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From Marc Cenedella
Marc Cenedella

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Resume Numbers Game

John Ord, a New York IT manager, stacked the resume deck in his favor every time he applied for a job opening.

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Following Up On an Anonymous Posting

Job seekers pull their hair out over how and whether to follow up on job applications posted by anonymous companies.

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How to Address a Layoff on Your Resume

If you can help it, stay employed; if you can’t, use your resume to work around the issue.

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How to Follow Up a Resume Submission

How soon is too soon to send an e-mail or make a phone call? When does persistence become annoyance?

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5 Signs You're Ready for a Professional Resume Rewrite

You might need a resume rewrite, and you might need help from a professional, but you might not be ready to work with one.

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Finding a Job Without a College Degree

For many people who worked their way up, the lack of degree was never an impediment — until they lost their jobs.

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Sample Resumes for Technology Executives

A tech pro’s resume has to match the speed of this fast-changing industry.

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9 Resume Tips Hiring Managers Wished Creative Pros Knew

Recruiters from advertising and Web marketing agencies share their advice for would-be job seekers applying for positions in creative fields.

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Resume Advice: Who to Ask

What's the difference between a professional resume writer and a career coach? What about advice from a recruiter? Use our insiders' guide with advice from professionals in these categories to learn what kind of resume guidance you can expect from each.

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How Full-Time Parents Can Reclaim a Full-Time Job

You don't have to be paid for your efforts to list them as work experience on your resume.

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