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TweetShareThis is a question we’ve been getting a lot lately at our professional resume service. I suppose it’s a sign of the times. It’s almost impossible to imagine a world without social networking. Facebook is so much a part of our everyday lives that it’s almost natural that job seekers – young professionals especially – [...]

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TweetShareI got this question from a client this morning, and at first I thought the answer was obvious, but then when I thought about it some more, I can see how people might be confused. In this day and age, and all… So, I figured I’d take a crack at answering it here. Should I [...]

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TweetShareWhat is the best paper to use when printing up your resume to present in an interview? What is the best paper to use when mailing a resume as part of a job application? I guess this goes along with my post concerning the best font to use for your resume. I actually have a [...]

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What they will do, if you can believe it or not, is sell you fake career references. Then when your prospective employer calls to get references

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TweetShareHere’s a very basic resume writing question: What font should you use for your resume? It’s not an insignificant issue. First of all, you want your resume to be legible. And you want your resume to be legible (easily readable) not just for human eyes, but also for computer eyes… in case your resume might [...]

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TweetShare Sorry I’ve been away so long. Business has been busy. Let’s not get into it. But I’m ready to get back in the regular posting saddle. Over the past 2 years, I’ve written 500-odd posts sharing various bits of job search and career advice. But, looking back over the archive, it occurs to me [...]

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