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Resume Writing Tips

5 Personal Branding Resume Techniques You Must Try

July 20, 2011 /

You’ve probably heard it a million times: Personal branding is important to the success of a job search.  Why is it so important?  Because as a unique job seeker, it helps define you as an individual and makes you stand out as a prime candidate. There are aspects of your background that make you incredibly…

How-To Write a Job-Winning Resume When You Don’t Have a Clue What to Write

July 18, 2011 /

If you’ve ever toiled to write your resume, battling writer’s block for every word you put on the page, but still unsatisfied when you get to the end, sure that your resume won’t make the cut, you aren’t alone. For many job seekers, writing a resume is a scary task. Yet, for nearly everyone in…

It’s Time to Use Your Cover Letter Introduction as a Marketing Tool

July 14, 2011 /

Writing your cover letter may seem like a mundane task—something you must do to ensure you submit all documents required when applying for a job.  But in reality, your cover letter is so much more than that!  This document gives you the opportunity to add life to the technical nature of the resume while showcasing…

Is Your Resume Too Unconventional?

July 13, 2011 /

As you work to write an amazing resume, you want to make it unique enough to have it stand out from the others that will be sitting in the same stack.  But how far is too far when trying to make yours different?  Is it possible to be too unconventional in resume writing?  Here are…

How to Make Your Biotech Resume Pop

July 12, 2011 /

Biotechnology is a booming industry right now, with a good number of positions open; but this doesn’t mean that competition isn’t steep.  There are many skilled candidates looking for long-term work just like you—which is why it’s important for you to make sure that you are able to compete if you’re looking to enter or…

Why Writing Targeted Resumes Is More Critical Than You Think

July 6, 2011 /

When applying for a job, you are immediately handed the responsibility of proving you’re the best candidate, which can be challenging if you can’t provide examples showing that this is indeed a fact.  A great way to show your worth is by focusing on what the employer needs most from the candidate who will fill…