Tag: resume tips
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Why your resume isn’t enough (what to use instead)
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I had the great honour of being featured on former Amazon VP Ethan Evans’ Level Up newsletter last month and it has led to a LOT of interest in career walking decks 🎉 You can read the full guest post on Substack 👉🏼 kkarenism.com/levelup 👈 What former Amazon VP Ethan…
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4 Expert LinkedIn Secrets You Probably Don’t Know Yet
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If you’re reading this, I assume you already have a decent LinkedIn profile. You likely know the basics and mistakes to avoid and have experience networking on the platform. Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to listen to Darrell Angai, Worldwide SMC Business Applications Strategy Lead at Microsoft, share…
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5 Tips for Landing an Internship in a Competitive Job Market
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As summer passes us by, internship opportunities are front and center on my LinkedIn newsfeed. If you’re a student—it doesn’t matter what degree you’re pursuing—I highly recommend you complete an internship before you graduate (I explain why here). For those of you who are in the process of applying, here…
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50 Resume Tips to Land Your Next Job
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For those of you who have been following me on LinkedIn, you may be aware that I am celebrating 200+ resumes rescued by sharing 200 days of resume + job hunting tips (from myself and others). #ICYMI, I am summarizing and linking to the 50 posts so far for those of you…
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20 Resume Tips You Should Never Forget
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For those of you who have been following me on LinkedIn, you may be aware that I am celebrating 200+ resumes rescued by sharing 200 days of resume + job hunting tips (from myself and others). Although I haven’t really gotten much engagement around this on LinkedIn 🥲 I am…
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Resume Revamp: Strategies to Standout
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On Mar 25, 2023, I had the opportunity to run a Resume Workshop with Xue Hua for the Northwest Vietnamese Students Association! I really enjoyed connecting with students again and sharing my favourite tips for an awesome resume. #ICYMI, check out the presentation below: Need more help with your resume?…
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How to Refresh Your Resume in 3 Simple Steps
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Whether you’re actively job hunting or not, I recommend refreshing your resume on a quarterly to semi-annual basis. In case ChatGPT is at capacity, here are 3 steps you should remember 😃 Step 1: Find a good resume template What good means to me: Step 2: Use strong action verbs…
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Are resume writing services worth it?
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You may assume that I would say yes in a heartbeat because I run Resume Rescue… However, I honestly think it depends on your time commitment and urgency. ⏰ If you’re willing to put in the time and effort to go through the entire process, then resume services might not…
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Why You Should Never Use a 2-Column Resume
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Many years ago, I learned how to appreciate a good resume while screening them for hiring managers. To date, I’ve helped 185+ people around the world through Resume Rescue and I must declare that I always advise against a 2-column resume because it wastes space! Space on your resume is…
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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…