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Active Listening Skills and How to Use Them in Your Career
Active listening skills and how to use them in your career

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

Strengthening your active listening skills is a great way to accelerate your career. Let’s take a look at some of the core techniques you can start using now.
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Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

An anxious person’s guide to interviews
Everyone experiences anxiety before and during an interview. That is entirely normal. The outcome simply matters too much. Having said that, if you are prone to excessive levels of anxiety at critical moments, this blog may suggest some ways to lessen the impact.
An anxious person’s guide to interviews
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12 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Letter of interest: purpose, example & tips
Just because a job hasn’t been advertised doesn’t mean that there isn’t a job. For you. You can create a dream opportunity for yourself out of thin air. Showcase your potential with a letter of interest.
Letter of Interest: Purpose, Example & Tips
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24 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Anna MuckermanAnna Muckerman

Zoom Interview
With more Americans working from home than ever, Zoom interviews are the new normal in hiring. While there are many similarities with traditional interview styles, there are a few rules of Zoom interview etiquette that can ensure a more successful experience.
Zoom interview
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13 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to discuss compensation expectations in an interview
You should feel a frisson of excitement when it comes to a serious conversation about compensation with a potential future boss. There is a lot on the line for them, too. Here is how you manage the compensation expectations discussion like a pro.
How to discuss compensation expectations in an interview
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14 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Core competencies: What are they and how should they appear on a resume?
What’s the difference between a core competency and a skill? Which should you choose and how should you present these abilities? We answer those questions and more below.
Core competencies: What are they and how should they appear on a resume?
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17 min read

Published in Career

by Rolf BaxRolf Bax

Revealed: Sarah and James most likely to pull a sickie!
In order to determine which names are most likely to “pull a sickie”, Resume.io quizzed 60,000 male and female workers in the UK and asked them if they have ever lied to their bosses to avoid going to work. We also asked them the reasons why, and their go-to excuses.
Revealed: Sarah and James most likely to pull a sickie!
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10 min read

Published in Career

by Emily StokerEmily Stoker

5 of the highest-paying jobs with no experience needed
Looking for a high-paying job, no experience necessary? You’ve come to the right place. Check out our top tips on finding the right one for you. Plus, we’ve got examples of high-paying job roles you could step into today.
5 of the highest-paying jobs with no experience needed
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9 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

Which universities produce the most business leaders?
Are you more likely to become a business leader if you attend a particular university? Resume.io recorded the number of graduates listed on the university’s LinkedIn pages and analyzed alum profiles with CEO or similar in their job titles to reveal which universities produce the most business leaders.
Which Universities Produce the Most Business Leaders?
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27 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

What are problem-solving skills and how best to include them on your resume
It seems as though “problem-solving skills” are a requirement of every job. To stand out from the crowd, break that umbrella category into discrete abilities and offer up your best examples. Read on to see how.
What are problem-solving skills and how best to include them on your resume
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11 min read

Published in Career

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

How to apply for jobs if you have dyslexia
Dyslexia should not be a barrier to finding a great job and, in fact, it’s not. Start with the tips below to smooth your path to success.
How to apply for jobs if you have dyslexia
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10 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Walmart job application tips
While there are always plenty of roles available at Walmart, the competition for them is fierce. How obsessed are you about outstanding customer service? This blog contains all our expert tips and advice for writing a job application for Walmart.
Walmart job application tips
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9 min read
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