Category Archives: Employment

4 Reasons To Start Your Job Search In December

You may have heard that December is a terrible time to begin a job search. This is a very commonly held belief. Like many widely held beliefs, however, this idea is completely incorrect.   People often assume that employers simply won’t … Continue reading

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Avoiding Ageism in your Resume Without Misrepresentation

In 2021, many companies are looking to revamp their workforce after the pandemic. They want to plan with the future in mind, now more than ever. Unfortunately, this leads to many companies looking at older, experienced professional resumes unfairly because … Continue reading

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Should You Be Hesitant About Returning to Work?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that now that millions of people have received the vaccine, businesses are reopening left and right. On the flip side, you have also probably heard that many companies are struggling … Continue reading

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How to Optimize a Resume for ATS Systems

Have you been struggling with the job application process? Wondering what could be holding you back from getting any type of response to your applications? Take a deep breath and relax, because the problem might have absolutely nothing to do … Continue reading

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Manners Maketh Man: How Formalities Elevate Professionalism

While many modern companies take pride in creating a more casual or laid-back workplace. Sometimes this allows for more honest communication with clients, in essence dropping the act. But many times, your demeanor and your formalities are both vital when … Continue reading

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Why Your Boss Cares About Starting on Time

There’s always something that can make us run out of time before work: the bus driver is new, the train runs late or you just plain woke up late. Whatever the case, if you’re not on time for work your … Continue reading

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Five Bachelor’s Degree Jobs that pay $100,000+

Have a Bachelor’s Degree? These Jobs Will Pay You $100,000 If you’re a recent college grad, some of the salaries you see for jobs can be depressing. Nothing is quite as disheartening as seeing a job that pays a $29,000 … Continue reading

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When to Use Creativity at Your Job

When can I be creative at my job? As a resume writer and journalist, I am always interested in how creativity fits into our jobs. Martin Yate, one of the foremost experts in the fields of resume writing, job search … Continue reading

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Top 6 Hottest Job Markets for 2020

Location, Location, Location! – Top U.S. Job Markets for 2020 We have seen some promising reports suggesting the American economic recovery is continuing. Two of the biggest stories so far this year include a strong December Jobs Report and news … Continue reading

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Five Questions to Ask Your Online Resume Writer

Looking for a Resume Writer Online? As with any online service, doing your background research on an organization before you make a purchase is essential. Online resume writing services are no different. No doubt you have seen dozens of advertisements … Continue reading

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