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Cover letter tips: 20 ways to make yours work
Cover letter tips: 20 ways to make yours work

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Cover letters are a critical part of the job application process, and yet many struggle with how to write them. The cover letter writing tips in this guide will help you move beyond amateur errors and into the realm of a job-winning professional.
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Published in Resume Help

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

How to quantify your resume bullets (with examples)
Show them the money. Give them some numbers. Facts and figures are your friends. Of all the job search advice you’ve heard more than once, “quantify your resume bullet points” is likely high on the list. That advice does bear repeating because of the job-winning difference it can make.
How to quantify your resume bullets
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to list relevant coursework on your resume
Want to wow recruiters by showing off your college coursework on your resume? Within this guide, we will share the easiest ways to highlight your courses, projects, and examinations on your resume.
How to list relevant coursework on your resume
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17 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

How to send interview follow-up letters: the complete guide
They say waiting is the hardest part – and it’s especially true after a job interview. You want to know whether or not the employer has made a decision, but there’s a right and wrong way to ask. In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about interview follow-up letters.
How to send interview follow-up letters: the complete guide
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37 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Great free certificate courses you can add to your resume!
If you have taken the time to further your industry knowledge with some free certificate courses, they may provide a useful additional chapter in your resume career story.
Great free certificate courses you can add to your resume!
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15 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to get an internship: Our easy step-by-step guide
Looking to take your first step on the career ladder? Getting an internship is a great place to start. In this step-by-step guide, we will take a look at everything you need to know about finding and applying for internships in your field.
How to get an internship: Our easy step-by-step guide
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18 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

Where do US and UK workers most enjoy working from home?
There has been a home working revolution in the last three years. A perfect storm of emerging workplace technology, a global pandemic and a shift in attitude has transformed the perception of remote work.
Where Do US and UK Workers Most Enjoy Working From Home?
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25 min read

Published in Career

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

Why talent leaders should prioritize retention over recruitment
HR experts have weighed in on the importance of holistic strategies for employee retention, in the interest of wellness and flexibility, as well as upskilling and job satisfaction. Here is a sampling of their compelling research and advice.
Why talent leaders should prioritize retention over recruitment
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14 min read

Published in Career

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

The highest-paying jobs and how to land them
If you’re looking for the highest-paying jobs out there, it helps to have a “Dr.” in front of your name. But top-paying jobs abound, and with the right education, training and experience, one of them could be yours.
The highest-paying jobs and how to land them
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24 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to add customer service skills to your resume
There are few skills that can have more of an impact on the success of a company than customer service skills. In this blog, we’ll show you how to talk about them on your resume.
How to add customer service skills to your resume
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12 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

Customer service resume objectives: writing to impress
When it’s time for a customer service job change, the few short lines of text at the top of your resume page could be the most impactful writing task you’ve tackled in a long time. Here we offer some practical advice for composing an effective customer service resume objective.
Customer service resume objectives: writing to impress
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13 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

What to wear for a job interview?
With wardrobes and drawers full of clothes, how do you choose what to wear for an interview? Your answer may well be different for each interview that you attend, so make sure that you do your homework on your future employer. Let’s explore a few ideas.
What to wear for a job interview?
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20 min read
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