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Creative Resumes: Are They Ok to Use?

2021-07-20T12:00:53-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Have you ever seen a resume that grabs your attention with a burst of color? Creative resumes are a great way to get noticed, however, you don't want the wrong kind of attention. Dressing up your resume with colors and graphics can be a smart move, but only in certain situations. You have to be careful because you risk distracting from your qualifications and achievements. Today we'll be discussing when it is appropriate to use a more creative resume, and why you should (or shouldn't!). When to Use a Creative Resume The easiest way to know if you should have [...]

Why LinkedIn is So Important to your Career?

2020-09-22T13:27:09-04:00General Job Search Advice, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

Everyone has been on, heard of, or simply looked at LinkedIn.  Joining this platform is a step everybody knows is important when starting a career search-but why? It merges the functions of job search websites and personal profile websites, into one. It is ultimately an extension to your resume, while also acting as a virtual one. There may be a misconception that the platform is used by only those searching for jobs, however, many people from freelancers, to students, to employers and even the big shots such as Bill Gates have LinkedIn profiles. This makes it a powerful networking tool as well.  [...]

What Should a College Student With No Experience Put on Their Resume?

2020-09-17T13:15:33-04:00General Job Search Advice, General News|

Applying to jobs but feeling overwhelmed by the requirements and qualifications within the job posting? Look at your resume and see how you marketed yourself. Besides adding the standard contact information, students may be lost on what’s next? You may not have much experience but organizing it with certain information will help you stand out when starting your job search despite your lack of work experience. […]

Cover Letter Tips and Tricks

2020-08-20T08:47:36-04:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Cover letters are meant to enhance the job seekers application. By taking your time to really generate a cover letter, it may help your chances of being hired. Here are some tips below: […]

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