Career fairs can be a very intimidating event for the uninitiated; dozens and sometimes hundreds of students trying to impress tons of employers in order to secure a coveted follow-up interview, all within a few intense hours. Nonetheless, for recruiters, …
Writing a resume when you don’t have any work experience can be daunting. How are you supposed to fill a blank page if you’ve never had a job to begin with? Luckily, not all hope is lost — even if you’ve …
The job market is competitive, so if you’re a student or recent graduate on the job hunt, you need to make sure your resume is compelling and persuasive. The good news is there are several small tweaks to make that …
Corporate job searches aren’t what they used to be. The competition for these jobs is fierce. Of course, there will be a lot of unqualified individuals applying for the same position as you. However, there will also be many people …
Quantifying your accomplishments on a resume is very important since employers do not make important hiring decisions based on qualifications only. Recent college graduates often struggle with how to quantify their accomplishments. However, accomplishments aren’t only about big numbers—anything that …
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The. Dreaded. Cover. Letter.
We all hope to find ways to stand out during our job search, and how best to convey “I’m perfect for this job!” to prospective employers. We also know that taking the …
A cover letter isn't a mere formality—those in charge of hiring actually read them. And if your cover letter isn’t up to snuff, your application may head straight to the reject pile. Here are 5 cover letter mistakes to avoid so that your …
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You’ve likely heard the advice to add numbers to your resume bullets. It helps recruiters really picture the impact you’ve made in your position, and it frankly just sounds more impressive.
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Applying for a job when you have no, or limited, experience is daunting. Here we look at a crucial part of your application—the cover letter. It's an excellent tool for showing your suitability for the role and the organization, even …
Even if you feel like you have the content of your resume down, you might still have questions about resume formatting—including everything to do with the margins of your document. You might be wondering about the standard size for resume …
