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3 Resume outlines: templates and examples to use
3 Resume outlines: templates and examples to use

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

If you are pondering how to start your resume, it may be worth using one of our resume outlines to structure the telling of your career story. We investigate how to structure your job search sales pitch.
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Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Updating your resume: when and how to refresh your professional profile
Updating a resume is an activity that should happen at regular intervals during any career. You do not have to be in an active job search. You never know when you may be approached for a new role.
Updating your resume: when and how to refresh your professional profile
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11 min read

Published in Career

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to work and live abroad: tips on maintaining a good work-life balance
Do you have a case of wanderlust? If you’re ready to make a move, you need to know how to work and live abroad like a pro. We have the advice you need.
How to work and live abroad: tips on maintaining a good work-life balance
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5 min read

Published in Career

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

AI job search tips: tools & advice to help jobseekers
Looking for a way to supercharge your career? Let the bots help. Take a look at some of the best AI job search tools and tips.
AI job search tips: tools & advice to help jobseekers
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4 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Two column resume templates: should you use them? (pros and cons)
There are many choices to make when sitting down to write a resume. One early choice is whether you want a resume template with one or two columns. Two-column resumes can really pack a punch if used effectively.
Two column resume templates: should you use them? (pros and cons)
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10 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How long do interviews last? The insider guide
You’ve made it past the first stage and you’re invited to an interview. But wait just a minute… How long do interviews last? Find out what you need to know in our guide.
How long do interviews last? The insider guide
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17 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Tips for working (and living) in time shifts
Working in time shifts is more common than you might think. If organized properly, it can become a new normal without too much disruption. If you can overcome the challenges, an ability to work at abnormal times could be a competitive advantage.
Tips for working (and living) in time shifts
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10 min read

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

67 Interesting leadership statistics: trends & challenges (2024)
Leadership can be a daunting occupation. In this article, we aim to share some useful leadership statistics that could help to inform your management decisions.
67 Interesting leadership statistics: trends & challenges (2024)
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20 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Objective or summary for resume: which is right?
When you sit down to write your resume, how you pitch those first few lines is crucial. Do you write a resume objective or a resume summary?
Objective or summary for resume: which is right?
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8 min read

Published in Resume Help

58 Intriguing resume statistics: insights & data (2024)
Sometimes it is useful to understand how other people are approaching a tricky problem. These resume statistics may help to inform your resume writing decisions.
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19 min read

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Quiet quitting – statistics and solutions
Quiet quitting is an alluring idea for anyone who doesn’t truly love their job, but it can be a dangerous option. When engagement wanes, there is only one outcome.
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15 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Additional resume information: what to include?
If you feel that the normal resume structure does not allow you to convey the complexity of your career story, sharing additional resume information is welcomed by hiring managers.
Additional resume information: what to include?
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13 min read
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