your potential as an employee. And just like any good marketing document, that means you have to make decisions about
how you're going to present your material.
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