Scary Resumes That May Creep You Out

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In honor of Halloween, I'm sharing some really scary things written on resumes. If you think these are scary, you should read the whole list at Funny2.com. Objective: To acquire a creative development position within the entertainment industry that would utilize my vast (2 years) technical experien...

Working Women Need Wives

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Women now make up at least half of the American workforce. And based on a research study from the Pew Research Center, one out of five married women are more educated and earn more money than their husbands. Yet despite these strides, working women are facing more challenges than ever before. Since...

Breastfeeding Breaks at Work: How Far Have We Really Come?

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After reading Evil Hr Lady's post on breastfeeding at work about a working mom whose formerly accommodating boss is now putting restrictions on pumping breast milk at work, I started thinking about how far working nursing moms have come and how far they still have to go. Close to nineteen years ago...

How Long Should My Resume Be?

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This may just be the No. 1 question I am asked regarding resumes. People seem to think that the length of a resume plays a key factor in whether or not the resume gets read. But the reality is that resumes rarely get read, no matter how short or long they are. At least not in their entirety. The...

Six Tips for Following Up After the Interview

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The time in between an interview and decisions for the next round of interviews can feel like an eternity when you are anxious to move your job search forward. But what can you do in conjunction with the interview process to follow up strategically and intelligently? Here are a few suggestions. 1....

What are Resume Keywords?

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We've all searched for something online by typing in a word or phrase that closely resembles the type of information we are looking for. We find information and make decisions about products and services via these types of searches. Employers use a similar method to find the applicants that best mat...

Free Interview e-Book From Career Solvers

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Prepping for a big interview? Many think that some people are natural interviewees and that those with outgoing personalities will do better in an interview. But with practice everyone can learn how to interview effectively. Download your free copy of  33 Interview Tips to Make a Great First Impres...