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  • How to Write a Killer Functional Resume in 2022

    Thinking of using a functional resume style? It's important to not only understand why you should use a functional resume format, but also how to write a functional resume to land an interview. In this article, I'll outline why you might want to use a functional resume style as well as how to write a…

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  • Stay-At-Home Mom Resumes – Quickly Land that Job!

    Writing a killer stay-at-home-mom resume can feel daunting. For example, you might be wondering how to write your resume with an employment gap. Maybe you're afraid you are lacking skills to re-enter the workforce. Or maybe you're just not sure what to put on stay-at-home mom on resume. Well, you're not alone! According to a…

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  • Four Signs Your Resume is Outdated

    Here are four signs your resume might be outdated. You’ve spent hours and hours toiling over writing your resume. And then you wait. And you wait some more. If you’re not getting invited for interviews, several things could be happening. Your job search strategy might not be working. The industry you're targeting might be uber…

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  • How to Write a Kick-Butt Cover Letter in 2022

    You’ve just spent many agonizing hours updating your resume. Now, you’re faced with the agony of writing your cover letter. I can empathize with the pain you’re feeling. Although I’m a career coach, I’ve also been there. I’ve had to write dozens upon dozens of cover letters. I’m not just talking about clients’ letters. I’m…

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  • Top 3 Virtual Interview Tips

    Given the current state of the world, it's not surprising that more and more employers are scheduling virtual interviews. In addition to social distancing reasons, companies might use online interviews to screen large numbers of candidates. Digital interviews also allow employers to make sure they're not being biased in their hiring process. You can start…

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  • Seven Signs You Need to Improve Your Interview Skills

    It's seriously hard not to take a job rejection personally. Sometimes the reason you didn't get a job is personal. But there are circumstances beyond our control as well. That said, there is always something to learn from an interview. Similarly, your job search and interview skills can always be improved. Check out these seven…

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  • Six Reasons You Didn’t Land an Interview

    You think you're doing everything right in your job search to land an interview. Networking is your middle name. Your resume is polished and your cover letter tailored. You send out hundreds of applications. But then you hear nothing. Crickets. There are many reasons why you might not be getting that phone call. I will…

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  • Five Signs That You Shouldn’t Accept a Job Offer

    You're really stoked about the job offer. Although your enthusiasm no doubt shined through in the interview, your nerves and excitement may unfortunately blind you to some major red flags. Before you accept a job offer, it's important to take time to figure out if it's really where you want to be. After all, this…

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