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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 Career

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Hostile work environment: key signs and examples
There is nothing worse than working in a hostile work environment where harassment and other unwelcome conduct go unchecked. If workplace bullies know that they can get away with it, intimidation and discrimination will dominate the culture.
Hostile work environment: key signs and examples
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11 min read

Published in Cover Letter

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ChatGPT Cover Letter: Prompts and Writing Tips
Generative AI can help us in so many ways. Many job seekers may be wondering how to write a ChatGPT cover letter. We explore the nuances of the human/AI partnership.
ChatGPT Cover Letter: Prompts and Writing Tips
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Personal analysis: this is what people put on their resume
With nearly 30 million resumes built by people from all over the world, Resume.io has a lot of job application insights. Every now and then, we dive into this data and unveil interesting differences and commonalities between global job applications. Today, we look at the personal side of job applicants: what’s their preferred way to spend the day outside work and which foreign languages do they speak?
Personal analysis: this is what people put on their resume
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9 min read

Published in Career

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8 Ideas to help you get promoted
Sometimes you can be in the middle of a job search and realize that it may be better to push for a promotion rather than jump ship. If that is the case for you, here are a few ideas.
8 Ideas to help you get promoted
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6 min read

Published in Career

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What are the pros and cons of unlimited PTO?
Is unlimited paid time off an HR trick to get talented employees in the door, only for them to realize that the limits are very real? We look at the reality of this popular benefit.
What are the pros and cons of unlimited PTO?
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Skills-based resumes: a strategic approach to job applications
Skills-based resumes put more of an emphasis on the skills required for a role, rather than what was achieved at each previous employer. We explore when this format (also known as a functional resume) may prove most useful for a job seeker.
Skills-based resumes: a strategic approach to job applications
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10 min read

Published in Resume Help

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12 Resume mistakes and how to avoid them
When it comes to crafting your resume, you need to sweat the small stuff. Hiring managers will be looking for every indication of your suitability. Any resume mistake can easily count against you.
12 Resume mistakes and how to avoid them
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9 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to write a salary negotiation email
Penning an email to respond to a job offer is a monumental moment in your career. You have a job offer in front of you, but what if that salary offer isn’t quite where you would like it to be? How should you write a salary negotiation email?
How to write a salary negotiation email
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10 min read

Published in Career

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Is it bad to apply for multiple jobs at the same company?
You will likely apply to plenty of jobs during a job search. But what if a company posts several job listings and you feel qualified for more than one of them? Is it bad to apply for multiple jobs at the same company?
Is it bad to apply for multiple jobs at the same company?
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Hybrid resumes: a flexible solution for today’s job market?
No job search should be governed by strict rules. Every individual situation demands a personal approach – a hybrid resume may be a valid option in certain cases.
Hybrid resumes: a flexible solution for today’s job market?
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7 min read
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