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Resume Writing Tips

Having No College Degree Doesn’t Mean You’re Not a Qualified Candidate

May 4, 2011 /

Are you currently seeking a professional job but don’t have a college degree?  If so, you are not alone.  According to a recent study conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education, only 27.5 percent of adults in the United States have a degree.  This means there are a lot of people competing for professional jobs…

6 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid While Job Seeking

May 3, 2011 /

For many job seekers, the Internet presents two very different worlds.  One consists of hanging out with friends via social networking, and the other focuses on the seriousness of a job search. Having the worlds collide could result in the playful social media environment posing problems for a job search since many employers conduct online…

The Right Tools for the Job

May 2, 2011 /

Imagine for a minute, that you’re a contractor.  And let’s say you’ve heard about a job that is going to pay handsomely.  Only problem is, your cash flow is a bit “sluggish” right now, and you’ll need to obtain a few specialized tools before you can submit your bid; without those tools, you won’t even…

4 Executive Resume Mistakes You Want to Avoid

April 26, 2011 /

Working at the executive level doesn’t mean you’re exempt from making mistakes when writing your resume.  As a matter of fact, you’re sometimes more likely to make mistakes than lower-level professionals because the executive job search arena can be very different from the professional-level job search. Of course, executives are not allowed to make resume…

Winning the War On Jobs – How Today’s Military Veterans Prepare for a Career After Combat

April 25, 2011 /

I was all about the military when I was young. Every day after school, my friends and I would take turns being the drill instructor, go off storming couch cushion fortresses or perform black-ops cookie jar reconnaissance. I’ve got a tall family tree of men who served in the armed forces, including my father. My…

3 Simple Ways to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Work Together

April 21, 2011 /

When writing a resume, your job is not just to write an amazing document but also create an amazing component known as the cover letter.  Sometimes job seekers forget that these two documents work together, especially if they’ve written a resume, and are then told at the last minute they need a cover letter. Because…