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Mar 07 2021

9 Points to Consider when Discussing Education on your Resume: A strong education section will help you get a job!

The education section on your resume may be one of the shortest if you are a mid-career professional, yet it could carry the most punch per line. That is because the majority of jobs in the US economy require education beyond high school, and employers look for college grads in their searches. According to a Georgetown University study, 65% of jobs in the United States require post-secondary education.

Feb 28 2021

13 Tips for Your LinkedIn Profile Photo: Hone Your Personal Brand to Get a Job.

Your profile photo on LinkedIn is very important. According to LinkedIn, “members with photos receive 21 times more profile views and up to 36 times more messages.”

Feb 21 2021

11 Words that Won’t Help You Get a Job in the Post-pandemic Era: What Should You Do Instead?

This week, another career coach sent me an article on the 10 words hiring managers find most irritating on resumes. The story resonated with me because nearly every resume job seekers send me has a few of these words—and sometimes all of these words–on it.

Feb 14 2021

5 Ideas for Updating Your LinkedIn Profile in 2021: Increase the Chance Recruiters Will Find You.

Take advantage of LinkedIn features to get attention. For example:
1. Write your own headline,
2. Elaborate on job titles,
3. Take advantage of the space available to you in narrative dialog boxes,
4. Make LinkedIn your online portfolio, and
5. Be active on LinkedIn after you establish your profile.

Feb 07 2021

4 Additional ATS Questions and Answers: Will Applicant Tracking Systems Help or Hurt Your Chances to Get a Job?

Here are a few of the questions and answers we discussed, along with information I’ve learned from other sources:
1. What is an applicant tracking system?
2. Does every employer use an applicant tracking system?
3. How challenging is it for someone applying for a job to get through the system?
4. Can a candidate “get around the system” when applying for a job?

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Our writer, Frank Grossman, is a Certified Career Management Coach and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert with more than 20 years’ experience, Frank partners with career-focused people to help them reach their professional goals. He crafts resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and job search strategies that boost self-confidence, land more interviews, and lead to job offers.

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