Think carefully … when did you last update your resume? Or when did you first put it together? If you either can’t answer the questions or your response includes a date pre-Twitter, it may be time to make some changes. Drop the objective; add a professional summary. You no longer need to explain why [...]
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Are you considering a career in a skilled trade, but not sure if this is the path to follow? There are many reasons to eliminate any doubts you may have – whether you want to fast track into a well-paying, secure position or simply try something that has always interested you from a professional standpoint. [...]
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As a good friend, you enjoy helping your pals out. Whenever they need something, you’re always happy to assist, including reviewing their resume. Now that you’ve read it over, you have several critiques, but you’re afraid your honest feedback will offend them. You want to help, but you also don’t want to risk losing a [...]
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It’s September … and maybe for the first time in as long as you can remember, this doesn’t mean heading back to school. Instead, you’re headed out into the working world, searching for your first job after earning your degree. Start your job search off on the right foot by avoiding these common mistakes: Searching [...]
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When you're out of work, any opportunity can seem enticing. You're constantly throwing out resumes and taking every interview you can. Any sign of interest is welcome. But not all opportunities are created equal. Some positions are life-changing roads to a better career. Others are just a path of frustration and wasted time. The earlier [...]
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Is an infographic resume – where graphic visual representations of information are used to present your content – a good idea? The answer is a definite maybe. While there’s usually room for an infographic resume in your job search, some people will always prefer to read text. In some fields and as technology continues to [...]
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Finding a great new job isn’t easy, but the best staffing agencies in Las Vegas, Nevada have your back. Working with a recruiter is a smart way to find competitive opportunities that perfectly align with your skills and personality, but you have to do your part. Keeping your information up to date is essential because [...]
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What happens when you apply for a job and, when your potential employer looks through your social media, they discover your extremely busy and creative party life, including pictures and inappropriate comments? Fair or unfair, you will get judged on what you post on social media, and you don’t want it to cost you a [...]
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By now, you’ve probably read about 1,000 articles meant to maximize your job search prospects. You might think there are no more hacks to keep in mind. But there are points aimed at finance positions that require more emphasis. The world of finance comes with its own unique combination of rules. It’s more formal than [...]
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If you’re not looking for a job, you probably don’t remember the last time you updated your resume. After all, making revisions is a waste of time when it’s not in use, right? Wrong. Hopefully, your resume is on file with a temp agency in Las Vegas, but even if it’s not, updating it on [...]
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September 27, 2018
