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May 13, 2023

Your Attitude is Your Worst Enemy During a Job Search

Understandably, searching for a new job is stressful. You’ve been in the same career for over 20 years and without warning, get…

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January 25, 2023

Resume Summary Statements vs. Objective Statements

What is a Summary Statement? A summary statement on a resume is a short paragraph, generally 3 to 5 sentences long, that…

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January 13, 2023

Top 7 Ways to Improve Your Resume in 2023

Writing your own resume is not an easy task, we know. Especially in a saturated job market with fierce competition, learning all…

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January 10, 2023

Has Your Resume Vanished Into the ATS Black Hole?

We’ve all been there before. Sending out countless resumes only to hear crickets. It seems that no matter how many times you…

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July 12, 2022

How to Write a Personalized Cover Letter

“A cover letter is sort of like a short biography which tells a story of how a candidate got to where they…

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The Difference Between a Resume and CV

One of the most common questions I am constantly asked by clients is “What’s the difference between a resume and CV?” Both…

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How Many Pages Should a Resume Be?

There are many rumors floating around on the internet and throughout the job marketplace regarding the correct length of a resume and…

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Should You Explain Job Gaps on a Resume?

Everyone wants a stellar resume and sometimes we tend to over-analyze our own situations, which can produce negative results during a new…

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July 11, 2022

Are Automated Resume Reviews Accurate?

After more than 10 years at the same job, you may have decided to pull that old and dusty resume from your…

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