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Resume Writing Tips
It’s no secret that ageism is rampant in the hiring process, and there are plenty of reasons why employers sometimes prefer younger candidates. From the company’s point of view, these include: – More experience often translates to a higher starting salary – The misconception that older workers are not…
Tips for a Winning Resume In Sales, R&D, and Management Today, there are currently an estimated 287,000 people employed by the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, according to figures by the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Bill Lawhorn, a staff economist for the United States Department of Labor at the bureau, says these…
I recently received an email from a job seeker who wanted to know how to write a cover letter. It’s probably one of the most highly researched topics when it comes to job searching and job search documents. Second to it—although I haven’t actually done the research to prove it—is likely: Do I really need…
Whether you are a nomadic millennial, a member of the military looking to enter the corporate world, or following a lifelong passion, job searches by those shifting careers often encounter different challenges than those staying within the same industry. With this in mind, the following list of resume writing tips for career change resumes are…
7 Key Resume Factors That Can Increase Your Hireability up to 140% The folks over at TalentWorks recently released the results of a great study they did on hireability. They analyzed more than 4,000 of their users’ resumes and applications to determine key factors that contributed to greater interview response rates—and what they found is…
You may have heard about value propositions in the business and marketing world. It’s a clear statement that a company uses to convey why you should buy their product or service. Value proposition statements aren’t exclusive to the business world, though. Creating a clear and concise value proposition for yourself can help you to better…