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Craft a resume that clears the gatekeepers and lands in the hiring manager’s hands. Ladders conducted a study finding that the average recruiter spends six seconds reviewing a resume before deciding if it’s worth a closer inspection. Translation: you have six seconds to make the right impression! The recruiter isn’t the only gatekeeper you need … Read More

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7 Resume Tips Every Recent College Grad Should Read Amanda Augustine

Craft a strong college resume that says you’re ready for the workforce. Use these seven tips to help you send the right message to prospective employers with your resume. Ditch the objective statement We’ve all seen an objective statement that goes something like this: “Looking for an entry-level position that will help me gain skills and allow … Read More

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Shedding light on the job search Ladders Staff

The study shows how new technology can make the job search process more efficient for both job seekers and recruiters, alike. Read More

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Improve Your Job Application ROI Amanda Augustine

Before you hit the “apply” button, make sure the application is worth your time. As a career coach I often talk to job seekers who are frustrated over the lack of response from employers. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as the “Black Hole,” and leaves most job seekers discouraged with no updates on their application’s … Read More

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3 Ways to Spring Clean Your Job Search Amanda Augustine

Give your job search a good scrubbing this spring. Can you believe that spring is here? Many of us use this season as an excuse to clean out our closets and give our homes a good scrubbing from top to bottom. It’s also the perfect time to take a look at our job-search tactics and … Read More

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Video chat recap: Mobilizing your resume Amanda Augustine

A more seasoned professional needs to keep the resume to two pages and only cover the last 10-15 years of work experience. Read More

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TheLadders Presents: Live Video Chat with Amanda Augustine Amanda Augustine

Join me March 8 at 1 p.m. (EST) for a free online discussion about mobilizing your resume. As the Job Search Expert for Ladders, I get to help people find the right job each and every day. As you know, I’m pretty active on social media, sharing relevant articles and providing practical tips to move … Read More

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Lying in Your Job Search: Where’s the Line?Amanda Augustine

Take a page from our founding fathers with an honest approach to your job search. Many know the story of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree (“I cannot tell a lie…”) and admire “Honest Abe” Lincoln for his integrity as a lawyer, leader of the Union, and great emancipator of slavery, but how do … Read More

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5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Job Search Amanda Augustine

If you’re not getting results, reevaluate your job-search strategy and make changes. Every February 2nd, the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania celebrates the holiday with early-morning festivities to watch their beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerge from his burrow. Legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow, he has predicted six more weeks of winter. However, … Read More

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