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March 20, 2005
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Basic Job-Search Building Blocks While some of these 13 job-hunting ideas will be old hat to some job seekers, they are worth repeating to anyone about to embark on that challenging journey to a new job. (first of three parts) |
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Career Pros: 12 Common Resume Mistakes You'll convey the wrong impression with these resume errors. |
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September 18, 2005
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July 24, 2005
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Is Your Resume up to Par? While a good resume can't guarantee you a job, a bad resume can ruin your chances of getting your foot in the door. Here's how to ensure your resume is a cut above the competition. |
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February 7, 2010
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The Can-Do Resume You may think a resume is supposed to convey your personal characteristics to prospective employers. But the best resumes convey something much more important - what you can accomplish for the organization that hires you. |
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Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement. |
AskMen.com
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April 25, 2004
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March 16, 2008
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April 8, 2007
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October 2, 2011
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November 4, 2007
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Career Pros: Internet Insights Incorporating the Internet in your job search can be a boon or a bust. |
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November 20, 2005
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August 20, 2006
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Writing A Cover Letter Everyone who sends out a resume should send out a cover letter. Neglecting to do so is a mark of ignorance and laziness that could end your chance of landing an interview. Here are some suggestions for content and format. |
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December 3, 2006
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Working Wounded: Ripped-Off Resumes Unscrupulous applicants cut and paste someone else's resume. |
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March 25, 2012
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Brazen Careerist: 5 Keys to a Killer Cover Letter A letter accompanying your resume may strike you as a meaningless formality, but it's an important step toward being considered a top candidate. |
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July 8, 2007
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July 9, 2006
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January 15, 2006
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AskMen.com
January 22, 2004
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Tips For Finding Your Ideal Job You could spend hours and days looking through the want ads and sending out resumes, or you could have a focused strategy that will greatly enhance your chances of landing a great job. |
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January 4, 2004
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Is Your Background Blemished? Here's a creative approach to burying the truth. |
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November 20, 2005
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Working Wounded: Everyone Needs a Resume Don't let your ego sabotage solid job-seeking strategies. Even C-level executives need a resume. |
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September 16, 2007
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April 18, 2010
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Brazen Careerist: Should You Hire a Resume Writer Input from a professional resume writer may be well worth the cost. |
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Resume Myths Blindly accepting these resume myths may cause you to miss out on the opportunity to tailor your resume to a specific job. |
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What To Avoid In Your Resume People want to know how to make a major career move and how to devise a business plan but at the end of the day, they know that the resume is the first key to success. Rather than going over what to put in this important document, here is a list of what to avoid. |
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AskMen.com
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The Perfect Cover Letter A resume might carry more weight for final hiring, but a good cover letter will always get your resume read. |
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May 6, 2007
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Career Pros: Be Unforgettable -- Follow up! Follow up with a phone call and convince employers you're it. |
