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Best Advice for JobSeekers
If you're having trouble figuring out who gives the best advice for the job search industry, let me help shorten your search for free tips that are spot on. 1. QuintCareers.com -- They sell resume and coaching services, and while I don't know these folks, I am...
Resume Writing as an Industry
I attended a professional resume writing conference last week in Annapolis, Maryland, hosted by the National Resume Writers' Association. It was my first conference with this particular organization, and now, (as far as I am aware) I have attended conferences from all...
What’s the Deal with Video Resumes?
I'm fortunate enough to know a lot of people in the job search industry so I'm always asking questions and picking the brains of experts about anything related to the job search. Most recently the topic of video resumes cropped up. I first learned about video resumes...
Money Saving Tips for the Unemployed
If you're unemployed, or just need to stretch your budget during these recessionary times, here are some tips that helped me while I was building 1st Rate Resumes over the past decade. 1. Need a haircut or manicure and don't have $50? Try a local beauty college. I've...
Turning Rejection into Opportunity
We all know by now that you should send a follow up thank you note after you attend a job interview, and the sooner the better. But how many of you send a thank you note after you get a rejection letter? I know what you're thinking.... "why would I do that?" Why?...
Crutch Words and Phrases that can Hurt Your Job Search
Most of my day is spent interviewing clients, writing resumes, and returning calls to critique job search documents and quote fees for our services at 1st Rate Resumes. From time to time I come across very accomplished people, with decent documents who are getting...
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