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Targeting your resume for maximum effectJanuary 12, 2011 – 11:33 am
Once your Shiny New Resume is ready, you should consider tweaking your resume a bit for each position. Tightening up the focus and terminology to really target what they’re looking for can be very effective. Consider your Shiny New Resume a baseline and rearrange, add and remove as you notice the priorities of the position [...] |
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Top ways to distribute your Shiny New ResumeNovember 18, 2010 – 4:02 pm
Now that you have your Shiny New Resume (start working with a professional resume writer online today if you don’t), you’re wondering just how to get it into that perfect employer’s hands. |
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42 reasons to hire a professional resume writerNovember 15, 2010 – 11:25 am
Writing your own resume is kind of like trying to tailor your own clothes while you’re wearing them. Possible, but you’re not likely to get the best results. A professional resume writer can put an end to the headaches caused by trying to write about yourself. Resumes are tough and most people spend weeks or [...] |
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More self assessment for resume writingNovember 15, 2010 – 9:05 am
It’s easy to forget that everyone who earns an interview is qualified for the job. What about you is compelling enough to turn down the other qualified candidates? Why you? What can you over-deliver on? How will you sell yourself? How will you differentiate yourself? What can you promise an employer? |
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Negotiating salary: The basicsNovember 12, 2010 – 3:32 pm
Deflect the “current salary” question. |
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On interviewingOctober 25, 2010 – 10:21 am
Interviewing for a job is one of the things people fear most. Make it less of a nightmare with these key tips for successful interviews. |
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Career change successOctober 21, 2010 – 9:55 am
In a tough job market, or after a long search, you might be tempted to interview for jobs that aren’t necessarily congruent with your experience. Opportunities in your industry might have faded or maybe you’re just tired of what you’ve been doing. Here’s how to position yourself for career change success. |
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How to say “no” to a job offerOctober 15, 2010 – 10:52 am
You’ve decided to decline a job offer, now what? Follow this no-fail 4-step plan and you’ll do fine. |
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What to do with LinkedInOctober 14, 2010 – 9:49 am
LinkedIn recommendations and connections are a growing part of your professional reputation. If you want to make a killer first impression, make sure your LinkedIn profile speaks to exactly what you’re looking for and what your superpower is. You can’t add 100 recommendations and 500 contacts right before you start applying for jobs either – [...] |
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Keys to a productive job searchSeptember 28, 2010 – 9:07 am
Planning, accountability and consistent action rarely characterize a job search. If you were traveling to Europe on vacation, you’d probably spend hours researching and reading about how to prioritize your limited travel time. Plan your job search like you’d plan a vacation. |
