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Karl Kahler is a writer, editor and Spanish-English translator, specializing in travel, history and career advice. He was born in Arkansas, grew up in Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia, Canada and Alaska, and currently lives in Costa Rica. He is the author of “Frommer’s Costa Rica 2017” and was formerly travel editor of Costa Rica’s Tico Times. Before that, he worked 25 years at California’s San Jose Mercury News, starting as a copy editor and departing as national editor.
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Published in Resume Help

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Resume tips: How to write a great CV
Your resume may be the most important page you write in your life. Follow our top 20 resume writing tips to make yours a success.
Resume tips: How to write a great CV
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26 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

How to end an email: The ins and outs of signing off
From “Sincerely” to “Best wishes” and beyond, here’s our best advice on how to end an email. Know your target, tailor your sign-off to match your relationship, keep it professional – and don't even think of using “xoxo.”
How to end an email: The ins and outs of signing off
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10 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Resume header: Examples, instructions and tips to getting the top of your CV right
The header is the crucial section at the top of your resume that contains your name, occupation and contact info. How you format the header can make or break your application.
Resume header: Examples, instructions and tips to getting the top of your CV right
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19 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Using the chronological resume format
The chronological resume format is the most common style used in resumes, and there are good reasons for that. See if it’s the best choice for you, and learn how to use it.
Using the chronological resume format
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17 min read

Published in Career

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Complete guide to job search methods
Searching for a new job can be a daunting task. This job search guide to the digital job market of 2023 can help you come up with a successful plan to find the job that’s right for you (including finding unlisted jobs and job searching with no experience).
Complete guide to job search methods
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27 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Words describing yourself: How to answer this important question
Whether you’re drafting a resume or sitting down for an interview, finding the right words to describe yourself is a mission-critical task for any job seeker. Here’s our advice on how to describe yourself in a positive light without going over the top.
Words describing yourself: How to answer this important question
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17 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Video resume: Make it great, or don’t make it at all
A video resume can be a great way to stand out in a field of job seekers — but if done badly, it can be a disaster. Here we explore the pros and cons, and the dos and don’ts, of making a video resume in 2024.
Video resume: Make it great, or don’t make it at all
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27 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

What to include in a cover letter
Knowing what to include in a cover letter — and what to leave out — is the key to writing what could be the most important letter of your life.
What to include in a cover letter
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25 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Letter of Interest vs. Cover Letter
A letter of interest and a cover letter are similar but not identical documents used to apply for a job. Here we explore the differences and discuss how to write each of them to maximize your chances of getting the job that’s right for you in 2024.
Letter of Interest vs. Cover Letter
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12 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Cover letter tips: 20 ways to make yours work
Cover letters are a critical part of the job application process, and yet many struggle with how to write them. The cover letter writing tips in this guide will help you move beyond amateur errors and into the realm of a job-winning professional.
Cover letter tips: 20 ways to make yours work
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30 min read
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