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Tag Archives: LinkedIn
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How Volunteering Equals Work Experience on Your Resume
Many don’t realize just how important volunteer work is on their resume and how their involvement can open employment doors. A few hours a month given to a worthy cause can add up over the years. Having this type of experience on one’s resume indicates several things. The … more
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You’ve Lost Your Job, What’s Next
Nothing is scarier than walking out the door of the company that just laid you off – or terminated you for cause – and not knowing what your next step is going to be or how to tell the family. Only fools never plan for contingencies, but even a wise person may not know how or… more
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Selling Yourself as a Job Seeker
How you present yourself is critical in a job search. Materials Typically the first point of contact you’ll have with a potential employer is through materials such as your resume, email, cover letters, etc. Make sure these materials are clear, focused, truthful conten… more
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How to Be Seen in Your Job Search
"For some reason, lately I’ve received a number of letters and invitations taking the form of an email that says, 'Please read the attached invitation/letter,' plus said attachment. Do people really not understand that this is a good way to be ignored? Life is busy, there are … more
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Seven LinkedIn First-Time User Mistakes
Recruiters are just as discriminating when reviewing LinkedIn profiles as they are when they review resumes. Those using LinkedIn for the first time can be in a rush, make minor or major mistakes, and don’t realize they have set themselves up for failure. Here are a few mistak… more