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““It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ―George Eliot
6 Ways to Create A Memorable Resume
What makes a book memorable? The story, writing style, remarkable or instant human connection, a powerful message, just a serene simplicity, overall beneficial message or something unusual that keeps it a page turner and a book to remember for long. Can you use such skills when writing your resume? In the ever-rising pile of resumes on [...]
Boy, I Really Messed Up That Interview
Guest contributor Dave Thomas shares his experiences on the various job interviews he has been to in the last 20 years or so and the lessons we all can use to ensure success at the next interview. Even though the national unemployment rate still hovers around 9.1 percent, millions of Americans go on job interviews each [...]
Essential Tips to Rise above the Competition in any Job Interview
The job market is tight these days, with fewer positions available and more demand than ever before. As a result, it takes much more for a candidate – even a qualified one – to rise above the masses and secure a desired position. While your impressive educational or employment background may have once been sufficient to [...]
Resumesimo – Creating Stand-Out Resumes for Free
Information on a free resume creating online tool - Resumesimo. Resumesimo is a fantastic online resume builder (www.resumesimo.com) that will help you create eye-catching resumes for free. A problem many job applicants have is writing their resumes in a way that will get the attention of hiring mangers. Hiring manages may glance at hundreds of resumes that [...]
Get the Scoop on Potential Employees before Hiring Them
In a day and age when the economy is struggling, identity theft is on the rise, and employers have more than a full plate on their hands, checking employee backgrounds prior to hiring becomes even more relevant. This is a guest post by Dave Thomas. As more and more individuals try and find work, things sometimes [...]
The Season for Career Growth
November, December Found to be a Fertile Period for Effective Job Searches Contrary to popular belief, the holiday months of November and December are actually an excellent time to develop and leverage new contacts for a job search. Ford R. Myers, career coach, speaker and author of "Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's [...]