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Applying principles of Ethos, Pathos & Logos to your Résumé!

Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, recommended that any spoken or written communication intended to persuade contains three key rhetorical elements: logos, the logic and reasoning in the message; ethos, the character, credibility and trustworthiness of the communicator; and pathos, the emotional dimension. How can you apply these principles to your Résumé to make it attractive […]

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Cues your Résumé needs an overhaul!

Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / resume writing

Your resume is a representation of you professionally. It’s the 1st thing a prospective employer reviews, so it’s important that it makes a great impression. Sure, you may know that you need to customise your resume to the target jobs, however, what if your resume has issues that will require more than a simple update?

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Creating a Résumé that busts the ATS Bot!

ATS compliant Resume, Resume Critique, Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / ATS compliant resume, resume writing

As much as job seekers may loathe the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), it was inevitable. For the initial part of my career, I remember printing & signing my résumé and visiting office to office to submit the application. When the job market turned digital, we had online applications pour in across boundaries. And to wade

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Why is HR trashing your Resume?

Resume Critique, Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / resume mistakes, resume sections, resume writing, Resumelength

The rejection parameters usually are: ?️ Location: If you are applying for outstation jobs, be clear in mentioning that you are willing to relocate on the resume & cover letter. ?️ Lengthy Resume – Trust me HR get loads of resumes and if you’re going to make it look like a novel, you will surely

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Putting a number on your accomplishments as Fresher or in a Support Role!

Career Advice, Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, resume writing

I was recently asked ‘What if someone is early in their career and they had roles that were supportive in nature, how do you then mention the metrics or numbers on their resumes’ Achievement doesn’t necessarily mean that it should be tangible. It may also be intangible in the form of a reflection, thought or

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