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Current and Future Resume Trends

Posted by amos on November 24, 2011

As I mentioned in an earlier blog post; the word “Resumé” is a North American term coined from the Latin and French words meaning “re-take” and “summary.” It is the word we’ve chosen to define the document which summarizes one’s education, profession and related experiences. ...

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Why You Should Dress to Impress – The ROI of Fashion

Posted by gabriela on September 14, 2011

Think it really matters how you dress? If you’re an overall good person, shouldn’t people realize it and not judge you based off your threads? Well, I hate to be the barer of bad news, but people judge you based off of the clothes you wear. I don’t care if you’re walking down the street, or sitting...

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When did “Free” Job Hunting Get So Expensive?

Posted by amos on June 9, 2011

There’s a lot of saturation in the job market these days. The attention span of hiring managers has dropped from 20 seconds to around 9 seconds. As such it’s increasingly harder to get their attention – in a good way, that is. Acquiring the services of a professional career strategist or a dedicated...

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Checklist to keep in mind before, during and after your interview

Posted by amos on June 1, 2011

Job interviews can often be terrifying. There’s a huge difference between reading someone’s qualifications on a resume and meeting them for the first time. And so, there are a lot of helpful tips out there on what kind of questions to expect, how best to answer them, as well as how you should dress....

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Why, when and how to write a thank you note.

Posted by amos on May 31, 2011

You’ve just breathed a sigh of relief. Coming out of the office following an interview, you thought you did well. You’ve marketed yourself well. You kept your answers short and sweet. And you looked the part. But this first step isn’t over yet. You still need to write and send a thank you note...

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Interview Excuses – 10 Sneaky, Desperate, Slightly Kooky, Yet Effective Ways to get out of the office for an interview

Posted by amos on April 26, 2011

Have you ever had to leave your job for an interview at another company? It happens, and it’s a tricky situation to be in. You want to show up for the interview at the time your potential employer requests, but you also don’t want to upset your current employer. It is possible to attend job interviews...

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HOW: LinkedIn got me hired!

Posted by amos on January 14, 2011

We are continuing our series of articles for anyone who is looking to build a stronger presence on LinkedIn and utilize the site to forge new opportunities. ABRACADABRA! Getting hired or headhunted is not a magic trick – all it takes is hard work and the right formula to position yourself...

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The true tall tale tweeter: How social media got me into Google

Posted by amos on December 29, 2010

*Earl was a recent graduate and unemployed software engineer. He began developing a job search strategy by applying to websites, including Monster, Beyond and CareerBuilder, and by connecting with members in his network. Earl managed to receive a phone interview with Dell. Days later when he followed...

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4 Definite don’ts for your Interview

Posted by amos on December 28, 2010

As much as you would like to think that it is the resume that will convince the employer to hire you, it is never the sole basis of being accepted for an opportunity. Even candidates who have the most impressive resumes fail to get hired simply because of their performance during the interview. It’s...

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Standard resume still hard to beat in landing a job

Posted by amos on December 8, 2010

By Lucy Hyslop, Postmedia News You might have a social network more sinuous than a spider’s web and an online presence that would impress Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. But when it comes to landing a job, the old-fashioned resume still trumps all. That’s the opinion of three experts in the recruitment...

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