Tag Archive: resume tips for seniors

How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work

I just read a great article about a simple way to make test how visible you are when recruiters or employers do a LinkedIn search. While the website is very busy and I don’t find it attractive, there’s a lot of good info there.

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Moving to find work

In this market, you have to recognize that it’s not the employer’s problem that you live out-of-state. The company is likely to have plenty of good candidates. That said, it’s incumbent on the applicant to be available, flexible, and willing to make it work.

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How to format a resume

School is getting out soon. Graduation puts new emphasis on the quality of the students’ resumes. On the other hand, it also means more competition for the jobs that are available. Here’s a simple template to get a fast, professional looking resume.

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Is your resume out of date?

Resume styles change, just like technology and educational requirements. In a job market where hundreds of people apply for every opportunity, you want to look your very best. Here are five tips to help your resume get to the top of the stack.

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