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  • 5 Timeless Skills to Build/Have on Your Resume

    5 Timeless Skills to Build/Have on Your Resume

    2/24/2020

    Are you reentering the workforce, looking to make a career change, or perhaps simply wanting to refine your resume just in case an exciting new opportunity presents itself in the future?
  • Four Ways Your Cover Letter Should Differ from Your Resume

    Four Ways Your Cover Letter Should Differ from Your Resume

    9/22/2019

    Everyone knows cover letters and resumes aren’t the same thing—but exactly how are they different? Formatting is the most obvious and visually recognizable difference: cover letters are generally written in full paragraphs, while resumes feature specific job-related facts in bullet-point style. B...
  • Little Known Tricks to Get Your Resume to Stand Out

    Little Known Tricks to Get Your Resume to Stand Out

    4/28/2019

    Getting your resume to stand out without crossing the lines of professionalism can be a challenging task. You need to include all the basics like summary, experience, and education, but you also need to go above and beyond to make your resume stand out. Here are a few tricks that will get your r...
  • This is What Employers Don't Want to See on Your Resume

    This is What Employers Don't Want to See on Your Resume

    6/19/2019

    Whether this is your first time writing a resume or your hundredth, it can prove to be a time-consuming affair. And while there’s a lot employers want to see on your resume, there’s definitely some items they don’t.
  • 5-Minute Checklist Before You Hit Send On Your Resume

    5-Minute Checklist Before You Hit Send On Your Resume

    1/18/2019

    When you respond to a job posting, you can be almost certain your resume will be one of dozens received by the hiring manager. Before you hit "apply," follow this quick five-minute checklist to give your resume the best chance of success.
  • How To Write A Focused Resume Highlighting Your Diverse Skills

    How To Write A Focused Resume Highlighting Your Diverse Skills

    6/8/2020

    It turns out there’s a slight downside to being the ultimate multitasker, a consummate Jack or Jill of all trades: How do you write a resume that captures the multitude of functions involved in your job?
  • Nine Items You Can Remove from Your Resume

    Nine Items You Can Remove from Your Resume

    5/30/2022

    For many of us, writing a resume feels overwhelming especially when there is not across-the-board agreement on what makes a great resume. Want to know what is safe to exclude?
  • Beyond the Resume: Insider's Guide to Skills Employers Value Most

    Beyond the Resume: Insider's Guide to Skills Employers Value Most

    6/29/2015

    Your resume is a powerful tool, but it’s who you are and how you bring those skills to the table that will ultimately win you your next big role in your career.
  • Should You Have Your College Activities And Coursework On Your Resume?

    Should You Have Your College Activities And Coursework On Your Resume?

    12/5/2018

    Should you have your college activities and coursework on your resume? Your initial impulse may be an unequivocal, “Yes!” You spent an incalculable amount of time and energy—not to mention a very calculable amount of money—studying your major. Your answer should actually lean more toward, “Someti...
  • Why You Should Be Empathetic When it Comes to Resume Gaps

    Why You Should Be Empathetic When it Comes to Resume Gaps

    7/9/2018

    You may think a resume gap is a sign of inconsistency or a lack of commitment. However, having a space between jobs isn’t always a negative. In fact, the explanation behind those gaps could actually reveal characteristics you would want in a new hire. So if you’re automatically tossing out resume...
  • How to Answer: "What Should We Know about You That’s Not on Your Resume?"

    How to Answer: "What Should We Know about You That’s Not on Your Resume?"

    6/2/2019

    The hiring manager asks, “What should we know about you that’s not on your resume?” That’s when many a mind goes blank. Tricky? Yes. Impossible? Not if you’re prepared. Here's how.
  • How to Explain a Resume Gap over COVID to Potential Employers

    How to Explain a Resume Gap over COVID to Potential Employers

    1/20/2022

    Have a COVID-related resume gap? You're not the only one. Learn how to own it and even use it your advantage in your next job interview.
  • How to Get Recruiters to Pass Your Resume to Hiring Managers

    How to Get Recruiters to Pass Your Resume to Hiring Managers

    11/16/2020

    Recruiters can be a great way to get your foot in the door of a company where you want to work. So what are recruiters looking for when they consider passing your resume on to hiring managers?
  • Should I Dumb Down My Resume When Applying to Jobs I’m Overqualified For?

    Should I Dumb Down My Resume When Applying to Jobs I’m Overqualified For?

    7/9/2020

    Your resume is sterling. You’ve got degrees to spare, a solid work history, and an attractive list of certificates and awards. Any company would be lucky to have you. So why hasn’t anyone called you back?
  • Do Internships Really Matter on Resumes or are They Just a Way to Get Your Foot in the Door?

    Do Internships Really Matter on Resumes or are They Just a Way to Get Your Foot in the Door?

    3/20/2017

    Internships have become an unspoken requirement of a college education. How important is it to showcase them on your resume though? Read more.
  • How to Ensure Your Job Application Actually Gets Looked At

    How to Ensure Your Job Application Actually Gets Looked At

    7/22/2019

    You've heard robots are taking over the world, but the truth is, they've already taken over the world—at least, the world of job seekers. Recruiters rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to sift through the hundreds of resumes they receive for each job posting. That might sound depressing, but...
  • Back to Work: Position Your Unique Skills Learned as a Stay-at-Home Parent

    Back to Work: Position Your Unique Skills Learned as a Stay-at-Home Parent

    1/27/2022

    Your time as a SAHM or SAHD isn't a loss career-wise. In fact, your skills and experiences as a parent, volunteer, or freelancer can open new doors as long as you craft your resume strategically.
  • 5 New Rules to Apply to Your Job Search

    5 New Rules to Apply to Your Job Search

    4/3/2019

    Here are five new rules you need to follow to make your job search successful in 2019 and beyond.
  • Is it Ok To Reapply For a Position You Didn’t Get the First Time?

    Is it Ok To Reapply For a Position You Didn’t Get the First Time?

    4/11/2018

    Even if there are no second acts in life, sometimes there are chances to reapply for a job you didn’t get the first time. The question is: should you go for it? In most situations, yes, but it depends on the stage at which you fell off the candidate list.
  • How to Break into a New Industry with No Connections or Experience

    How to Break into a New Industry with No Connections or Experience

    2/15/2019

    When you’re trying to move into a new industry, getting your big break can be a tough task. Some job seekers are able to find a loophole based on personal connections. But for those who have no connections or experience in their industry of choice, the challenge can seem insurmountable.
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