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Resume Advice

December 7th, 2020

8 Certifications to Impress Recruiters in 2020

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Whether you’re searching for jobs in Vancouver or abroad, certifications can help your resume stand out among the crowd. A certification will not only validate your skills but even allow you to earn 5-10% more on average than uncertified peers. But with the abundance of online programs now available, which certifications actually make a difference […]

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July 1st, 2020

5 Go-To Tricks to Writing the Best Executive Resume

5 Go-To Tricks to Writing the Best Executive Resume

Your resume is an important step in getting your foot in the door at a new business. When seeking an executive position, it’s critical that you provide an executive resume that demonstrates you can see the big picture and contribute to the overall health of a business. Table of Contents 1. Keep It On One […]

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May 6th, 2020

Job Search Tips: Top 15 Words to Include on Your Resume

Job Search Tips Top 15 Words to Include on Your Resume

For many hiring managers, the wording of a candidate’s resume can make or break their chances of job search success. Using ineffective, misleading, or unvaried language leads to the rejection of as many as seven out of every ten applications for any given job posting [1]. Consequently, job consultants frequently recommend learning what words to […]

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April 28th, 2020

Important Things You Need To Include In Your Resume

Important Things You Need To Include In Your Resume

Let’s face it, writing a resume can be tricky, it’s a piece of paper solely for you to sell yourself to potential employers. That’s why you need to be as confident as you can when writing it up. But not everyone has the ability do this with ease. Many of us tend to undervalue ourselves […]

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April 8th, 2019

6 Resume Writing Tips for a Job Change in Education

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So, you are already working in the field of education. Maybe you are a teacher, a teacher’s aide, a counselor, a librarian, or even a principal. For whatever reasons, though, you now want to make a job change within the same profession-probably to take a step up in your career path. There is another factor […]

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June 25th, 2015

Cover Letters for Resumes – Making It Easy

Cover letters for resume, making it easy

Cover letters for resumes can help job seekers boost their prospects. I have seen numerous articles in The Recruit urging job seekers to include cover letters when they apply for jobs. This raises the question: what is the purpose of a cover letter?

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June 15th, 2015

Employment Correspondence

Employment Correspondence

Business correspondence serves a variety of purposes throughout the career cycle, but most of all it reflects professional courtesy during the job search.

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June 11th, 2015

Winning Resumes

Winning Resumes

The goal of any good resume is to get an interview. Think of your resume as a marketing document, which, if written well, can get you further ahead than the many candidates applying for the position.

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June 8th, 2015

How to Read A Job Ad

How to read a job ad

Learning how to read a job ad can make your job search much easier. First, you’ll be in a better position to target your resume and cover letter. And, second, you’ll be able to determine which jobs suit you.

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May 14th, 2015

Explaining A Gap In Your Employment History

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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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