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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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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

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How to apply for jobs if you have a criminal record
Applying for a job when you have a criminal record is complicated, but not impossible. We explore the potential and pitfalls of a delicate situation.
How to apply for jobs if you have a criminal record
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9 min read

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Quitting a job without another lined up: a risky move or a leap of faith?
When our job satisfaction nosedives beyond a certain point, quitting becomes inevitable. But should you sit and suffer until you have found a new job? Let’s consider the options.
Quitting a job without another lined up: a risky move or a leap of faith?
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14 min read

Published in Resume Help

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ChatGPT resume writing – prompts and process
ChatGPT and other AI models have many applications that will revolutionize the way we live. When you are looking for a new job, can AI help you to write your resume?
ChatGPT resume writing – prompts and process
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14 min read

Published in Resume Help

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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

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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

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Quiet quitting – statistics and solutions
Quiet quitting is an alluring idea for anyone who doesn’t truly love their job, but it can be a dangerous option. When engagement wanes, there is only one outcome.
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14 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Extra-curricular activities to enhance your resume: a complete guide
Being strategic with your choices of extra-curricular activity during school and further education could be the best investment in an early career.
Extra-curricular activities to enhance your resume: a complete guide
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14 min read

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How companies could use AI for recruitment
When you mention AI to great recruiters, their eyes light up. They know that it can help them to transform their impact and add unthinkable value.
How companies could use AI for recruitment
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15 min read

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Recent remote work statistics that you should know about for 2024
Remote work is part of the new normal after the pandemic, but is it worth fighting for your working arrangements when you change roles? Here are some stats to support your choice.
Recent remote work statistics that you should know about for 2023
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13 min read
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