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28 03, 2018

How to Make Your Resume Computer Friendly
How to Make Your Resume Computer Friendly

Resumes & Cover Letters

How to Make Your Resume Computer Friendly

Anthony Troia2018-03-28T12:20:38-04:00Categories: Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: applicant tracking system, job application, Job Posting, job search, job seeker, resume, resumes|0 Comments

Working in recruiting, we see hundreds of resumes every week. It can be hard to keep up with all of them, so we utilize an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This machine pulls all of the relevant pieces off of a resume, and processes the data. Instead of having to read the whole resume, it’s conveniently placed into a database. The way your resume is formatted greatly impacts how well the information is processed. Taking certain steps to format your resume will make it significantly more ‘friendly’ to these programs. Since most large companies are using the systems to help them [...]

5 03, 2018

Here’s Why You Should Save Every Job Description You Apply To
Here’s Why You Should Save Every Job Description You Apply To

General Job Search Advice

Here’s Why You Should Save Every Job Description You Apply To

Anthony Troia2018-03-05T11:21:50-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice|Tags: interview, job description, job interview, job interviews, Job Posting, job search, job seeker|1 Comment

Thankfully, applying to a job is a fairly straightforward process. You find a job you are interested in, send in your resume, fill out a form, and then wait to hear back. From there, you hopefully land an interview, and then potentially receive a job offer, if all goes well. However, we’re going to suggest you add a simple yet important step into that process: saving job the description. It may seem like an odd step, but it could save you later. We’ll explain why it’s a smart move. […]

8 01, 2018

Remember, A Job Description Is A Wish List
Remember, A Job Description Is A Wish List

General Job Search Advice

Remember, A Job Description Is A Wish List

Anthony Troia2018-01-08T10:55:46-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice|Tags: employers, job application, job description, Job Posting, job search, job seeker, job seekers|0 Comments

Job searching can be a very exciting process, but it can also be a trying time. It’s easy to feel defeated after sending multiple applications and hearing nothing back from employers. Looking at more job descriptions and seeing qualifications that are out of your depth can further add to the mindset that you don’t measure up. However, it’s important not to discouraged. At the end of the day, you have to remember that a job description is simply a wish list. We’ll talk more about what this means, and how it affects your job search. […]

10 11, 2017

Link Roundup: What You Need to Know When Job Searching
Link Roundup: What You Need to Know When Job Searching

Link Roundups

Link Roundup: What You Need to Know When Job Searching

Anthony Troia2017-11-10T11:10:16-04:00Categories: Link Roundups|Tags: interview, interviews, job, job interview, Job Posting, job search, job searching, linkedin, Microsoft, Microsoft Word, resumes|0 Comments

Instead of focusing on one specific topic this week, we’ve gathered all the links that we believe will lead to a successful job search. Job searching technology and trends continue to evolve, so keeping up with them is crucial. In the links below we highlight some new developments, as well as some tried and true advice. As long as you’re a job seeker, you’ll find something of value below. […]

23 06, 2016

Link Roundup 6/24/16
Link Roundup 6/24/16

Link Roundups

Link Roundup 6/24/16

Anthony Troia2016-06-23T20:59:42-04:00Categories: Link Roundups|Tags: Blogging, career advice, job advice, job hunting, Job Posting, Job Postings, job seeker, linkedin, Quitting, Resigning, resume|0 Comments

Happy Friday! We’re once again gathering all the best links we’ve seen over the past 5 days. The link roundup this week includes some LinkedIn tips, career advice from a curious celebrity, and more. Most importantly, check out this week’s links after the jump! […]