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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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Published in Cover Letter

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to end a cover letter (best closing paragraph examples)
When you end a cover letter to apply for your dream job, you should be leaving a carefully-crafted impression right up to the very last word.
How to End a Cover Letter (Best Closing Paragraph Examples)
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18 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

300+ Powerful Resume Action Verbs (with Examples)
Here come the unsung heroes of any job search…. 300+ resume action verbs! Highlighting their accomplishments is any candidate’s top priority, and in a world of limited attention spans, the first word of any accomplishment needs to pack a punch.
300+ Resume Action Verbs (with Examples)
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27 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Resume objectives (+ 15 examples)
Resume Objectives (+ 15 examples)
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36 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to make a resume for a first job
Use your past to hint at your potential and let your personality shine. Let's explore how to secure a fantastic first job.
How to write a resume for a first job
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26 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to write a resume with no experience
Everyone looks for jobs with no job experience so don't worry! There are several ways to show what you are capable of!
How to write a resume with no experience
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25 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

The remote job guide: job search & productivity working from home
This expert guide written by Resume.io remote working writing team explores the 4 aspects of remote work: How to get it, keep it, organize it and enjoy it!
Remote Job Guide: Job Search & Productivity working from home
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45 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Application letter vs. cover letter: pros and cons, tips for job application scenarios
Imagine that you are a job seeker sitting down at your computer to write a long letter. This letter is your one-shot opportunity to sell yourself to a hiring manager for your next job. Broken into a job search cold sweat yet?
Application letter vs. cover letter: pros and cons, tips for job application scenarios
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29 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to write a cover letter - expert guide [2024]
Here is exactly how you can write a cover letter that will stand out from the crowd, and help you land that interview.
How to Write a Cover Letter - Expert Guide [2023]
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41 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to build an impressive LinkedIn profile
With the professional world becoming more and more digital (and moving at lightning speed), it's more important than ever to extend your job search and networking to the online space.
How to Build an Impressive LinkedIn Profile
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51 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Why a visual resume is essential in 2024
The importance of a visual elements in your resume is as important as its content. Effective job searches start with visually striking, technically functional and a content-optimized Resume
Why a Visual Resume is Essential in 2023
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17 min read
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