A resume objective statement, while an optional section of your resume, can be a powerful tool for job seekers if it used to its full potential.  Strong objectives indicate how you will be of value to the company in one clear and concise statement.   It tells potential employers your purpose or goal by applying to [...]

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Using a general resume.
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DON’T DO IT! You cannot successfully use the same resume to apply to several different jobs.
Your resume should be custom written for each job you are targeting. When you send out something generic, it shows apathy and lack of motivation. This is NOT the impression you want to send to your potential [...]

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The only information a potention employer usually has about you as a job candidate is the information presented on a resume and in the cover letter. It is also the only information that a hiring manager may have about the other five hundred candidates. Given that there are often large numbers of candidates applying for [...]

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Are you currently job hunting?  If you are, you will likely find a number of job listings that you want to apply for, if you haven’t already done so.  No matter what type of job you are applying for, whether you want to be a contractor, a secretary, or a retail store manager, you will [...]

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Each week, millions of Americans go to work, do their jobs, and collect their paychecks. Unfortunately, there comes a time when that cycle is disrupted. If you have recently found yourself fired or terminated from your current place of employment, you may be in shock. Although shock is a normal feeling, it [...]

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