3 Warnings about Your Professionally Written Resume

You’ve bought a professionally written resume, you’ve read it, and it looks good. You’re ready to send it out, right? Not quite yet, if you really want the job.

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How to Interview Your Potential Boss, 10 Questions to Ask

The #1 reason people quit jobs is their manager. So in job search, you need to know how to interview your potential boss and get a feel for whether you’ll like working with that person. It’s fine to ask “What is your management style?” but the answer won’t tell you the whole story. Here are [continue reading…]

Putting Interests on a Resume is Trickier than You Think

Should you put interests on a resume? If done right, it can add a human touch that makes your resume more memorable. On the other hand, I’ve seen many self-written resumes with an Interests section that looks fluffy or inappropriate. Putting interests on a resume should be done strategically, if at all.

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5 Steps to a Successful Career Change

Whether you’re 25 years old, 40, or 55, career change is possible when you apply a combination of strategy and perseverance.

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Is Glassdoor Reliable for Job Seekers?

Since 2008, job seekers have visited Glassdoor.com in the hopes of finding insights about potential employers’ cultures, hiring processes and salaries. But is Glassdoor reliable?

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