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The Must-Have Features of a Winning Resume The possibility – or necessity – for a career change can arise at any moment. New opportunities and new challenges could be around any corner. New priorities and new ambitions could also dawn within you! So whether it be to seize your suddenly available dream position or avoid … Read More

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Top 5 Resume Myths Exposed Nimish Thakkar

Debunking the common resume myths that continue to plague job seekers’ strategies. Hiring practices, from job screening to interview construction, have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Despite all the changes, common resume myths continue to plague job seekers’ strategies at all levels. This article attempts to debunk some of these myths. Myth … Read More

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Transforming Your Resume Into an Interview Magnet Abby Locke

Your executive resume should tell the reader who you are, what value you bring, and where/how you have been successful. If your job search campaign keeps netting you zero responses and you have been faithfully trying all avenues, you might consider re-thinking your resume strategy. Your executive resume must be a strategic marketing document, not … Read More

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Why the Top Third of Your Resume Counts Abby Locke

Make sure your resume is smartphone friendly. Tablet, smartphone, laptop — you name it – it’s hard to imagine functioning in today’s world without having access to on-the-go technology. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that technology continues to play a big part in how job seekers and recruiters find each other. Imagine for … Read More

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Resume Tips for Baby Boomers Ladders Contributor

6 common baby boomer resume concerns. If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you’re a baby boomer! Unlike previous generations, many older boomers are not ticking off the years until age 65 and certain retirement. Whether by choice or financial necessity, more and more of these workers are planning to extend their careers into … Read More

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How To Address Gaps In Employment History Ladders Contributor

How do you tactfully, accurately address the missing years in your resume and/or cover letter? Job hunting would be much easier if your entire career history could be perfectly presented on a resume. But for many job seekers, a few missing years can rise up to haunt you. How do you tactfully, accurately address the … Read More

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How to Downshift your Career and Resume Ladders Contributor

How to Downshift your Career and Resume After a stellar career as CEO of a Fortune-caliber company, Ted no longer wanted the immense responsibility. He and his wife decided to relocate to a small community and simplify their lives and, in Ted’s case, take a step back and “downshift” his career. As he especially enjoyed … Read More

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