Beginner Basics
November 30, 2010 (1:27PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
What is a cover letter and why do you need one? Get the answers to these and other basic questions about this very important and misunderstood job seeker tool.
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November 09, 2010 (2:44PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
There's a saying that success means doing what others won't. And that's especially true when it comes to resume writing. Not to rattle your confidence, but it's common for employers to receive over a hundred resumes for a single job opening. Plenty of them aren't even from qualified candidates. But that still leaves a boatload of resumes. Follow these 3 simple resume rules to grab the employer's attention.
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September 30, 2010 (12:01PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If you're in college, recently graduated, or looking to do an internship as part of a midlife career change, here are three things you need to ask yourself about an internship opportunity.
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August 11, 2010 (4:00PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
The overall look and feel of your resume may seem trivial compared to what your resume says, but it's not. Visual elements such as font type, size, and style, along with margins and indents, make a difference for first impressions. Here are a few guidelines for creating a resume that's readable and inviting.
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July 07, 2010 (11:30AM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
Cover letters can be the deciding factor between getting called for an interview or being passed up for another candidate who submitted something better. To make sure your cover letter helps you land the interview, keep these do's and don'ts in mind when you're writing.
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June 29, 2010 (11:38AM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
These seven guidelines will help you determine how to complete the Education section of your resume. They'll help you decide what to include, what to leave out, and what to do about that school you attended but didn't graduate.
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May 26, 2010 (4:15PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
As a new college grad, do you know what to expect from your first job interview in the 9-5 working world? You're smart enough to know that it'll be a lot different than any job interviews you've had before, but just how different will it be? Find out in this post.
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February 04, 2010 (4:04PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
The phone interview (more aptly called a phone screen) is becoming more and more popular as the first step in the hiring process. If you haven't had one yet, you will, so it's essential to get yourself primed and ready before the phone rings.
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November 24, 2009 (3:05PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Let's talk about references. Do you even need them anymore? If so, who should they be? And when do you hand over your reference list to the employer? This post will answer those questions, and give you the long and short of what you need to know about employment references in today's job market.
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October 29, 2009 (2:00PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
One of the biggest complaints HR reps have about resumes is not enough action words! Every resume needs punch-packing, meaningful action words to impress readers. If yours is missing that punch, read this post and update your resume!
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