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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
Three Job Search Myths
Patra Frame debunks three common job search myths. 1. Job search is a full-time job. Time demands vary across the process and there is a lot of prep work involved in the beginning of your job search. Particularly if you don't know what you want to do. But you need to be inv… more
Volunteering as Part of Your Job Search Strategy
Several experts, including our own Patra Frame, share that volunteering is important in a job search. That’s particularly true if you’re unemployed. Volunteering is networking. It’s good for you, good for the organization and often helpful to your job search. Like any en… more
Increase Your Value When You’re Between Jobs
"Job search is not a full work week. If it is you're wasting a lot of time," shares Patra Frame. Provocative? For those of you between jobs, this is a must-see video. What should you do? Update your existing skills. Learn new skills via free webinars or OneStop … more
A Basic Checklist for Your Cleared Resume
Resume basics. Everyone knows those, right? Based on the resumes in any company’s applicant tracking database, the answer is more likely, NO. Your personal resume checklist: __ Name. __ City and state. Street address isn't necessary. __ Email address. Only one, nothing ‘cu… more