Unless you’re a senior-level professional you don’t need a second page for your resume. But, why only one-page you may ask? Think about a movie trailer or a book reading, only the best scenes are included to create hype and intrigue people to watch the movie or read the book. Similarly, your resume’s sole purpose […]
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Clients have mostly expressed that performing a job search can be a daunting and sometimes stressful experience. Whether it is for their first job or a lateral move. The demands of a job search can be overwhelming especially as one climbs the ladder and reaches a senior leadership level. Data from surveys done with a
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When the pandemic struck I was swamped with calls by clients who have lost jobs. And, now with the pandemic still lingering on, I continue to get frantic calls from clients who have been out of work for a while and don’t know how to showcase this employment gap on their resume & in the
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Artificial intelligence has long since been disrupting numerous industries including helping potential employers screen out the least relevant candidates and schedule interviews with the good ones—saving them valuable time & effort and eliminating manual bias & errors. While it may sometimes seem unfair to candidates but because of its numerous benefits, the Applicant Tracking System
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Called –CV Writing Style – Stick to relevant details only and write expressing your skills clearly. Use Action words and avoid Adjectives. Length – There are two types of CV employers expect to receive in South Africa; a Brief Profile, which is a one-page CV and similar to a resume; and a Comprehensive CV, which
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