Employers’ perceptions of gaps in employment have changed over time, and they are beginning to understand that everyone has a different career path and timeline. Whether it be the pandemic or otherwise, I have seen clients struggle to explain or conceal career gaps in their resume. The dreaded question will inevitably arise. Imagine how much […]
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Do you have any experience with mind mapping? Using mind maps to visualize ideas and information can help you to stand out from others that use conventional methods. You can use mind maps to: 1. Review your career to date & prepare your work portfolio. 2. Snapshot your network of contacts & identify relevant people
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If you’re looking for a new job or planning your professional future, you should start by identifying what makes you most excited or fulfilled in your current job, which will then help to direct your efforts. Further, your resume can be edited to show your key qualifications for a job you want. Try responding to
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Despite how daunting it may seem, standing out from all of the other applicants is indeed part of the job-search process. If keywords aren’t matched, applicant tracking systems will rank your resume low, pushing it to the bottom of the pile. Even human resume reviewers spend only a few seconds evaluating how you fit the
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The last time I posted, I showed you how to add your resume to LinkedIn. You will learn why it’s not a good idea to publish your resume publicly. A job seeker may think that uploading their resume on a public platform like LinkedIn during the application process will boost their exposure. In addition, most
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