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The ABCs of Effective Resume Writing: Part 4 – Make Your Achievements ‘Pop’

Now that you know the right format for your resume and you have written out all your achievements and responsibilities, it’s time to really showcase those accomplishments. But what is the best way to do that?
Bullets are your friend

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The ABCs of Effective Resume Writing: Part 3 – The All Important Format

Choosing the right format might seem like child’s play to a lot of job seekers. I mean, how many good choices are there really? The answer depends on your own unique situation.
Let’s start with the resume format most loved …

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The ABCs of Effective Resume Writing: Part 2 – Flush Out Your Achievements

Figuring out what you’ve actually accomplished in your career is one of the most difficult parts of writing your resume. Many people believe they haven’t done much of anything; just every day tasks that don’t amount to anything.
Think again.

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Effective Resume Writing: Part One – It’s All in Your Head

Writing your resume is a mandatory step in your job search. If you want it to go quickly – at least as quickly as possible – and smoothly, then there are guidelines that you might want to adhere to.
Resume writing is …

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6 Tips for a Better Digital Portfolio

A professional portfolio is a great way to showcase previous projects and accomplishments, and there are many ways in which you can put your portfolio out there for potential employers to see. In the old days, this would require actual …

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