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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? (Photo Credit) Recently, I conducted a focus... » 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

The Best Ways to Begin Your Cover Letter

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AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: April 30, 2013 at 9:11 am

As the hiring manager for ResumeEdge, I see dozens of cover letters every day. Some are simply notes that state “my resume is attached”. As cover letters go, those kind are useless and simply state the obvious. Far too many letters begin by telling me what ResumeEdge offers its clients…something I already know – I... » Read Full Article

Getting the Job is Only the First Step

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AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
POSTED: April 26, 2013 at 12:44 pm

For the majority of us, having the perfect resume, then being invited to interview and ultimately landing the job is the end of an often long and arduous, but ultimately rewarding, journey. However, there is the actual job to contend with, which includes remaining employed. Just recently, A.J. Clemente became an unexpected Internet sensation when he got... » Read Full Article

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