Ultimate Guide to Making a Video Resume

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by guest author Evelina Brown Not everyone will resign to making a video resume – most candidates prefer to follow the classic and simpler path. However, we recommend you surprise potential employers with a creative approach and think about creating a video resume. Firstly, the video will 100% distinguish you from the crowd of other…

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Why It’s Important to Write Targeted Resumes

Targeted Resumes

Guest author, Brenna Johnson A targeted resume focuses on a specific job opportunity and highlights the skills and experience needed for that job opening. When sending a targeted resume, it will either be written or edited for each job you apply for.  Taking the extra time to write a targeted resume could be absolutely critical…

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Resume Tips: How to tell your story

Resume Tips

The best resume tips we can give include how to tell your professional story in an interesting way that is quick and easy to read. Need help with your resume? Take advantage of our Free Resume Critique. According to a section in an article titled Storytelling in Your Resume: Why and How by LiveCareer.com,  “As a…

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Critical Thinking Skills for a Resume

Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking skills are the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. Critical thinking could be described as the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. It requires you to use your ability to reason. For example, you can research the pros and cons of running two miles a day. A…

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Personal Qualities Employers are Looking For

Personal Qualities Employers are Looking For

When it comes to personal qualities employers are looking for in their next candidate, some will be specific to the job. This is a given. However, there are some that are universally sought after. Why? Because people who can demonstrate they have these skills will typically make good employees. A word of caution: Don’t simply…

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Grammar Mistakes to Avoid on a Resume or Cover Letter

Grammar Mistakes to Avoid

Grammar mistakes to avoid at all costs. No one is going to argue that spelling and punctuation mistakes can kill a resume or cover letter. However, grammar mistakes can be less obvious but are just as deadly. They may not even be noted by spellcheck, Grammarly, and other tools used to detect such things. Get…

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Stats in a Resume will Land You the Job: Here’s How

Stats in a Resume

Does your resume need more stats? Numbers and percents will get you noticed. Stats in a resume matter to your current and future bosses more than anything else. Why? One of the most recent reasons is the global shift to remote work due to the pandemic. If your boss can’t see you do actual work,…

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Why You Should Get Your Resume Updated Now

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It’s tempting to wait, why should you get your resume updated now? Here’s the top reasons why you need to spend some time making sure your resume is ready to use:   Why You Should Get Your Resume Updated Now In volatile times it’s important to be ready to pivot with changing needs and industry…

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Infographic Resume: A Creative Way to Present Your Credentials

infographic resume. Illustration of a man holding a piece of a pie chart in his arms, standing next to the completed chart.

How do you stand out from the crowd when the world is mostly online?  An infographic resume is one answer. Adding An Infographic Attitude Information noise is increasing every day.  We don’t read, we scan. You can counteract this overwhelm by creating an infographic resume.  Typically, recruiters only take 7 seconds to look at a…

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