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Resume Writing Tips

What Is Resume Rebranding and Why Is It Important to My Job Search?

March 29, 2012 /

Resume branding is a critical concept when developing an interview-worthy resume. It differentiates you from your competitors and truly highlights the unique value that you bring to employers. Rebranding your resume simply means that you’re taking your original, branded resume and you are tweaking it for each different position that you apply to so that…

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Changing Your Resume for Each Company

March 23, 2012 /

A recruiter once gave me an excellent tip when she said to change my resume every time I applied for a job. Why I asked? She told me that company recruiters will often use a keyword search to select the candidates that they feel matches the position. This keeps them from having to sort through…

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4 Steps to Creating a Successful First Resume

March 21, 2012 /

Writing your first resume can be a nerve-racking experience because so much of the process feels foreign. You’re not sure what the companies you’re hoping will hire you are looking for—and you may not be sure what message you even want to deliver to them. If you feel nervous about your first resume, don’t worry.…

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Are You Oversharing On LinkedIn?

March 6, 2012 /

LinkedIn allows you to converse with like-minded experts in your field, learn about industry-specific topics and events, post resume information, and send private messages to employers in hopes of securing that perfect job. However, if you’re divulging too-personal details, or letting others have uncomfortably close insight into your job search, it can take longer to…

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Resume Branding 101: The Rule of Difference

February 27, 2012 /

If I were to say Tiger Woods you would immediately think what? Golf. If I were to say Tom Brady you would say football. What about McDonalds? You don’t go to McDonalds because it reminds you of Subway and you definitely don’t go to Subway because it reminds you of McDonalds. What is my point…

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An End to the Confusion: Do I Need a Resume or a CV?

February 17, 2012 /

A lot of people have resume questions. Either they have an older resume or this is their first time creating one. That means it can be quite a challenge for inexperienced resume writers or someone who has not had to alter their resume in years. But, with a sore economy and high unemployment, a strong…

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