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A Resume Might Only Have Seconds To Impress

Recruiters often tell me that they have to review dozens or even hundreds of resumes for open positions. ...
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Outdated Resume Tactics

Job seekers – 1990 called and wants it's resume back! If you include any of the following items ...
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Do Employers Read Cover Letters?

Some employers claim not to read cover letters; others say they do. With this in mind, should you ...
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Dispelling Resume Length Rumors

There is no “rule” that a resume should be a specific page length. Length alone does not determine ...
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Top Awards – Canadian Executive Resume Writer

My resume writing and job search strategy awards: 1. Award of Excellence, Outstanding Executive Resume - CPC: 2024 ...
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Avoid this Resume Pitfall!

It's amazing the amount of job seekers who regurgitate job descriptions in their resumes. Copious amounts of job ...
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Should You Put Your Photo on Your Resume?

One of my executive resume clients asked me to include their photo on their resume. My initial reaction? ...
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Lying on Your Resume Can Kill Your Career Chances

I get it, you need a job or want a role beyond your reach. All that is standing ...
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100 Top Resume Tips (Free Resource Guide)

Career Impressions recently concluded 100 Days of Resume Tips across social media, with the hashtag #100ResumeTips.   The ...
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Different Application Avenues = Different Resumes

Getting your resume reviewed and approved by both a person and a resume screening system (ATS) requires unique ...
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Apply Resume Fundamentals, Not “Rules”

Frustrated by all of the 'resume rules' out there? Are you being told: ‘you have to’, ‘you must’, ...
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Simple Do’s and Don’ts of Applying To Jobs Online

 Applying to jobs online likely involves going through an ATS (applicant tracking system).  To increase your success with ...
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