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Tailor your Resume to Your Audience

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AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: May 17, 2013 at 7:55 am

Came across a video the other day that provides tips for graduates who are looking for their first job. What many entry-level candidates don’t realize is that the audience for their resume isn’t their mom, peer group or guidance counselor. It’s a hiring manager or a recruiter. Their preferences are what matter most. This video... » Read Full Article

5 Ways to Tell if an Entrepreneurial Job Is Right for You

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AUTHOR: Haley Heieck
POSTED: May 14, 2013 at 2:00 am

Has the thought of being an entrepreneur and running your own business—to create and drive success by managing and growing a team—crossed your mind as something you’ve always wanted to do? If your answer is ”yes”, then a job in which you’re being micro-managed daily is never going to work for you. If you possess... » Read Full Article

What Hiring Managers and Recruiters Really Want to Know About You

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AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: May 10, 2013 at 10:18 am

We’re all aware that our industry knowledge, skills, abilities and accomplishments are critically important during a job interview. However, many of us don’t consider that there is one other variable in the mix that might keep a candidate from being hired. What are Your Aspirations? What Motivates You? Recently, I conducted a focus group with... » Read Full Article

Data You Should Not Put on Your Resume

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AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: May 7, 2013 at 2:00 am

Watched an interesting YouTube presentation the other day regarding five items a candidate should never put on a resume. The items break down into these categories: Personal Information That would include information hiring managers in the US aren’t allowed, by law, to ask. Such as: Your date of birth Martial status Religious affiliation Sexual orientation... » Read Full Article

Resume Success Tips for 2013

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AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: May 3, 2013 at 10:44 am

Resumes have evolved over the years, the same as everything else. Two decades ago, a resume was simply a listing of professional tasks and academic history. An objective statement was generally at the top, telling the hiring manager what the candidate was looking for. Little thought was given as to what the targeted company was... » Read Full Article

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