Proofread Your Resume

Would you read your morning newspaper if it was full of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes? Obviously not. When we cannot digest these mistakes, it is imperative that the interviewer is the last person to read the resume with errors and mistakes. A mistake ridden resume, no matter how well your merit and skills may […]

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The Business Education Connection

I attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting today at 7am. The highlight of this meeting was to showcase the possible partnerships that could be created between colleges and businesses. One of those highlights was internships. Internships can be one of the best ways for a student or new professional to gain experience. There was a […]

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Speaking Capital is an Asset

At some point in your career, speaking well could be the single most important factor that determines your success. You may have all the potential in the world, but if your career feels stalled or you’re having a hard time finding a job, the reason may be the way you are communicating with your important […]

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Interview Etiquette To Land The Job

Etiquette is a very important part of your successful interview. It is true that good knowledge in subject matter, interpersonal skills and past experience will count most at a job interview, but you can’t ignore the interview etiquette, for they are the indications of your character. Interview etiquette is all about being well mannered and […]

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Resume Basics

Since we have been receiving a few resumes each day I have noticed some common trends. I’ve seen fonts of all sizes, margin inconsistencies, age and place of birth on a few. These are all major no-no’s when writing your resumes. Follow these basic steps and you’ll be off to a good start: No grammatical […]

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5 New Resume Requests Per Day

Jane and my inbox are getting about 5 new resume requests per day. This is a success we did not expect so soon. Our goal 2.5 weeks ago when we began this site was to help motivated, proactive professionals get the resources they need to further their careers and themselves professionally. The pleasant surprise is […]

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Analyzing Your Potential Employer

You are starting the job search. You send in your application packets with your resume and coverletter in each packet. Now the real work begins… Organization is the Key to Success- Start researching weeks before your interview. If you’re interviewing with multiple employers, keep a file for each one so that you store the information […]

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The Art of Negotiating, part II

These are suggestions to help you prepare for successful negotiating… Research– Get as much factual information you can to make your case strong. Find comparible salary ranges for positions similar to yours or positions that have similar responsibilities. What are they getting paid? Also look into their health plan, dental plan, retirement package and your […]

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Our First Resume Request

A couple of days ago we were asked for our first resume review. This is good news considering we have only been running this site for about 3 days when we received the request. Although we have not officially launched our resume and cover letter “extreme makeovers”, we are more than happy to help where […]

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