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A great resume can make the difference between getting an interview or a rejection letter. Learn to highlight your strengths and get your resume noticed.

How To Get a Government Job

 
 
 
 
 
July 22, 2008
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By Jason Kay
The US Government is big business when it comes to its employment needs. Throughout the government’s vast network of agencies, laboratories, and departments, there are needs...

How To Write a Successful Teacher Resume

 
 
 
 
 
July 20, 2008
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By Jason Kay
It’s arguably the most important job in the world, but just because you’re a passionate, dedicated teacher doesn’t mean that you can send in any old resume. You must be able...

How To Find and Use Resume Samples

 
 
 
 
 
July 20, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Unless you write resumes for a living, creating a brilliant, interview-snagging resume is tough. It’s a job that doesn’t come with a manual—or does it? If imitation is the...

How To Avoid the Top Two Cover Letter Blunders

 
 
 
 
 
July 7, 2008
By Tom McBroom
A cover letter can be a valuable marketing tool for you if it's well written and uses the right approach with the right information.As a hiring manger, I estimate that at least...

How To Choose an Online Resume Writing Service

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Believe it or not, you may not be the best person to write your resume. Sure, you know your background and experience better than anyone, but translating that information into...

How To Tailor Your Resume for Scanning

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Every job seeker wants his or her resume to stand out from the crowd. But achieving this goal isn’t as easy as it was several years ago. Today, you not only have...

How To Handle Resume Flaws

 
 
 
 
 
June 17, 2008
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By Jason Kay
An effective resume is a key tool when you are trying to land a job. However, most resumes fail to capture the attention of potential employers for very predictable, but definitely...

How To Download KSA Samples

 
 
 
 
 
June 3, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Learn how to download high quality KSA samples to assist in writing your own KSA answers for federal government applications.

How To Write a Career Transition Resume

 
 
 
 
 
May 6, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Congratulations! You’ve made the difficult yet rewarding decision to change careers. The good news? You’re in for an exciting adventure as you blaze a trail down a career path...

How To Write a Student Resume

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2008
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By Jason Kay
The following tips will help you craft a student resume that will make you stand out from the crowd.

How To Format a Resume

 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2008
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By Jason Kay
If you learned to write a resume more than 10 years ago, you may be thinking, "I didn't know there were different formats." That's because until recently, most workers...

How To Write a Resume Objective

 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2008
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By Jason Kay
It's the first thing potential employers read, and it can set the tone for your entire resume. The objective you list on your resume can make the difference between "keep...

How To Use Resume Distribution Services

 
 
 
 
 
March 26, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Learn how to get your resume in the hands of a large number of potential employers quickly.

How To Write an SES Resume

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Learn how to create an outstanding resume for Senior Executive Service applications.

How To Write a Legal Resume

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Learn the tips on creating a winning legal resume.

How To Write a Successful Engineering Resume

 
 
 
 
 
March 11, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Read tips on creating an engineering resume that will lead to those all-important interviews.

How To Write a Successful IT Resume

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Tips that will help you stand out from the IT crowd and land an interview for your dream job.

How To Write a Military to Civilian Resume

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Tips for former military personnel to help them understand what potential employers are looking for and how to design their resume to meet those needs.

How To Know When You Need a New Resume

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Maybe you haven’t updated your resume since your first job out of college—10 years ago. Or perhaps you haven’t been called in for any interviews despite sending out dozens...

How To Write a Cover Letter

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Learn how to write a cover letter that grabs the hiring manager's attention.

How To Write ECQ Statements

 
 
 
 
 
February 4, 2008
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By Jason Kay
Learn to Write Top Notch Executive Core Qualification Statements.

How To Write a Non-Profit Resume

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
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By Jason Kay
If you’d like to join the paid ranks of those who work for non-profits, the first step is to put together a resume that will get you noticed and, ultimately, hired.

How To Make Your Resume Stand Out

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
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By Jason Kay
When you begin to build your resume, there are some simple resume writing tips to keep in mind to help grab the employer’s attention and get you in the door for an interview....

How To Build a Winning CV that Positions your Personal Brand Powerfully

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2008
By Lalit Khanna
This article helps you understand the psychology of the selection process and the role personal branding plays in the same. Based on the science of positive psychology and behavioral...

How To Start a New Job

 
 
 
 
 
November 15, 2007
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By Jason Kay
Here are ten tips for creating stellar first impressions when starting a new job.

How To Apply for a New Job

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2007
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By Kris Zelunka
Tips on how to apply for a job, and what sort of things you can do to increase your chances of getting the job that you want.

How To Analyze Handwriting

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2007
By David Block
There’s no hocus pocus about handwriting analysis (technically known as graphology). It can get right to the writer’s subconscious. It can confirm what you already thought...

How To Create a Professional Resume

 
 
 
 
 
October 19, 2007
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By Kris Zelunka
Tips for writing a professional resume.

How To Write a CV

 
 
 
 
 
October 12, 2007
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By Jason Kay
Learn how to write a professional curriculum vitae.

How To Give a Successful Phone Interview

 
 
 
 
 
October 4, 2007
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By Jason Kay
Learn the secrets to successfully handling telephone interviews.

How To Write an Executive Resume

 
 
 
 
 
July 30, 2007
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By Jason Kay
Executive-level jobs are harder to find and generally have more competition, so an attention-getting executive resume can make the difference between getting the job and getting...

How To Write an Entry Level Resume

 
 
 
 
 
July 19, 2007
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By Jason Kay
Learn how to write a professional resume regardless of your level of experience.

How To Choose a Resume Writing Service

 
 
 
 
 
July 4, 2007
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By Jason Kay
How do you choose from the thousands of resume writing services available on the internet? This article will help you decide which resume service is right for your job level and...

How To Write KSA Statement Answers

 
 
 
 
 
June 13, 2007
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By Jason Kay
KSAs (knolwedge, skills, and abilities) are additional statements required when applying for some federal jobs. Learn how to write successful answers and land an interview.

How To Write a Federal Government Resume

 
 
 
 
 
June 13, 2007
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By Jason Kay
Federal resumes are used when applying for federal government jobs. They contain more information and are formatted differently than private sector resumes.

How To Learn from Sample Resumes

 
 
 
 
 
August 22, 2006
By Stacy Fisher
There are a lot of people who learn well by example. If you are one of these people, you could benefit from learning to write your own résumé by studying a sample résumé. By...

How To Hire a Professional Resume Service

 
 
 
 
 
May 16, 2006
By Ann MacDonald
You are in the job market and it is time to brush up your resume. If you decide to hire a professional resume service, it is important to know what to look for and how to find...

How To Build Your Resume

 
 
 
 
 
April 18, 2006
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By Elizabeth Grace
Your resume is often the first glimpse that a prospective employer will have of you.  It reaches the boss' desk long before you get the chance to make a personal impression, so...

How To Find Free Resume Examples

 
 
 
 
 
April 15, 2006
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By Meave Gallagher
Writing your resume seems like a daunting task, but it certainly doesn't have to be. Sometimes the easiest solution is to look at other resumes; they can give you a good idea of...

How To Submit a Resume and Cover Letter

 
 
 
 
 
April 15, 2006
By Liz Strader
You have expertly designed your resume, tailored it to the needs of your potential employer, and now you're ready to hand off your fate to the powers that be.  There are...

How To Write a Functional Resume

 
 
 
 
 
April 15, 2006
By Liz Strader
True or False:  When writing a resume, you should highlight all of your qualifications and accomplishments, list your previous employers, starting with the most recent and working...

How To Write a Resume

 
 
 
 
 
April 13, 2006
By Donald Willard
One of the first steps to employment is creating a professional resume.  There are services available to assist you in this endeavor, but before you spend upwards of $300, consider...

How To Download Resume Templates

 
 
 
 
 
April 11, 2006
By Liz Strader
When you submit your resume for a position, you should highlight your accomplishments with previous companies, focus on your strengths, and present your information in a neat,...
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