Building Your Resume

A resume builder without teachable skills won’t help

The latest ManPower research shows a few things about the US economy and why there are underemployed people and jobs that don’t have skilled potential candidates.  Part of the data is focused on the concept of teachable skills.  Workers that are trying to … [Read More...]

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That resume writing template won’t get you a job

Surfing the web for the latest and greatest resume writing template is a dangerous strategy.  Anyone who thinks that something for free, like a free resume template or free resume builder will give you an impactful resume is probably wrong.  If you have … [Read More...]

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Why your resume format could be completely wrong

No one wants to believe that their résumé format is wrong.  The reality is that you may not want to take the time to dust off your résumé and consider changing the format, but you may not get the job you want if you don't. So here are some ways to … [Read More...]

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Mentoring can give you the career help you need

It really doesn’t matter if you are currently employed or not, mentoring can be a way to boost your current career path or launch your next one.  Some people may think that mentoring won’t offer career help, but is going to turn out to be more like … [Read More...]

Leveraging a thank you letter into a job

Any intelligent job hunter knows that it is important to follow up after an interview.  A thank you letter is a great way to let people in the hiring process know that you are a business professional.  Surprisingly, not many people take advantage of the … [Read More...]

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Preparing to Interview

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Managing a panel interview requires extra professionalism

Stepping into a panel interview – an interview with more than two people at the same time - can be a little more challenging than a one-on-one meeting.  The basic principles are still the same, whether you are speaking to one person or to a group of … [Read More...]

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What do your interview clothes say about you?

You passed the resume screening, they called you for a phone interview and you sailed through it.  Now it’s time to show up and meet them for the first time – so what do your interview clothes say about you?  Even if you think what you are wearing to an … [Read More...]

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Five job interview questions you need to ace

It really doesn’t matter what field or industry you are in, there are five job interview questions that you are going to need to prepare for to make it through the job search process.  People who think ‘I’m a really good interviewer’ but haven’t … [Read More...]

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FAQ

Five ways to evaluate employment agencies

Before you head out to ask employment agencies to help you find a job, there are some things to consider.  The reality is that you will have to do the lion’s share of the work in finding a job.  No employment agencies are set up to do all the work for any … [Read More...]

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Part-time jobs in your area could lead to your next career

Whether you are currently employed full-time or not may definitely affect your ability to take advantage of part-time jobs in your area.  Don’t read into this too literally.  Sure, there are part-time jobs that would require you to have a schedule that … [Read More...]

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Can a video resume help finding a career?

Technology continues to advance career search and morph the ways that job seekers present themselves to prospective employers.  People who need help finding a … [Read More...]

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