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Decoding Vague Job Descriptions: Tips for Interpreting Unclear Job Postings and Customizing Your Resume and Cover Letter Accordingly
Have you ever stumbled upon what appeared to be a dream job only to be disappointed by the job description given with the posting? Maybe...
Amy Leighton
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Navigating Automated Application System: How to Ensure Your Resume Passes Through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Effectively
Everyone knows the feeling of hitting submit on your job application and then never hearing back from anyone. You may be wondering what...
Amy Leighton
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Getting Your Resume to the Top of the Pile as a Gen Z Candidate
As a GenZer, you have a lot of great qualities you can show an employer. You’ve grown up in a tumultuous world, so you know how to handle...
Amy Leighton
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Three Reasons Why Your Resume May Be Unnoticed By Potential Employers
Spending time crafting a resume and using it to apply for jobs only to get no response can be extremely frustrating. According to Harvard...
Amy Leighton
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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How to List Skills, Endorsements, and Recommendations Effectively in LinkedIn
So far, we’ve talked a bit about how effectively LinkedIn works for networking and job hunting. Each section of your Linked In profile...
Amy Leighton
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Why You Should Update Your Resume Now
Everyone is busy, so it makes sense why people only think about updating their resumes when they are starting to look for a new job....
Amy Leighton
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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How to Avoid Thinking You Don’t Need a Resume to Land Your Next Job
Due to technology, we’ve seen a lot of processes evolve in our lifetime. Most have been streamlined greatly. Think about how we store our...
Amy Leighton
May 3, 20232 min read
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How to Structure Your Resume When Looking for Your First Professional Job
So, you’ve worked really hard on your education and are now applying for your first professional job. Like with anything new, you’re...
Amy Leighton
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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Is a Resume and Cover Letter Still Important Today and Should You Hire a Professional to Help?
To stay in the know, it’s important to keep up with the times, and the same applies to pursuing a new job. With that in mind, you may be...
Amy Leighton
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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How to Tell Your Story When Writing Your Resume
Many people searching for a new position labor over what to do with their resume, such as should you have specific designated sections...
Amy Leighton
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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How to Prepare for Your Job Search During Winter Break
We all look forward to our holiday breaks. They are a great time to relax and spend time with friends and family. While that’s important,...
Amy Leighton
Dec 30, 20222 min read
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Three Tips for Listing Soft Skills on Your Resume
Soft skills are the less tangible attributes we have in life and at work. They may include abilities to communicate well or the talent to...
Amy Leighton
May 18, 20222 min read
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How to Write Your Resume to Show You’re Qualified for an Internship
Completing an internship or two can be vital to eventually landing your dream job. Internships teach you a lot about your industry and...
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Apr 20, 20222 min read
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How to Make Your Resume Stand Out to Recruiters in 2022
The last few years have been challenging for employers and recruiters when looking for viable job candidates. The pandemic, and all the...
Amy Leighton
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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Key Effective Parts of a Job Search Plan
Planning a job search is necessary to end up securing a position that could change your professional life. While you need several steps...
Amy Leighton
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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Setting Goals for the New Year When Looking for a New Job
January 1 of each year propels us to set resolutions. Whether it’s to get in shape or start a new diet, the new year has a built-in...
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Jan 12, 20212 min read
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Three Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out
It seems like whatever industry you’re in, there are never enough hours in the day or resources available to get all your work done....
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Oct 28, 20202 min read
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Four Types of Buzzwords to Use on Your Resume
An employer sees dozens to hundreds (or more) resumes submitted for each of their job postings. When you’re competing with this many...
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Oct 14, 20202 min read
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Five Important Soft Skills to Demonstrate to Employers While Job Hunting
Soft skills are not as easily measured or quantified, but they still important to employers as you are job hunting. They include...
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Sep 16, 20202 min read
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How to Start a Career in a Field You Have No Experience In
With so many career options available today, wanting to make a career change is pretty common. What is less common is trying to switch...
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Sep 8, 20202 min read
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