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The bottom-line on non-competes and the ethics of employers who want your insider knowledge. Imagine you’re an account executive working an important trade show. A top competitor approaches you about a job opportunity and the next morning, over breakfast, you’re offered a chance to double your money and earn a fast-track promotion to the executive … Read More

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A Master Resume Helps Target Multiple Roles Irene Marshall

Here are five steps that can take your resume from confusion to focus. To avoid a dozen versions of your resume, consider a master resume like this month’s Does Your Resume Stink? contest winner. For personalized resume advice contact our experts directly, or if you’re feeling lucky, old resume tried to pull all of her … Read More

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When to Use a Resume Template Lisa Vaas

The cookie-cutter approach is handy to create an initial resume draft, but beware; hiring professionals can spot a cut-and-paste resume job a mile away. Ready-made resumes: You can get them free from Google Docs and they’re included in major word processors such as Microsoft Word and Apple Pages. You can’t argue with the free part. … Read More

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Here is the easiest and effective way to decode a Twitter resume Joe Turner

The # signs and shortened urls can be confusing. Follow this step-by-step guide to understanding Twitter’s language so that you can get your name out there. Read More

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Top 100 Resume Keywords John Hazard

The resume keywords recruiters are using to find you. What are the words recruiters use most often to find the candidates they’re searching for? The following are the top 100 terms used by recruiters to find candidates on Ladders between April 1 and Oct. 1. If these words apply to your experience, skills and target … Read More

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Changing Industries, Then Changing Back Darryl K. Taft

This IT pro left technology marketing to earn his fortune in real estate. Five years later, he needed a new resume to return. Four years ago, Jan E. made what seemed like a good career move. After 12 years working as a marketing and business development specialist at technology companies in California’s Silicon Valley, Jan, … Read More

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How to email a resume – the best tips and advice Lisa Vaas

It sounds simple: You learn about a job opening and prepare electronic copies of your resume and cover letter to make your case for an interview. Read More

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Resume Recasts Bookkeeper as HR Powerhouse Darryl K. Taft

Debbie Ramirez was ready to trade in her role in finance for a position in human resources. Selling her qualifications meant a rewrite to her resume. Debbie Ramirez was tired. Ramirez has been tired for a long time, which is what prompted her to come to OpsLadder for help in her job search. For the … Read More

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Academic Resume Graduates to Corporate Standards Donald Burns

Career-changing consultant and college professor wins “Does My Resume Stink?” contest. New resume opens doors into the business world. “I want a business resume that opens doors for a corporate job,” said “Bill Lambert” (who asked not to be named due to an ongoing search). Bill had an impressive, 25-year dual career as a psychology … Read More

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