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“Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because they are determined to.” – Author Unknown When I’m hiring for a position I like to read candidates’ resumes from the back page forward (assuming a chronological resume format). This allow me to get a feel for their education and progressive work [...] “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Looking for a job requires more than submitting an application. In today’s economy, you not only have to learn how to market yourself, but how to stand out from the [...] “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth It’s no secret that that people invest millions of dollars a year on resumes. It could be more, but as a certified professional resume writer I have firsthand knowledge of how hard it is to track industry totals, and can only speak [...] “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” – Vince Lombardi In today’s tough economy, there are numerous people out there who are unemployed and looking for work. Much has been made of the 20-something, recent college grad [...] “In the end, it’s not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away” – Shing Xiong If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably reached that time of your life when you need to start looking for another job. Even if the economy hasn’t fully recovered yet from [...] “We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle Since the job market is so competitive, it can be difficult to choose which kind of resume to submit to prospective employers. You want to be able to submit a resume that will send a bright light out [...] “If you would keep your Secret from an enemy, tell it not to a friend.” – Benjamin Franklin I was never a big fan of biographies. I do read them from time to time, but generally not. Maybe because I was forced to read them in grade school or maybe it’s because I’m always wondering [...] “When you’re up to your armpits in alligators, it’s hard to remember to drain the swamp.” – Ronald Reagan There is nothing more uncomfortable than having an interview implode (whatever side of the table you are on). Most of these experiences for me have been as the interviewer, but I would be lying if I [...] “Live out of your imagination, not your history.” – Stephen Covey In the last few years, the humble CV has advanced in leaps and bounds. What was once a simple sheet of A4 – two if you were feeling flash – has now mutated into a dizzying array of media formats. If you’re applying to [...] “Just because nobody complains doesn’t mean all parachutes are perfect.” – Benny Hill If you’ve been a long time reader of CareerAlley, you will notice that I’ve been including a fair number of “Top List” posts. This helps me shake up the content a bit but also provides readers with a quick hit list [...] |
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