Proofread, Proofread, Proofread!
November 20, 2014
A typical job posting will receive an average of over 200 resumes. Now imagine being a hiring executive and having to sift through all of…
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Posts tagged: find a job
Don’t be Scared to Apply for Jobs this Halloween
- October 23, 2014
Feel like your job search is more of a trick than a treat? If you lack the proper confidence in your abilities, you might feel…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Counter Offer
- October 9, 2014
You’ve done it. After months of phone calls, networking events, resume submissions and interviews, you’ve finally received an exciting job offer. Congratulations! Giving your two…
Read MoreThe Lost Art of the Follow-up
- June 26, 2014
Your interview went really well. You explained why you’re the best candidate for the job, made great eye contact and remembered to thank the interviewer…
Read MoreGaining Experience Right Out of College
- June 6, 2014
Job prospects for recent graduates have improved over recent years. Still, earning a college degree doesn’t guarantee a successful job search. In fact, as a…
Read MoreTargeting a Company Where You Want to Work
- March 27, 2014
Dying to work for a certain employer in your area – but unsure how to get hired? Many of the job seekers we meet have…
Read MoreTips for Explaining a Resume Gap
- October 3, 2013
Maternity leave, career change, illness. Almost everyone has a gap or two in their work history but no matter what the reason, gaps in…
Read MoreUnemployed Doesn’t Mean Unqualified
- September 21, 2013
Being out of work takes a real toll on your confidence and emotional well-being. When you’re searching for a job while unemployed, it can be…
Read MorePositive Work Habits to Move from “Temp” to Employee
- September 6, 2013
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are positive work habits! Like most worthwhile things in life, changing your work habits requires willpower, consistent…
Read MoreUsing the Right Subject Line in a Follow-up Email
- July 25, 2013
Sitting at your keyboard, ready to draft that all-important follow-up email? Struggling to find just the right words? Wondering if you should you…
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