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Interview Storytelling: SOAR stories examples

by Thea KELLEY | January 18, 2024

Getting Offers - Interviewing

Storytelling is one of the most essential skills in a successful job search. Doing it well can mean getting a great job much sooner. In this post I’ll provide SOAR story examples and tips. Your success stories prove what you can do for an employer. They’re vital in job interviews – especially for answering behavioral [continue reading…]

How One Job Seeker Learned to Answer Interview Questions about Being Fired

by Thea KELLEY | January 11, 2024

Getting Offers - Interviewing

Through interview coaching, Berkeley, California job seeker “Chris” went from stagnating in an underpaid job to starting an exciting new role with a 45% pay increase. The key: learning how to answer interview questions about being fired.

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5 Resume Tips for Older Job Seekers to Avoid Age Discrimination

by Thea KELLEY | January 4, 2024

About Resumes, Profiles, Bios & Letters

Wondering how to write your resume to avoid age discrimination? You may be pleasantly surprised by what a difference you can make with some smart formatting and attention to details.

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Preferred Name vs. Legal Name on a Resume and Other Quandaries

by Thea KELLEY | December 28, 2023

About Resumes, Profiles, Bios & Letters

Should you put your legal or preferred name on your resume? Does it matter how you name the file? The choices you make send a message.

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Accomplishments: Resume Rocket Fuel!

by Thea KELLEY | December 21, 2023

About Resumes, Profiles, Bios & Letters

Why are resume accomplishments absolutely crucial? How do  you write accomplishments for your resume? This post tells you why and how. Resume Accomplishments vs. Responsibilities Once an employer sees your job title, they already have a pretty good idea what you did from day to day – and if they don’t, they can google up [continue reading…]

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