Career Marketplace Blog

In this article for U.S. News and World Report’s Blog,On Careers, Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter explains, How a Rock-Solid Resume Strengthens Your Job Search.

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In today’s job search, a resume is foundational to the entire portfolio. Without a well-forged foundation, your entire communications strategy could crack and sink.

The reason behind so many job-search flops and missteps is lack of a messaging infrastructure. So how do you set about constructing this easily navigable transportation network for your career influence conversation?

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In this article from U.S. News and World Report’s On Careers, Miriam Salpeter gives you, The 9 Best Tips for Submitting an Online Application.

Tips from Salpeter’s article include:

• Thoroughly read job descriptions.
• Identify key words and tailor your resume.
• Fill out all fields within the application process.

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In this article from the SimplyHired Blog, Patrick Richard shows you, 9 Ways to Make Life Easier for Hiring Managers.

Tips from Richard’s article include:

• Submit your resume in a universal format
• Come prepared with questions
• Always attach your resume.

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In her article for The Wall Street Journal, Rachel Louis Ensign gives you great advice on Selling Yourself in 45 Seconds or Less.

Read on to learn more about:

• Who needs a résumé? Is it necessary for someone who has reached the top of his or her industry?
• What should older job seekers keep in mind when writing or revising a résumé?
• Where does the cover letter fit into this?
• And more

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In her article for U.S. News and World Report, Alison Green explains, Why You’re Not Getting Job Offers. 

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Frustrated with your job search? Are you sending out tons of resumes, and maybe even getting interviews, but not any offers? Here are eight possible reasons why:

1. Your resume doesn’t indicate anything about your work beyond your job descriptions. In a market flooded with qualified candidates, your resume should show your track record of high achievement. That means that it shouldn’t just list duties and responsibilities; it needs to emphasize your accomplishments in each role.

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In this article for About.com, Alison Doyle gives you helpful information about Pre-Interview Questionnaires and Tips for Answering Pre-Interview Questions.

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In her blog for U.S. News & World Report, Alison Green explains How Parents Can Help Their Kids Look for a Job.

Advice from this article include:

• Don’t fill out or send in job applications for your child.
• Never, ever contact an employer on your child’s behalf.
• Teach your job-seeking child about professional demeanor.

In this article for US News and World Report Lindsay Olson explains, How to Get Your Resume in Front of the Right Person.

Read an excerpt of Olson’s article below:

Job-hunting is serious business these days.

You need to make sure you’re getting your resume in front of the decision maker, but that can be more difficult than expected. Send resumes to a company generically, rather than to a specific person, and your resume could end up in the garbage. It’s well worth the time it takes to do the necessary research so you can write a targeted cover letter and make certain that your job application lands on the right desk.

Try these tips to increase your chances of the right eyes reading your resume: Read On

In this article for About.com, Alison Doyle suggests How to Avoid the Resume Black Hole.

Tips from this article include:

• Resume Keywords
• Apply Directly to Companies
• Find Your Connections

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