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8 signs your resume is outdated and how to fix it

It’s good to know if there are parts of your resume that are outdated, either from an obvious or not so obvious point of view, especially if you are one of the many people looking for a variety of new jobs on the market that come with a very high price tag. Read More

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What are the best colors for your resume? Here’s what the experts say

When a recruiter glances at your resume, before their eyes discern the letters and grasp the meaning of the words, the brain gets its first layer of information based on the overall visual presentation, including the layout, fonts, and colors. Read More

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How to define your career objective and get what you want

Knowing how to define your career objectives can help mitigate some of these challenges and set you up for long-term success. Read More

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Recruiters scan your resume in 5-seconds. Here’s what they see

If you have several impressive achievements, you may want to create a highlighted achievements section with several bullet-point items. Read More

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4 things that will send your resume straight to the trash in 2021

Before you hit “send” on that email to the recruiter, job application, or key person of interest at your dream company, here are four things to avoid doing with your resume in 2021: … Read More

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6 formatting mistakes you are making on your resume

Everyone has made mistakes on their resume from time to time. Let’s fix that — avoid these formatting blunders and land an interview. Read More

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Want a seat in the boardroom? Here are 3 things your resume needs

Desiring a coveted seat in the boardroom? Here are three things your board resume must have to properly support your application. Read More

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5 things you’re definitely missing on your resume

If you thought creating a resume and competing for a job was tough before the pandemic, welcome to 2020, where things got that much harder. Read More

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If you’re a woman, using this lingo on your resume can hurt you

It can go either way, but oftentimes, using words you don’t normally use just to make yourself come across different doesn’t work in your favor. Here’s why. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.