Are you feeling disheartened about your job search journey? Do you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Has it been a while since you’ve been actively seeking a…
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The least effective way to find a job is to apply for advertised openings, sending your résumé online through a company employment portal or a third-party website. You are just…
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One of the best times to look for a new job is when you already have a job. Currently-employed jobseekers are perceived to be more desirable by some hiring managers…
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What is an ATS-friendly resume? An ATS-friendly resume is formatted in such a way that it can be easily imported and read by the ATS. However, because there is no industry standard, the general…
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When you see a survey that says 55 percent of hiring managers don’t pay attention to cover letters, it may be tempting to think that you don’t need one. But…
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You may have heard that you need to “brand yourself” in order to be successful in your career. While “branding” (which is defined as “to make an indelible mark or…
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If your goal is to get a new job, here are 7 things you need to do to prepare yourself for your job search. 1. Update your résumé. While ideally…
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Many executives think they don’t need a cover letter – their resume should speak for itself. While a professionally written resume will do wonders for your job search, an impressive…
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As you look for a new job, it’s important to ensure your resume is capturing the attention of the right people in the right way. Research shows that hiring managers…
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We’ve all heard that you need a solid resume to get an interview. While this is true, a resume alone may not be all you need to be contacted by…
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Are you lost or stuck in your job search? Want to give your job search a jump start? The Total Résumés 30-day job search challenge is designed to help you…
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9 out of 10 hiring managers are looking at your social media profiles before making a hiring decision, according to Jobvite’s annual Social Recruiting Survey (2014). More than half of those…
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