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March 16, 2008
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May 27, 2007
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Career Pros: 12 Common Resume Mistakes You'll convey the wrong impression with these resume errors. |
Job Journal
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. |
Job Journal
April 29, 2007
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Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement. |
Job Journal
September 18, 2005
Caron Golden |
The Clock is Ticking . . . If this is how your cover letter starts, start over. |
AskMen.com
Eric Santos |
Job Application Tips Don't let your resume get thrown in the trash. Here's how to stand out when applying for a job |
Job Journal
August 12, 2007
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: 8 Steps to a Perfect Cover Letter A good cover letter can carry more weight than the best resume. Here are eight rules from the direct mail experts that should guide your cover letter writing. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
What Employers Look For In A Resume You've probably written more than one resume in your life, but you can always improve upon it. Writing a winning resume isn't just about putting your best foot forward, it's about putting the correct details onto the page. |
Job Journal
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. |
Job Journal
April 25, 2004
Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: The Stealth Resume A new approach to applying for a job. |
Job Journal
July 8, 2007
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Your Resume Has Just 15 Seconds to Make a Good Impression Most recruiters and human resource managers spend less than 15 seconds on the first page of your resume. Here are some ideas to make your resume a must-read. |
Job Journal
December 5, 2004
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Refurbish Your Resume Just doing a few things differently will put you ahead of 95 percent of the other applicants who aren't willing to put in the extra effort to rethink their resume. |
AskMen.com
Jasper Anson |
The Perfect Cover Letter A resume might carry more weight for final hiring, but a good cover letter will always get your resume read. |
Job Journal
August 1, 2010
Deborah Brown-Volkman |
Career Pros: Do Resumes Drive You Crazy? Answers to the most common concerns that keep it from being completed. |
Job Journal
April 8, 2007
David E. Perry |
Will Your Resume Get More Than a Glance? Your resume is your personal emissary. Take the time to write a resume that is first rate. |
AskMen.com
October 17, 2002
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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. |
Fast Company
Christine Ryan Jyoti |
9 Resume Mistakes That Might Cost You A Job While good old paper may seem passe in the digital age, LinkedIn hasn't completely replaced the old-fashioned resume. |
AskMen.com
Armando Gomez |
The Importance of a Good Resume Whether you call it a curriculum vitae, a cv, or a resume, it is one of the major selling points of your professional portfolio. |
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December 1, 2013
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The Story Your Resume Can't Tell Your resume can get you in the door for an interview, but you need a compelling narrative to close the deal and get a job offer. |
Job Journal
November 21, 2004
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Crafting Effective Cover Letters Some experts estimate you have only seven seconds to capture a hiring manager's attention. If that's the case, shouldn't you try to knock their socks off from the very start? Here are some ideas how. |
AskMen.com
Armando Gomez |
Perfecting Your Resume When searching for that dream job, you have to prepare yourself right from the beginning of the search -- the resume. |
Job Journal
August 3, 2008
Alesia Benedict |
Career Pros: Cover Letters That Sizzle No mere formality, cover letters should pitch your compelling case for a closer look. |
Job Journal
August 20, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Why You Aren't Getting Job Offers Over and over, jobseekers make the same complaint: Why don't employers call me after I send a resume? The answer may surprise you. |
Job Journal
November 4, 2007
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Internet Insights Incorporating the Internet in your job search can be a boon or a bust. |
Job Journal
September 16, 2007
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: A Resume Typo? Get Over it Your resume is about much bigger things than minuscule errors. |
Job Journal
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. |
Job Journal
March 27, 2005
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Keys Worth Tapping for Better Resumes & Cover Letters Timeless pointers about the job search, resumes and cover letters, networking and interviewing. |
Job Journal
December 11, 2005
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Jobseekers Face Rude Reality Anyone who has ever been on the job-search trail -- especially for a prolonged time -- knows you have to develop a thick skin if you are going to survive. |
The Motley Fool
September 10, 2008
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Position Yourself in Tough Times Resumes and investing are more alike that you might think. There are some key strategies that work well for both. Here are five top resume (and investing) tips to position you through good and bad economic times. |
Job Journal
November 20, 2005
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Is Your Job Search Too Passive? It may be time to get more proactive about your job search. Don't just send out resumes. Make things happen. |
Job Journal
December 3, 2006
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Ripped-Off Resumes Unscrupulous applicants cut and paste someone else's resume. |
Job Journal
May 6, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Be Unforgettable -- Follow up! Follow up with a phone call and convince employers you're it. |
Job Journal
September 22, 2013
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Give Your Resume a Fresh Review If you haven't updated or reviewed your resume in awhile, don't put it off any longer. Here are some mistakes you might be making. |
Job Journal
May 28, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Don't Get Mouse-Trapped! Confining your job search to sitting in front of a computer is a strategy that virtually guarantees prolonged joblessness. |
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March 14, 2010
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Bogus Resume is a Loser's Bet A resume with inflated accomplishments could blow up in your face. |
Job Journal
February 24, 2013
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Who Are You Again? Today's employers are inundated with applications for every open position, so jobseekers have to find ways to stay on the radar of overworked recruiters. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Resume Myths Blindly accepting these resume myths may cause you to miss out on the opportunity to tailor your resume to a specific job. |
Job Journal
July 4, 2010
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Career Pros: Your Best Resume is Incomplete For a standout resume, you might try this counterintuitive approach. |
CIO
December 4, 2007
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How to Create and Execute an Employer-Centric Job Search Strategy Job seekers at all levels are going about their searches all wrong. Instead of sending out resumes willy-nilly, they need to focus their effort on the employers who will be most receptive to hiring them. |
Job Journal
April 22, 2012
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Career Pros: 'Spring Clean' Your Resume With the job market starting to blossom, it's time you gave your resume a spring cleaning. |
AskMen.com
Ian Harrison |
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. |
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. |
Job Journal
October 2, 2011
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The Smarter Resume Most resumes fail to get the attention necessary to win an interview. So, what does it take to stand out from the crowd in a job market swamped with qualified applicants? Present yourself as someone who is constantly working to improve their market value. |
AskMen.com
Ross Bonander |
4 Steps: Update Your Resume A new level of competition augments the already Darwinian nature of the job market and insists that you adapt to these circumstances. We're offering the following four steps to help you update your resume with that goal in mind. |
Job Journal
August 12, 2007
David Perry |
Inventive Job-Search Strategies To increase your chances of success when trying these tactics, be bold, passionate, creative, tasteful and image conscious. |
Job Journal
March 4, 2007
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Everyone Needs a Resume Don't let your ego sabotage solid job-seeking strategies. Even C-level executives need a resume. |
AskMen.com
Jasper Anson |
The Perfect Resume It's up to you to win the job, but here are some tips to help you create a perfect resume that can get you the interview. |
Job Journal
June 10, 2007
Selena Dehne |
Digital Portfolios Once upon a time, sending a compelling cover letter along with a well-crafted resume was often enough to win a job interview. |
Job Journal
July 20, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Online Job Hunting Hints Making the most of online resources for finding employment. |
