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Resume Writing Tips
Resume writing can be a daunting task, and it can be tough to know what to include and what to leave out. When it comes to applying for a new job, one of the first questions people ask is what skills to include on a resume. My advice is always to focus your resume on…
A new study by the Harris Poll conducted on behalf of CareerBuilder confirmed that an overwhelming majority of recruiters and HR professionals invest less than two minutes reviewing a candidate’s resume. Furthermore, almost 20% of the recruiters and HR professionals surveyed stated that they invest 30 seconds or less. So what’s a job seeker to…
Hiring Managers Reveal the 15 Best Words to Use on Your Resume If you’re in the midst of a job search, one of the questions that is probably running through your mind as you are applying for jobs is how to make yourself stand out as a candidate. If you want to stand out, you…
2200+ hiring managers and HR professionals recently surveyed by the Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder revealed the top 17 WORST terms a job seeker can use on their resumes. I’m not surprised by their list; I’ve been harping on many of these terms for years. This certainly confirms what I’ve been saying based on…
Can a cover letter really win you an interview? Isn’t that supposed to be the job of the resume? A resume isn’t the sole determining factor in whether you get the interview. A cover letter absolutely can play a deciding role in securing an interview, and I’m going to share with you three secrets that…
Q: I’m 55, and I think my age is affecting my job search. Is it keeping me from getting an interview? A: As a former HR manager who has screened, recruited, and interviewed thousands of candidates for positions at all levels across multiple industries, I never once viewed someone who was 55 or any other…