Becoming a board member is arguably one of the most rewarding things you can do in your career. As a member of the board, you’ll be a part of the company’s exclusive committee, have a say in mission-critical business decisions, fight to protect shareholder interests, and enjoy healthy compensation for your trouble.But how on earth […]
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Your skills summary showcases your abilities. Let’s dive into what makes a great example of skills summary. Then, I’ll guide you through creating your own.
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This post will guide you through the process of how to respond to a recruiter on LinkedIn, ensuring you understand the nuances and make a great impression.
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The first signs of impending layoffs can be unnerving. However, understanding and preparing for what may be around the corner can significantly ease the transition. Here are some steps to take if you suspect you’re about to be laid off
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When writing a resume, it is important to consider the value of including professional memberships. Professional memberships can demonstrate your commitment to an industry, as well as provide access to valuable resources and networking opportunities. While in some cases it may be beneficial to add professional memberships on your resume, there are certain types of
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Anyone that applies for a job ultimately wants to get an interview, but if you actually do receive an invitation for a face-to-face interview, it can be very daunting. For those with little experience with job interviews, it can be very stressful trying to work out what to do and how to tackle the nerves
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Human resources, otherwise known as HR, is the sector of business in which employees are the focus. HR duties include the handling of hiring, firing, employee relations, workplace culture, and compensation. On top of this, HR professionals are often in charge of recruiting, training, and developing employees, as well as managing compliance, government regulations, and payroll. Similarly,
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When you’re applying for a job, one of the very first things your potential employers are going to see about you, before even getting to meet you in person, is your resume. In fact, your resume is a very important document which may make or break your chances of getting hired for the job. Employers
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The global pandemic has caused issues all over the world. Many of us have been confined to our homes and businesses forced to close to help us get through this crisis. Some of those businesses were already struggling financially and had to fold. Leaving lots of people without an income and out of work. If
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This is the second blog on the basics of job-hunting. The first blog took you through how to look for a new job and possibly a career shift. All of that will help you get an invitation for interview, but there is a lot more that you will need to get the job. You will
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It is that time of the year when a lot of us will be going through annual evaluations at our workplaces. There will possibly be some increments and some disappointments. Most of us tend to reflect on our current situation around the New Year and many of us have “changing jobs” as one of our
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While many people find resume-writing to be a painful process, writing a good resume can make or break the success of your job search. In fact, 77 percent of hiring managers say they’ll disqualify a resume due to typos or grammatical errors. Additionally, 17 percent of hiring managers say that a resume that’s longer than two
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One in five recruiters will reject a resume before they even finishing reading it. Having an excellent resume is critically important in finding a job. But there is often some confusion between a CV and a resume. Both are very different when you apply for jobs. Mixing them up and sending a resume when a potential employer
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Having graduated college you will no doubt be looking to securing your first paid position. But now that this task is a reality it may seem very daunting. But don’t worry, being prepared and knowing how to sell yourself can make this a much easier task. Here we are going to look at a few
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But it doesn’t need to suck – follow these 15 steps and your resume will rock!
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We are told that our résumés should be 2 pages long – 3 at a push. So how do we reduce these documents down without losing critical information?
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Unless you are applying direct to an employer, your résumé is unlikely to be presented to hiring managers as you have created it
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Resumes aren’t initially read by people – they’re read, or rather ‘parsed’, by machines. Here’s how to ensure your résumé is machine readable
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By popular demand, I have just launched a Résumé Tune-Up Service.
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Applying for that dream job? But you think you have no experience to talk about, and don’t know what to do about it…
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It’s your online resume – anyone can find it, read and gain confidence in your abilities. So why not use LinkedIn to help create your offline resume?
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