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A Guide To Speculative Applications

Published on Friday, January 20th, 2012 Emma Quigley
Tags: cover letter, hidden jobs, job application, resumes, speculative applications, vacancies

Speculative applications involve sending a resume and covering letter to an employer asking whether they have any vacancies in the sector you are interested in. They are a good way to access ‘hidden jobs’ – it is estimated that more than 50% of jobs go unadvertised and are filled by speculative applications or networking. In [...]

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The Power Verb Directory For Resumes

Published on Monday, April 5th, 2010 Kelly
Tags: action verbs, career help, career resume, job application, job resume, Job Search, power verbs, Resume, resumes

I am expanding on the first part of The Best Way To Pimp Your Resume.  In that post, I talk about one of the best ways to stengthen your resume is by using Power Verbs.  Power Verbs can help you transform your resume from a simple list of job duties to a dynamic picture of [...]

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The Best Way To Pimp Your Resume

Published on Thursday, April 1st, 2010 Kelly
Tags: job application, Job Search, Resume, resumes

One of the biggest mistakes people make when creating or updating their resumes is the choice of verbs they use.  You want to have an assertive voice when writing your resume and especially when bulleting your work experiences and duties in order to add validity to it.  This gives off a  professional, confident, and capable [...]

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3 Types Of Resumes To Consider

Published on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 Kelly
Tags: career resume, chronological resume, combination resume, combo resume, functional resume, hybrid resume, job resume, Resume, resumes

Before I get into resume tips and blunders to avoid, it’s helpful to know what an actual resume is and what it’s for.  What is a resume?  A resume is a brief document that summarizes your education, employment and volunteer history.  It also serves to highlight any accomplishments, activities, skills, and honors you may have.  [...]

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