17th November 2006
When drafting your resume, it is easy to fall into the habit of focusing on the past. After all, much of your resume will consist of a list of things you've done?from positions you've held to special awards you've received to degrees you've attained. A ...
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12th September 2006
There was a time when submitting a resume was as simple as getting out the electric typewriter, putting in a sheet of bond paper, preparing the document, and placing it in the mail. However, the growth of technology has revolutionized the way that job-hu...
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22nd August 2006
Your Resume Must Tell Employers What They Want to Know
When you attempt to craft a resume, there is always the danger that you will fall in love with your own creation. While it stands to reason that you would want to produce a resume that reads well to ...
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19th July 2006
Dominique had been out of the traditional workforce for two years—the result of moving from Ohio to Tennessee and giving birth to a baby girl. However, when her husband was transferred to the Northeast, the couple quickly discovered that he would not have...
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15th July 2006
It's often been said that saying the right words at the right time is the key to success in the business world. If you have a line in your presentation that really captures attention…or if you say something particularly clever in a job interview…you may b...
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07th July 2006
In today's highly competitive business climate, there is tremendous pressure to fashion a resume that can easily be distinguished from the flood of other resumes that pass over the recruiting office threshold. While one can certainly be creative in crafti...
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04th July 2006
In this age of specialization, it is highly advisable to tailor your resume to the specific position you're applying for. After all, a general resume may not indicate the specific skills and accomplishments that would help you to achieve success in a give...
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28th June 2006
The popularity of the book "Blink" underscores the importance of first impressions in any business dealing. The premise of the book is that many decisions are, in fact, snap judgments—but that those judgments often hold true. Given this fact of modern b...
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