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How to explain "the mommy gap" in your resume

Eager to make a career comeback after years spent raising children? Here’s some nuts-and-bolts advice on how to spin “the mommy gap” in your resume.,Eager to make a career comeback after years spent raising children? Here’s some nuts-and-bolts advice on how to spin “the mommy gap” in your resume.,Eager to make a career comeback after years spent raising children? Here’s...
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How to solve your biggest resume problems

The truth is, you should think of your resume as a constantly evolving document—one that changes over time as your background, experience, and skill set expand. It should also be continually tailored and honed to meet the needs of your target company and/or industry, which may change over time.,The truth is, you should think of your resume as a constantly...
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How to realistically fill your resume when you have no experience

Even jobs that seem like entry-level gigs require a resume as part of your application, so how do you craft your resume to make sure you’re presenting..,Even jobs that seem like entry-level gigs require a resume as part of your application, so how do you craft your resume to make sure you’re presenting..,Even jobs that seem like entry-level gigs require...
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How to seamlessly transfer your skills from one industry to another

Our career paths don’t go in a single straight line. If you're unsure of your current path, don't worry, it is possible to transfer your skills from one industry to another.,Our career paths don’t go in a single straight line. If you're unsure of your current path, don't worry, it is possible to transfer your skills from one industry to...
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How to use action verbs to make your resume stand out

If you want to make your resume stand out from the rest, using strong, specific action words can help make your accomplishments seem even more impressive.,If you want to make your resume stand out from the rest, using strong, specific action words can help make your accomplishments seem even more impressive.,If you want to make your resume stand out from...
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4 resume tips from a Facebook hiring manager

So what works with the hiring czars at these hyper-competitive companies? Let’s look at some tips from Jeff Raynar, a hiring manager at Facebook, and how you can apply them to your own resume.,So what works with the hiring czars at these hyper-competitive companies? Let’s look at some tips from Jeff Raynar, a hiring manager at Facebook, and how you...
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How to write a medical billing resume (with examples)

If you’re interested in starting (or growing a career) in the mega-hot healthcare industry but are interested in a more administrative path, medical billing can be a great choice. Here are three examples of medical billing resumes...,If you’re interested in starting (or growing a career) in the mega-hot healthcare industry but are interested in a more administrative path, medical billing...
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What is the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae?

Making sure that you know the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV), and sending the correct one when asked by a potential employer is crucial. Let's look at each to you know how to tailor your document to meet the requirements of each job post you face.,Making sure that you know the difference between a resume and...
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How to prove your skills on your resume with the SPARK formula

To short circuit this line of thinking and better structure the way applicants tell their experiences, I came up with what I like to call the SPARK formula.,To short circuit this line of thinking and better structure the way applicants tell their experiences, I came up with what I like to call the SPARK formula.,To short circuit this line of...
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