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Not hearing from employers about your applications? Here’s why Jennifer Parris

There must be some sort of explanation as to why this happening, right? You are a plum candidate for the position, so what is the problem? … Read More

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Can a resume be 2 pages?Monica Torres

The hiring group also spent twice as much time reading longer resumes – four minutes on two-page resumes to about two minutes on one-page resumes. Read More

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How to shift your mindset to help you update your resume more effectively Michele Lando

Instead of thinking of updating your résumé as a necessary evil, think of updating your résumé as your opportunity to look back at your accomplishments and pat yourself on the back. Read More

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This is the biggest mistake people make on their resume according to a head recruiter at Amazon Rachel Premack

A recruiting manager at Amazon said not explaining your job accomplishments clearly on a resume is one key way to alienate recruiters from the outset. Read More

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You could have your resume plastered all over a race car if you win this contest Meredith Lepore

Looking to get noticed by potential employers? Well, this is certainly one way to do it. Read More

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Keeping your mind sane in the job search game Sarah Landrum

Flip the script. You haven’t found the right fit yet, but don’t give up. Here are a few additional ways to keep your mind sane and your spirits up while between jobs. Read More

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This is how you can tell when someone is lying on their resume Meredith Lepore

Ladders talked with Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume, to try to understand the motivation behind embellishing on your resume and how you can tell when someone is. Read More

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What we can learn from Meghan Markle ... about updating a resume Meredith Lepore

We are only a few days away from The Royal Wedding there is so much information out there about anything and everything having to do with the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. From her dress to the food being served at the wedding to the flowers in her bouquet but we want to focus on something really sexy: how Markle will be updating her resume as she transitions from being an actress to an official Royal person. This is what everyone has been dying to know! … Read More

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10 things you should never include in your resume Michelle Hawley

Learn what to avoid including in your resume for job search success. Preparing a resume can be difficult to do. Even if you consult the internet, there is so much information that it can be hard to take it all in. While you may have already read up on what you should include in your … Read More

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