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Rev Up Your Resume on the Web

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Of course your resume is the first critical step in a successful job search strategy. However there is never enough space to showcase all your strengths and experience effectively, whether your resume is one page or longer. Although the importance of the resume in capturing the hiring manager’s ...

Take Control of Your Job Search

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC In any job search there will always be uncertainty. While economic factors that affect hiring are beyond the control of individual job seekers, you still have complete control over your job search’s strongest asset – your plan! If you are not getting the results you want, it ...

Words to Avoid and Include in Your Resume

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Your resume needs to communicate the value you can add to a company and show your unique qualifications for the positions to which you apply. In order to stand out from the crowd, you don’t want to use the same kind of hyperbolic language that 50 other candidates have adopted in a ...

Signs You Need to Modify Your Job Search

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC A job search is a complicated and sometimes lengthy process. To accelerate your job search, be aware of signs that your tactics may need tweaking. Review these red flags to identify areas you may need to change in your job search. No Response from Your Resume How long have you been ...

Turn Up the Heat on Your Job Search

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Don’t take a vacation from your job search simply because it’s summer. By acting against the myth of a summer slowdown, you can heat up your job search and scorch the competition! You may be surprised to find that there is often less competition because the rest of the pack ...

Tech-Savvy Resume Strategies

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Increase the effectiveness of your resume through the productive use of technology. While being tech-savvy with your resume definitely includes posting to job websites, successful job candidates go far beyond the basics. Knowledge of leading edge uses of technology, in addition to basic ...

Smart Uses of Technology in Your Job Search

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Technology is embedded in our daily lives and should be an integral part of your job search! The time you spend planning how to use technology will pay off in results and will help you feel more in control of the resources available on the Internet. Simple changes to your use of search ...

Ask for Resume Feedback to Get Results from Your Job Search

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Whether or not you have landed any interviews, you may still need to take some time to tweak your resume to improve your chances of getting that all-important call! Many candidates send out their first version of a resume and never make any changes throughout the interview process. Expecting ...

Don’t Let Today’s Job Interview Catch You Off Guard!

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Typically interviews occur in phases, often starting with a phone interview, and progressing along to a first and, hopefully, a second interview. However, for many different reasons, not all companies will follow that traditional approach. By preparing yourself for more complex questions ...

7 Assumptions that Stall Your Job Search

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC What old assumptions about resumes and job searches are holding you back in your job search? Many job seekers fall into the trap of thinking about resumes in ways that are no longer standard practice. Approaching today’s job search with old-style strategies is not going to drive your ...

Triple Your Chances of Landing a New Job

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Sounds like a bold claim, doesn’t it? But that is exactly what new research suggests, according to Paul G. Stoltz, Ph.D., co-author of "Put Your Mindset to Work". Looking for work by emphasizing only your skills may be leaving out important strengths for getting a job in ...

Super-Charge Your Job Search with Phone Apps!

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC If you have a smart phone, you have a virtual assistant for your job search. A job search can be tedious and labor-intensive, so use any available tools at your disposal to help increase your effectiveness and learn about opportunities before the competition! Regardless of the type of ...

Get Inside Hiring Managers’ Minds to Land an Interview!

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC You may not think you want to get inside hiring managers’ minds, but if you can anticipate the reaction your resume is likely to receive, you will be a star player in the job search competition! Put these secrets in your play book and you may just hit a home run and score an interview. 1. ...

Perfect the Punch in Your Cover Letter

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Your resume and cover letter should combine to deliver an effective “one-two punch” that grabs the positive attention needed to land an interview. Though many think the cover letter has become obsolete because of online resume posting, in reality the cover letter is equally ...

6 Resume Details to Land More Interviews

by Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC “It’s all in the details.” This old adage also applies to your resume. Getting the details right will land you that interview! The resume is your first impression. Make sure you send the right message by getting the details across in a powerful presentation. 1) Remember ...

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