The ability to communicate is essential for every role. Prospective employers want to see that candidates have this skill. It is common to see resumes with a soft skills or skills section which lists communication skills under it. However, a better and more impactful way to showcase this skill instead is by using descriptive action […]
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?A group of scientists placed five monkeys in a cage. In the middle there was a ladder with bananas ?on top of the ladder. Every time a monkey went up the ladder, the scientists would spray & soak the monkeys with cold water. After some time, no monkey would dare try climbing the ladder regardless
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It is common for resume bullet points to start with the same old words such as managed, handles, responsible for, or assisted with. Hiring managers have heard these words over and over again. As a result, they have lost a lot of their meaning, they don’t really showcase your accomplishments and are rarely impactful. Your resume
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A recent conversation with a client made me realize that a lot of candidates have trouble organizing their resume’s information. Most are unsure of what should be included on a resume, what should be optional, and what should not be included. I have created this post to address this confusion and give clarity on organising
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It is your very own elevator pitch, leaving recruiters to want to read more and learn more about you. ? General guidelines to follow: Keep your summary brief. You can use two to five phrases in bulleted form or a short paragraph. Think of your summary as a snapshot of your skills, accomplishments, and knowledge.
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