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The best and worst things to put in your cover letter, according to 9 HR experts Paige Breaux

We asked career experts and hiring managers what cover letters have left lasting impressions on them, and they shared the best and the worst cover letters they’ve ever seen. Read More

From campus to career: 5 tips to stand out during the job search Holly Caplan

Regardless of all of the wonderful advice you will hear about resume content, what to wear, and interview questions, there are other components of interviewing that can set you apart: … Read More

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10 social media rules for new college graduates Ladders Contributor

If you’re serious about your career you should treat your social media profiles as an extension of your resume. Our social profiles are representative of our personalities, pastimes, and interests, so it’s vital to be conveying the correct image of yourself to current or prospective employers. Read More

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Twitter reveals strangest things people have seen on a resume Jane Burnett

There are a million ways to go wrong when it comes to your resume, but some things stand out as really odd. That being said, call for users to drum up the craziest things they’ve ever seen on one produced some truly unique tweets. Read More

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How to instantly improve your LinkedIn profile headline Madeline Mann

There is a proven LinkedIn profile headline formula that isn’t about catchy taglines (“The pro you’ve been looking for”) or meaningless buzzwords (“Innovator, Influencer, Omnipotent”) — but ACTUALLY increases the number of searches you appear in and leads to more profile clicks. Read More

Resumes

How to address an employment gap in your resume Jane Burnett

You made it to the interview, but you know there’s a glaring employment gap on your resume. Here’s how to talk about it the right way. Read More

Interview Tips

What a recruiter actually cares about seeing on you resume Ladders Contributor

In my eight years as a recruiter at an investment bank, I reviewed thousands of resumes. I’ve seen and learned a lot, from the importance of proofreading to the art of formatting. It’s enough to know that there isn’t one acceptable format or approach to creating an awesome resume. Read More

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The Do’s and Don’ts for writing your first post-grad resume Paige Breaux

As a post-grad, it can often feel like the whole world is at your fingertips, but you have no clue where to start the career search. To help you set yourself up well as you kick off the beginning of your career, we’re tackling the first and greatest hurdle you might face: writing your resume. Read More

Job Search

Different words attract job candidates in different cities Monica Torres

If you’re an employer seeking top candidates, think carefully about describing a job you need to fill as “cool.” … Read More

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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