How Resumes Differ from Country to Country

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Just how important is having a country-specific resume to your chances of getting employed? Different countries expect certain information.

Copying a Professional Resume? Watch Out for These Pitfalls

[07.15.11] Copying a Professional Resume - Watch Out for These Pitfalls [Featured]

Professional resume writers encounter this scenario all the time, and for the most part, it’s flattering to think our work is good enough to copy.

Interviews: Learn to Bite Your Tongue!

[08.28.10] Interview Help - Learn to Bite Your Tongue [Featured]

Do you need interview help? Maybe all you need to do is learn how to bite your tongue! Being honest is good but how you say it can hurt you.

Where Buzz Words Fit in Your Resume

[02.24.11] Where Buzz Words Fit in Your Resume [Featured]

Every time buzz words take over from substantial fact, your resume becomes weaker, until it could apply to any job applicant anywhere.

6 Words that Will Help Your Job Search

[08.17.11] 6 Words that Will Help Your Job Search [Featured]

Millions of people ask themselves, “How will I get through this?” Are you one of them? Here are six words that can help your job search.

Is Your Resume Ready for a Recruiter?

[05.12.11] Is Your Resume Ready for a Recruiter [Featured]

Great news! You received a call out of the blue from a recruiter who wants to see your resume quickly. But what if you haven’t kept it current?

The Best Time to Write a Resume

[07.28.11] The Best Time to Write a Resume [Featured]

Writing an effective resume and cover letter requires analytical thinking and confidence in your abilities. So let me tell you a little secret…

7 Ways Your Resume is Just as Boring as Everyone Else’s

[07.28.11] 7 Ways Your Resume is Just as Boring as Everyone Else’s [Featured]

Here are seven ways your resume isn’t quite cutting it. So take it out, brush it off, and let’s kick it up a notch. Start with this tip…

Does Your Resume Contain These 7 Overused Phrases?

[12.21.10] Does Your Resume Contain These 7 Overused Phrases [Featured]

Here are seven phrases that appear far too often on resumes, with recommendations on how to improve your wording for a more professional message.

[Ah-ha Lab] 3 Ways to ‘Crowdsource’ Your Career

[07.07.11] 3 Ways to Crowdsource Your Career [Featured]

The phenomenon of “crowdsourcing” is shown to be a powerful way to predict and even improve outcomes. So, how can it be used to advance our careers?