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How Do I Read This? Chronological vs. Functional Resumes
“How do I read this?” It’s the first thing that enters a recruiter or hiring manager’s mind when scanning your resume. Chances are he or she is read more
Must Have Content For Today’s Resumes
Have you ever felt shortchanged by a job offer, but were afraid to ask for a higher salary? If so, you’re not alone. read more
Salary Negotiation Begins with Your Resume
You’ve run spell check, read it through for errors, added white space, and used formatting elements to make your resume easy. read more
What Sells an Executive Resume (And What Doesn’t)
You’ve paid your dues and have the skills (and scars) to prove it. How do you convey all of that expertise in just a page or two? read more
Launching a Proactive Job Search on LinkedIn
“If you build it, he will come.” Sure, it worked for Kevin Costner’s character Ray Kinsella in the movie Field of Dreams, but anyone who believes that read more
Creating a Competitive Resume in a Tight Job Market: Tips for Older Professionals
Although there are laws in place to protect workers from discrimination, the reality is that age discrimination still exists, especially in a tight job market like we’ve read more
Developing a Compelling IT Resume
As you probably already know, your resume is, above all else, a marketing document. But you’re an information technology professional, not a marketer, right? Writing a resume read more
Recruiters: How They Interpret Your Resume and What You Can Do About It
When you apply for a job, is your center of focus on yourself or the employer? Hopefully, your answer was the employer. Once you’re interested in a read more
Making the Case for a New Career
Maybe you’re ready for a new challenge or change of pace. Perhaps changes in your industry mean it’s time for retooling. Whatever your reasons for changing careers, read more
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