Tag: job hunting tips
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Why applying for jobs is a waste of time & what you should do instead
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I’ve been seeing many people posts about their gruelling job hunting experiences and how they’ve applied for hundreds or even thousands of jobs only to get rejected or never hear back. I agree that it really sucks, but here’s what you can do about it… Today, I am sharing my…
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What is a Career Walking Deck?
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In today’s competitive job market, it’s not enough to have a well-written resume and cover letter. As a job seeker, you need to go above and beyond to stand out from the crowd. A career walking deck is a visual presentation that outlines your skills, experiences, and achievements in a…
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Here’s a tried and true way to stand out in your next job interview
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It’s a competitive job market out there, folks! More people are applying for fewer jobs, and it seems like the odds are against us. Here’s one thing you need to do to stand out… This is a tried and true method. It worked for me, and it worked for other…
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3 Important Parts of a Career Walking Deck
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Ever since joining Microsoft, I have been touting the need for everyone to have a career walking deck (AKA personal pitch deck). It is helpful in the job hunting process and also great for introducing yourself in coffee chats. Here are 3 slides that you should include in your career…
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3 Steps to Start the Job Hunting Process Effectively
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In my many career chats, I’ve heard that 18 months is usually a good time to start putting your feelers out for new opportunities. The exercise of job hunting can be tedious and painful, but it keeps you sharp and fresh in the ever-changing job market. Even if you’re happy…
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Career Walking Decks 101
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Earlier this month, I ran a workshop with a community of U.S. military veterans in partnership with the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy. ICYMI, check out the presentation below: Click to view the presentation 👇🏼 Find everything you need to get started with creating a career walking deck below: More…
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3 Reasons Why Every Job Seeker Needs a Career Walking Deck
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Hello Job Seekers, you are likely reading this because you want to stand out as a candidate. Since joining Microsoft in 2020, I’ve come across a concept called the career walking deck and almost every high performer that I’ve met has some version of this asset. Think of a career…
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Should you have a Professional Summary or Objective section on your resume?
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For the past 5 years, I have been running Resume Rescue and have helped 180+ people around the world. I’ve seen many resumes with a Professional Summary or Objective section at the top and will be sharing my thoughts on whether you should have one or not. No, you do…
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Here’s what I really think about your resume!
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To date, I have personally helped 180+ people around the world through Resume Rescue. The best part about putting my time into this hobby is hearing when people have landed interviews and even their dream jobs because of my help! I must say that I’ve seen a lot of different…
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5 Free Resume Building Tools
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Looking to revamp your resume and hate those ugly standard templates? Today, I will share 5 free resume tools that you should check out. It may seem counterintuitive to share this with you all since these tools could be considered as indirect competition to Resume Rescue. However, the goal with…