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Back to Basics

In this time of corporate upheaval, economic downturn, and general uneasiness, many job seekers rush to get resumes out and to set up interviews. In this rush, simple details that can make a candidate stand out among their peers are often left by the... (More)

Cover Letter Help - Writing Errors to Avoid

To ensure you're always using an effective cover letter, let's review the letter's intended purpose. A cover letter primarily connects your resume to an open position. To understand the importance of such a connection, you only need to put yourself... (More)

15 Items for Your Resume to Do List

Do you want to create a more "user friendly" resume to submit to recruiters and hiring authorities? Here are 15 suggestions for composing more compelling and targeted resumes.

Dealing With Salaries

Joan Lloyd has a series of questions with short, great answers. Her questions cover including salary requirements in cover letters, listing employment for companies that went out of business, and dealing with age on resumes.

How to Email It In

Marshall Brown talks about being more effective with online job searching and resumes. Being able to stand out in the crowd online can make the difference between getting a call back and getting ignored.