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With a decade’s experience of writing about job search and recruitment topics, Paul understands the power of words to influence mindsets and alter destinies. His previous recruitment career taught him that the seeds of a successful job search are sown long before you come to writing your resume. Dad of two great teenage kids and husband to a long-suffering writing widow.
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67 Interesting leadership statistics: trends & challenges (2024)
Leadership can be a daunting occupation. In this article, we aim to share some useful leadership statistics that could help to inform your management decisions
67 Interesting leadership statistics: trends & challenges (2024)
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20 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Best Resume Format 2024 (+free examples)
There are 3 common resume formats: chronological, functional, and a combination. Here's how to choose the right one for you.
best resume formats
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30 min read

Published in Career

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24 Nursing skills to showcase healthcare expertise and knowledge
Nursing is a highly skilled job that requires years of continuous training and practice. We explore the hard and soft nursing skills that employers are looking for.
24 Nursing skills to showcase healthcare expertise and knowledge
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17 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Two column resume templates: should you use them? (pros and cons)
There are many choices to make when sitting down to write a resume. One early choice is whether you want a resume template with one or two columns. Two-column resumes can really pack a punch if used effectively.
Two column resume templates: should you use them? (pros and cons)
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

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3 Resume outlines: templates and examples to use
If you are pondering how to start your resume, it may be worth using one of our resume outlines to structure the telling of your career story. We investigate how to structure your job search sales pitch.
3 Resume outlines: templates and examples to use
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15 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Best resume format for freshers: optimal layout to land a job
Sitting down to write your first resume is a daunting prospect for any fresher. Keep it simple to start with. Work out the best resume format and let everything else fit into place.
Best resume format for freshers: optimal layout to land a job
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11 min read

Published in Career

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How to add a promotion on Linkedin. Share it with your network!
Getting a promotion is a momentous occasion that should be celebrated with friends and family. But how should you add a promotion on your LinkedIn profile?
How to add a promotion on Linkedin. Share it with your network!
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10 min read

Published in Resume Help

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18 Of the best resume posting sites. Both free and paid ones!
When it comes to looking for a job, posting your resume to allow employers to find you is a solid strategy. Here are a few sites that enable you to be discovered.
18 Of the best resume posting sites. Both free and paid ones!
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9 min read

Published in Cover Letter

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How to put a referral in your cover letter (with examples)
Hiring managers love to hear that one of their colleagues feels that a candidate would be a good hire. But how do you embed such a referral within the cover letter?
How to put a referral in your cover letter (with examples)
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8 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Updating your resume: when and how to refresh your professional profile
Updating a resume is an activity that should happen at regular intervals during any career. You do not have to be in an active job search. You never know when you may be approached for a new role.
Updating your resume: when and how to refresh your professional profile
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11 min read
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