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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

20 Cover letter do’s and don’ts
There is plenty of advice out there in terms of writing a cover letter, so we thought that we would summarize it into a simple do and don’t format.
20 Cover letter do’s and don’ts
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18 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Effective cover letter keywords to get you hired: with 350+ examples
The job search is tough enough without obsessing about every word in each cover letter that you send. But why wouldn’t you? Your cover letter keywords might make all the difference.
Effective cover letter keywords to get you hired: with 350+ examples
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20 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Can you use a funny cover letter?
In this blog post we discuss the top tips on identifying when and how a funny cover letter could work for you. Comedy is not for everyone, but by following our tips you’re sure to end up with a quality cover letter that makes you stand out for all the right reasons.
Can you use a funny cover letter?
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13 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How long does it take to hear back after an interview?
It will always take longer to hear back after an interview than candidates would prefer. In this blog, we explore the reasons for potential delays and how to cope with the wait.
How long does it take to hear back after an interview?
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12 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to write a follow-up interview email
No matter how the interview went, a follow-up email is an expected part of the job search process. Let the hiring manager know where you stand with a thoughtful note.
How to write a follow-up interview email
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18 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Top 10 jobs after college
Some students understandably don’t worry too much about getting a job after college, but others plan their first career moves meticulously. Here are ten popular jobs for someone who has just left college. You need to start somewhere.
Top 10 jobs after college
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10 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Great free certificate courses you can add to your resume!
If you have taken the time to further your industry knowledge with some free certificate courses, they may provide a useful additional chapter in your resume career story.
Great free certificate courses you can add to your resume!
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14 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to put publications on a resume
Putting relevant industry publications on a resume is a popular way of enhancing your job application. If you have had the opportunity to share a message that has proven popular with an audience, why wouldn’t you want to share it with a prospective employer?
How to put publications on a resume
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10 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to discuss compensation expectations in an interview
You should feel a frisson of excitement when it comes to a serious conversation about compensation with a potential future boss. There is a lot on the line for them, too. Here is how you manage the compensation expectations discussion like a pro.
How to discuss compensation expectations in an interview
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13 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Job responsibilities examples - for popular roles
If you are looking for a job, you will encounter countless job responsibilities examples within recruitment advertising. No one role is the same – responsibilities may vary from company to company, so read between the lines.
Job responsibilities examples - for popular roles
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20 min read
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