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In this digital age, the first hurdle in your job application process is often an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Understanding what an ATS-compliant resume is and how to create one can significantly increase your chances of landing your dream job. So, what makes a...
Does your resume feel like a fossil? Has it been a little while since you gave it a critical once-over? If you aren't certain of the best ways to freshen up your resume, check out our latest tips to make it effective without looking like something from the Jurassic Period.
- The...
In February, LinkedIn released its 2023 list of the “Most In-Demand Skills,” which is a compilation of the top skills that employers request when recruiting, posting, and hiring for jobs on the LinkedIn platform.
Surprisingly enough, soft skills and personality traits top the...
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Did you know that September is officially International Update Your Resume Month?
Yep! If you aren’t sure where to start, check these six tips to ensure your resume isn’t old and moldy.
- The one-page resume myth
Unless you are an entry-level candidate, the one-page...
Job searching can be lonely business, with very little feedback built into the process. Most of the time, companies don’t even acknowledge receiving your application, let alone letting you know when you won’t be considered for the job. With all of this radio silence, how can you tell...
Does your career fit neatly into one category, or do you suffer from terminal uniqueness? As a career coach, I am often asked if we have experience with certain industries or roles. Fortunately, with over 15 years of experience in this field, I have literally seen and done it all. Nevertheless,...
On September 4, 2021, the Harvard Business School released a study on “Managing the Future of Work.” It brings to light what many job seekers suspected: the computerized screening systems (aka the ATS) are killing their applications.
Worse, the employers know it.
In fact, nine out of...
With all the latest revolutions of modern recruitment, it is easy to see how job seekers are making a brand-new set of mistakes. Most savvy job hunters are familiar with the age-old traps, such as making sure to use the right key words for their resume or avoiding grammar or spelling errors on...
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