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How to Answer the Question "What's Your Desired Job Title?" On Your Resume

It may seem like the most obvious thing in the world: your desired job title on your resume is the job you're applying for. Turns out, it's not that simple.,It may seem like the most obvious thing in the world: your desired job title on your resume is the job you're applying for. Turns out, it's not that simple.,It may...
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Resume Headlines to Use for Different Jobs

Resume headlines and section headers can accomplish two things: they guide the reader’s eye to the content you want them to see, and they offer bite-size..,Resume headlines and section headers can accomplish two things: they guide the reader’s eye to the content you want them to see, and they offer bite-size..,Resume headlines and section headers can accomplish two things: they...
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How to Differentiate Your LinkedIn Profile and Resume

Differentiating your LinkedIn profile from your resume is important. You might think these two should be the same, but there should be distinct differences.,Differentiating your LinkedIn profile from your resume is important. You might think these two should be the same, but there should be distinct differences.,Differentiating your LinkedIn profile from your resume is important. You might think these two...
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5 Tips for Creating a Resume Filename

Your resume file name can determine whether your resume is opened or not. Here’s how to make sure you have a good filename for your resume.,Your resume file name can determine whether your resume is opened or not. Here’s how to make sure you have a good filename for your resume.,Your resume file name can determine whether your resume is...
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The 9 Things Recruiters Want to See in Your Resume

Think of recruiters as your professional matchmakers. As such, you want to make sure your resume is structured in a way that will impress them.,Think of recruiters as your professional matchmakers. As such, you want to make sure your resume is structured in a way that will impress them.,Think of recruiters as your professional matchmakers. As such, you want to...
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Expert Interview with Colleen Georges on Resumes and Hiring

What are some common problems you see on resumes, and why do you think they persist? Click here for the answer and more.,What are some common problems you see on resumes, and why do you think they persist? Click here for the answer and more.,What are some common problems you see on resumes, and why do you think they persist?...
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6 Ways to Make ATS Work in Your Favor

Resume screeners, formally called applicant tracking systems, are dreaded by most job seekers.,Resume screeners, formally called applicant tracking systems, are dreaded by most job seekers.,Resume screeners, formally called applicant tracking systems, are dreaded by most job seekers.,Resume screeners, formally called applicant tracking systems, are dreaded by most job seekers.,Resume screeners, formally called applicant tracking systems, are dreaded by most job...
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Why You Shouldn't Start Your Cover Letter With "To Whom It May Concern"

Keep in mind that your cover letter is your first impression. If you’re not writing to a particular committee or individual avoid “To Whom It May Concern.”,Keep in mind that your cover letter is your first impression. If you’re not writing to a particular committee or individual avoid “To Whom It May Concern.”,Keep in mind that your cover letter is...
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10 Things You Should Remove From Your Resume in 2017

When resume editing, keep in mind that hiring managers give you about 6 seconds before they put your resume through the shredder.,When resume editing, keep in mind that hiring managers give you about 6 seconds before they put your resume through the shredder.,When resume editing, keep in mind that hiring managers give you about 6 seconds before they put your...
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