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Free Video - Resume Writing Mini Course

A FREE Resume Crash Course where you'll learn how professionals like you are landing more interviews quicker.

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Free e-Book: 10 Resume Eyesores

An introductory guide to the top resume mistakes and how to avoid them.

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How To Tailor Your Resume And Become The Best Fit For The Job

To maximize your job search, you must customize your resume to the target role, company, and industry.

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11 of the Most Common Cover Letter Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Noelle | October 4, 2016

Writing a cover letter that captures hiring manager attention, is truly a science. Knowing what information to include as well as where and how is important. However it’s equally as …

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Cover Letter Example and Step by Step Writing Guide

By Noelle | September 28, 2016

Updated: January 2021 Having a great cover letter to complement your resume is a critical part of applying for jobs. If written correctly, it has the power to entice the …

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How to Write a Cover Letter Using the Latest Trends

By Becky Felix | September 23, 2016

Updated December 2020 The cover letter is an essential part of a strong job application but many job seekers fail to get it right. In this blog post I’ll share …

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How to Start a Workforce Reentry Job Search

By Becky Felix | July 25, 2016

Workforce re-entry can be very intimidating especially if you’ve been out of the workforce for a while. To top it off, you know the job search has changed drastically since …

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How to Choose the Best Resume Format: Functional vs Chronological

By Becky Felix | July 18, 2016

Updated: December 2020 Your resume can make or break your chances of landing an interview. Therefore it’s important to get your resume right. There are 3 different types of resume …

How to Turn Resume Gaps into Selling Points

By Noelle | June 21, 2016

Reentering the workforce after a long absence can prove challenging but it’s not impossible. Since employers are most interested in someone with fresh experience, who can do the job, one …

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6 Simple Tips for Tackling Your Executive Resume Brand

By Noelle | June 6, 2016

Updated December 2020 Executive resume writing is more complex than just throwing your work history on a document. It requires achievement-focused branding strategy in order to stand out from the …

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How to Write a Sales Resume That Sells

By Becky Felix | June 1, 2016

Updated: February 2021 Working in Sales is a great career path and one that can be quite competitive when it comes to the job search. If you’re in the sales …

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Don’t Forget to Add These Skills to Your Administrative Assistant Resume

By Noelle | May 2, 2016

Updated: December 2020 Administrative assistants are a critical part of keeping any busy office running smoothly. They know how to multi-task, direct large groups of people and juggle short-term and long-term …

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How to Write Your Career Accomplishments on Your Resume

By Geoffrey Edwards | March 21, 2016

Updated: January 2021 Communicating your career accomplishments on your resume is critical. The market for jobs is competitive so you have to use your accomplishments to stand out. In this …

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My Favorite Resume Typo Checker

By Noelle | February 23, 2016

Updated: December 2020 Written messages comprise the majority of career conversations via emails, LinkedIn messages, and resumes. The easiest way to ruin a first impression is by missing a typo in your …

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What to Expect When Working With a Professional Resume Writer

By Becky Felix | February 8, 2016

Working with a professional resume writer is a great way to save yourself time and frustration when applying for jobs. If you’ve never hired a professional resume writer before you …