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Should I use acronyms or spell them out?
Each industry has unique terminology, acronyms, and abbreviations. Whether to spell out acronyms and abbreviations comes down to several...
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
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What kind of resume content is best for “getting through” ATS filters?
The purpose of ATS is to provide the recruiter with a rank or score for each re sume submitted based on the job description and criteria...
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Feb 8, 20241 min read
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What kind of formatting can be added that is safe for ATS readers?
The following is generally okay: Bold, Italics. Underline, Capital Letters, White Space, Section Breaks, Bullet Points (though use...
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Dec 14, 20231 min read
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How do I make sure the Microsoft Word® version of my resume looks like the PDF version?
When converting from Microsoft Word® to PDF, check the box for embedding the font with the document. For example, in Microsoft Word®,...
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Oct 3, 20231 min read
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What font size is best?
While it may be tempting to increase font size for emphasis and to fill the page or to decrease the font size to get more on the page,...
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Aug 23, 20231 min read
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What’s the best font style for a resume?
Since your resume will likely be processed by an applicant tracking system (ATS), the best fonts are those shown to be common and...
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Jun 28, 20231 min read
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What’s the right format for ATS?
The best formats are Word (*.docx) or PDF. If it cannot be converted to text and read, it will be ignored. Therefore, no graphics,...
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May 3, 20231 min read
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What’s ATS?
With online applications, employers have turned to applicant tracking systems (ATS) to rank and score applicants’ resumes. These systems...
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Mar 16, 20231 min read
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Why you shouldn't use the word "Experienced" on your resume.
“Experienced”, “Seasoned”, “Well versed” all equal the same thing on a resume... "Old". These are key words that mean you have been...
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Jan 17, 20231 min read
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3 Secrets for Interview Success
Interviewing can be difficult and stressful, but you can reduce the stress by following a few simple steps. 1.) Remember the interviewer...
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Dec 13, 20221 min read
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Should I have a picture on my résumé?
There is always a question about whether or not to add a picture on your résumé. There are a few things to think about before you add a...
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Nov 15, 20221 min read
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Is it better to get paid hourly or salary?
Looking at wages in terms of yearly salary will simplify your life, it will let you know how much money you have and what you can afford....
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Oct 21, 20221 min read
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How long will a recruiter really look at your resume?
You spend hours carefully writing your resume, you sweat the words you use, you write each line as carefully as you can. So how much...
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Sep 1, 20221 min read
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How important are first impressions in interviews?
Interviewers are people and rely on their instincts which include first impressions. Your interview starts when you arrive for the...
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Jul 27, 20221 min read
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How important is a LinkedIn profile?
If you are searching for a job the first place an employer will look is at your LinkedIn profile. We all have different feelings about...
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Jul 6, 20221 min read
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How do employers select one resume over another?
Recruiters will look for resumes that are most relevant to the job they are offering. They do this by searching for keywords (skills that...
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Jun 1, 20221 min read
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I think you are overqualified.
If you hear this they are telling you they are concerned about bringing you on board. They are probably thinking one of the following: · ...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Do interview coaches help?
Interview coaching helps you answer different kinds of interview questions. Great coaches will give you a simple format to answer...
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Apr 26, 20221 min read
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Does interviewing require coaching?
Interviewing is like anything else, the more you practice the better you get. If you want to walk into an interview with confidence,...
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Apr 13, 20221 min read
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How far back should a resume go?
You are likely being interviewed for your current experiences so there is no reason to talk about what happened past 15 years ago....
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Apr 5, 20221 min read
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