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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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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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6 Ways to Maximize Your Job Search in 2011 (Summer Edition)

Posted by amos on May 31, 2011

I won’t spare you an intro…here is your no nonsense guide on how to maximize your Job Search in 2011. Have a Great Compelling Resume I know this seems like a given, but most people do not take the time to sit down and write a resume that truly represents their skills and experience. What most people...

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Things you may not want to include in your resume

Posted by amos on May 19, 2011

Resumes are often the make or break portion of your job search. They can propel hiring managers to either follow-up with you regarding potential employment or throw them in the trash. But it’s often a hair-pulling challenge to figure out how you want to entice the powers that be especially in a one-to-three-page...

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Creating A Simple & Compelling Cover Letter

Posted by amos on May 13, 2011

You know that popular saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” In this case, that’s exactly what employers do when fishing for new talent. Resumes are the first thing employees see of your potential character. While this is true, they’re often accompanied by cover letters directed to a hiring...

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Your resume: An extension of your character

Posted by amos on May 4, 2011

Job-hunting is a funny business. The first glimpse employers have of you is a one-to-three-page document. That’s why resumes are often the make or break part of your job search strategy. They’re the first thing employers see of your characteristics. We all want to showcase our best qualities on our...

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Resume Writing for 2011: Tips on how to keep your resume fresh

Posted by amos on December 29, 2010

Of the many important documents that will make or break your job search, the resume is the most important of all. While it may be enough to come up with a winning resume, you should realize that your resume is still a work in progress. Knowing the importance of reviewing and keeping it updated will help...

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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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Resume Rejections: Five Common Mistakes

Posted by amos on December 28, 2010

An attention-grabbing and unique resume has always been emphasized as the one that usually gets an applicant the job interview. If you don’t know how to make one, chances are you’re going to need professional help. If you’d rather do your resume all by yourself, you can always get some useful tips...

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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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