resumes

5 Online Tools to Help You Land a Job

Posted October 21, 2009 - 06:00 by Craig Kessler

Technology, Career Building

networking

There are social media tools out there that — when utilized properly — are a great resource to build a personal brand and online portfolio, as well as to network for a job (unlike the traditional practice of submitting a resume to a generic contact form, which will most likely get stacked with the hundreds of others in some big pile somewhere).

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5 Fatal Assumptions of Job Seekers

Posted September 11, 2009 - 11:29 by Julie Rains

Career Building

train tracks with neon look

Many people are job hunting these days. I have worked with job seekers for many years and have found that these five common assumptions frequently derail a job search.

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How to Prepare a Plain Text Resume

Posted September 2, 2009 - 08:00 by Xin Lu

Career and Income

In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.

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Translating Volunteer Experiences to Workplace Credentials

Posted April 8, 2009 - 12:43 by Julie Rains

Career Building

volunteers and USACE preparing sand bags

Need ideas for parlaying volunteer hours into skills and experiences valued by employers? Even if you haven’t received a paycheck in exchange for creative ideas, event planning, or some equally worthy contribution of time and talent, you have proven capabilities that could be useful to the right organization. I’ll share ways to present volunteer experience as a meaningful part of your professional credentials.

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Resumes For Recent Grads: Translating Campus Experiences Into Real-World Skills

Posted July 14, 2008 - 11:27 by Julie Rains

Career Building

students presenting research

If you’re a recent grad, I hope you've snagged the job of your dreams with a great company, perhaps after having completed summer internships or cooperative work programs with your current employer. But you may be in the midst of a job search (or as a rising senior, getting ready to launch a campaign) and wondering what should be included on your résumé and what is best left unsaid. Will the bartending gig make you seem unsuitable for corporate life? Will employers avoid those who have spent summers on church mission trips? I’ll share ways to translate class projects, volunteer activities, and campus involvement into real-life skills valuable in the workplace.

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