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Resume Help: How-To Write A Resume That Gets Results, Part 2 – The Difference Rewriting Makes

January 28, 2011 Resume Writing

Have you searched the internet looking for resume writing help? Resume writing can be a daunting task and even copywriters, published authors, and other professional writers often draw a blank when the time comes to put their own qualifications on paper. Do you know what employers are looking for in candidates for the positions you [...]

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Resume Help: How-To Write A Resume That Gets Results, Part 1 – Transform Your Resume

January 21, 2011 Resume Writing

As an expert in the employment services field, every day I speak to job seekers who are frustrated with the results of their job search and are seeking professional resume help. Virtually all of these job seekers have written a resume themselves and have been using it in the job market. But when their phone [...]

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How-To Write a Resume That Differentiates You to Land a Job Fast No Matter What The Economy Is Like

January 14, 2011 Resume Writing

When unemployment is high and you find yourself in a competitive job market, it is easy to get discouraged. It is a fact that there are more and more people competing for fewer and fewer jobs. And, there is no doubt about it! In a time when it seems like few are hiring and you [...]

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Land A New Job In 2011- A Checklist of Job Hunting Tips That Will Rejuvenate Your Job Search In The New Year

December 29, 2010 Job Search Techniques

As we begin 2011, we’re seeing signs that the job market is improving. Most everyone agrees that it will be a long, long time before we see a full recovery, but there are a number of indicators that suggest your prospects of landing a new job in 2011 may be better. According to a recent [...]

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What You Need To Know Before Hiring A Resume Writer

December 15, 2010 Resume Writing

If you have been conducting a job search recently, you know how incredibly competitive the job market is right now. To really stand out from the masses, to win interviews, and to get the job offer, you have to give yourself every available edge possible. For those job searchers truly interested in conducting a fast, [...]

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7 Insider Tips For Resume Writing That Captivates Employers And Generates Interviews

December 1, 2010 Resume Writing

Resume writing: it is a task that strikes fear in even the most accomplished professionals. The U.S. unemployment rate has been hovering at about 10% for many, many months. At the same time, the economy has been in the grips of one of the worst recessions in many decades. If you are currently in the [...]

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21 Tips to Speed Your Job Search Even During a Recession

November 23, 2010 Job Search Techniques

Are you worried about the economy? Concerned about the high unemployment figures that we hear on the news month after month? Have you bought into the myth that it is near-impossible to find a new job during a recession? If you have a job now, you may find yourself questioning your security when you read [...]

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6 Quick Tips for Successful Job Searching During the Holidays

November 18, 2010 Job Search Techniques

If you have ever conducted a job search during the holidays-if you are conducting one right now-it is important to understand that the holidays offer valuable opportunities not seen at other times of the year. Whatever you do, don’t believe the misconception that job searching during the holidays is a waste of time. Nothing could [...]

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How-to Explain In An Interview Why You Were Fired

November 16, 2010 Job Search Interviewing

This is a toughy! If you’ve ever been fired from a job, you know that during job interviews you will be asked exactly why you are no longer with such and such company. If you are not prepared with an answer, explaining that you were terminated and why you were fired can be tricky at [...]

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How-to Easily Crack The Hidden Job Market

November 12, 2010 Career Marketing

While it is difficult to identify the original source for this statistic, it has often been said that approximately 80% of all jobs filled are done so in what is known as the “hidden” or “unpublished” job market. These are jobs typically landed through word-of-mouth and referrals as opposed to the hit-or-miss method of answering [...]

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3 Essential Job Search Interview Secrets You Must Know to Quickly Land Your Next Job

November 5, 2010 Job Search Interviewing

The job search interview: it’s one of the most important but least understood aspects of looking for a job. The single most important thing you can do to get a job is to interview. That’s right. You’ve promoted yourself with a stand-out resume, you’ve opened the right doors, attracted the attention of the person with [...]

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Is Your Job Search Stressing You Out? How-to Put Yourself In a Stress-free Zone!

October 29, 2010 Career Marketing

Have you been in the job market longer than you expected? Are you frustrated because you just don’t see as much progress as you would like and because you feel like success-the perfect new job-is eluding you? There is no doubt that job searching can be stressful. Not only do you have to cope with [...]

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9 Keys To Job Search & Career Success in Even The Most Competitive Job Market

October 21, 2010 Career Management

It is no surprise to anyone that the job market has become increasingly competitive over the past couple of years. But even as the economy has slowed, and there are increasing numbers of job seekers in the job market, there are many professionals who have been incredibly successful in conducting fast, effective job searches. These [...]

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Working With Recruiters: 7 Insider Secrets That You Must Know During Your Job Search

October 18, 2010 Career Management

For most job seekers, conducting a comprehensive job search includes—at least to some degree—interfacing with recruiters (a.k.a., headhunters). But, for many people, this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of a job search. Here are some quick tips and “must-knows” to demystify the process of contacting and working with recruiters, and to help [...]

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Enough Is Enough! Create More Work-Life Balance Now

October 4, 2010 Career Management

Are you tired of working 10 and 12 and 14-hour days? Do you want more time for yourself or your family? It’s okay to admit it! And, admitting that you need or want more time for things other than work does not mean you are any less professional or any less committed to your work. [...]

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Are You Making These 10 Fatal Mistakes On Your Resume?

September 27, 2010 Resume Writing

Is your resume generating disappointing results. Have you been sending it for positions that you know you are qualified for, but the phone remains silent? If so, you might want to check it and revise it against these ten common mistakes. Resume Mistake #1. Including an objective statement that tells the reader what you want. [...]

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