Over the last few weeks, I’ve covered the top three deadly resume mistakes. Let’s do a quick recap. #1- Not tailoring your resume towards each and every position. 95% of employers using an applicant tracking system to weed through resumes, it’s crucial to determine the keywords/phrases from the job description and correctly add them to …
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Last week I covered the #1 Deadly Resume Mistake, not tailoring your resume towards each and every position you apply for. With 95% of employers using an applicant tracking system to weed through resumes, it’s crucial to determine the keywords/phrases from the job description and correctly add them to your resume. The second most deadly …
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Here are the 10 #Pinterest Boards every savvy job-seeker should be following: #1-Career Confidence If you are an HGTV fan then compare your resume, cover letter, reference sheet to your "Curb Appeal." #2-Business and Career Advice Helpful tips for how to get a new job or perform better in the job that you already have. …
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Over the past five years as a professional resume writer I have worked with hundreds of job seekers wondering, “Why aren’t I getting called for any interviews?” Follow me over the next seven weeks as I cover the top seven deadly resume mistakes that may be costing you the job. Mistake #1- Not tailoring your …
LinkedIn is a combination between a resume & a networking site on steroids! Follow this 10-Step process to optimizing your LinkedIn account for job searching: Step 1: Login or create your LinkedIn account. You will be prompted to sign in using your email address and password, or to join and create a new profile. Click …
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No matter how many job interviews you’ve done, they can still make you feel sick to your stomach. So why do we get so nervous? It could be because you feel the interviewer has power over your future; power to determine whether you are the right fit for the job, and that’s nerve racking! Or …
When applying for a position online, you may wonder: What happens when I apply to a job online?Is my résumé being taken over by robots? (AKA applicant tracking systems)Is an actual human being ever going to read my résumé? These are all excellent questions, and the only way to give your résumé the best chance …