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Job Search Advice

June 4th, 2015

Quitting Your Job – How to Leave Your Job On a High Note

Quitting Your Job

When you’re quitting your job, timing is crucial. Many people think the best time to change jobs is when they no longer feel challenged, when they have a personality conflict or when the company they work for no longer aligns with their values.

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June 1st, 2015

Skills Inventory

Skills Inventory

If you’re looking for a new job or trying to think of new career options one key exercise for you to do is a skills inventory. This inventory is a list of the skills you bring with you from all of your past work, volunteer and personal experiences.

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May 25th, 2015

Be In Demand

Be In Demand

Table of Contents It’s not all about “You” Be concise and provide highlights Use strategy Attitude counts Global News shared some insight recently about hot jobs for 2015.  With new graduates joining the workforce this time of year, CBC also put forth some career building advice. While I enjoy reading “job market” articles as much […]

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May 14th, 2015

Explaining A Gap In Your Employment History

explaining a gap between jobs

If you’ve got a gap in your employment history, you’re not alone. It’s common for job seekers to leave the workforce because of a disability, illness, baby, education, or even a challenging job search.

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May 11th, 2015

Combination Resumes

combination resumes

If you’ve got a long work history, special skills or a strong track record of accomplishments, consider a combination resume. It allows you to combine the perks of chronological and functional resumes.

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May 7th, 2015

Chronological Resumes

Chronological Resumes

Looking to emphasize your employers, job titles, loyalty and success in climbing the corporate ladder? A chronological resume may be just what you need.

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May 4th, 2015

Writing a Compelling Cover Letter

writing a compelling cover letter

Everyone knows the importance of a well crafted resume, but how many job seekers fully appreciate the power of a strong cover letter? This is the first document a hiring manager reviews when considering prospective employees, and it’s the applicant’s initial opportunity to make a good impression.

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April 30th, 2015

Functional Resumes

functional resumes

Need to break away from the traditional resume format? Check out the functional resume — a popular way to cluster experience and skills.

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April 27th, 2015

How An Applicant Tracking System ‘Reads’ Your Resume

How an applicant tracking system reads your resume

Have you ever wondered where the heck your resume lands once you press ‘send’? Do you wonder if it enters a black hole that sucks in resumes, never to select them for interviews? That’s how many job hunters feel these days, as they submit resume after resume with no response beyond the perfunctory “thank you […]

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April 23rd, 2015

Writing Your Resume Objective

resume objective

You’ve probably heard a million times that employers only spend 30 seconds looking at your resume. Help get their attention by writing a targeted objective.

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