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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  Conflicting Resume Advice

  Resume advice is often contradictory - who do you believe? Ask five people, get 10 answers.  Sad but true. Most all recruiters and hiring managers agree that you have to have a chronological format resume. But not so much else. These are some common issues in government contr… more

• Decide This Before Writing Your Resume

  Before you write a resume decide - what type of work are you seeking? A resume is a ‘hook’ to capture an employer’s attention. It has to be focused on both what a specific type of job requires and what an employer requires. Then you take your past achievements and succes… more

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  Three Ways to Avoid Employment Gaps on Your Resume

  You’ve just lost your job. How do you keep active and involved while you're seeking employment, and make your time without a job work to your advantage? Nothing is more worrisome than being out of work and dreading the bills coming in the mail that you can’t afford to pay. S… more

• Talk Like a Pirate Day

  Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Don't worry, we won't write anything in faux pirate speak that's hard to read. But what we do have are some fun, pirate-themed tips for job seekers and recruiters. First for the job seekers: And for recruiters: Recruiter Tips from … more

• 3 Quick Tips for Interviewing Success

  You’ve worked hard to get an interview. Prepare yourself and make the most of your opportunity. You’re interviewing your potential employer as well. Patra’s 3 quick tips for interviewing success: 1.    First impressions count You’ve got one chance to make a go… more