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Paul Drury
Paul Drury, Content writer / HR Specialist
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 Resume Help

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25 Essential analytical skills for your resume
Being analytical means seeking a better understanding of the world around us. These abilities are an essential consideration for employers when looking to make their next hire. Here’s how to deliver.
25 Essential analytical skills for your resume
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17 min read

Published in Resume Help

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The best personality examples for your resume
The stories that you share in your resume will hint at the personality behind the professional. Hiring managers will have a good idea what sort of person they want on their team, so how do you convey the job-winning traits? This blog explores the answer.
The best personality examples for your resume
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13 min read

Published in Resume Help

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20+ best online resume builders 2023
There are many questions for a job seeker to answer early on in their search and one of the big ones is: which resume builder do I choose?
20+ Best Online Resume Builders 2023
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70 min read

Published in Resume Help

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How to write accomplishments for your resume
No hiring manager will be impressed by a candidate who tells them what they do for a job. Your future boss is perfectly aware of the responsibilities of the role in question.  Instead, they are interested in what a candidate has accomplished and how it made a difference for their previous employers. Past performance is an indicator of future success.
How to Write Accomplishments for Your Resume
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28 min read

Published in Job Interview

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How to answer “What are your career goals?”
Compelling career goals help show an employer you are motivated and ambitious. This blog will walk you through the dos and don’ts of expressing your career goals.
How to answer “What are your career goals?”
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15 min read

Published in Job Interview

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100+ icebreaker questions in an interview
While an employer may think of icebreaker questions as a friendly way to start the interview, job seekers might wonder whether there are ulterior motives involved. Luckily, we’re here to help get it sorted out with the most common ice breakers and the best ways to answer them.
100+ Icebreaker questions in an interview
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23 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Hard skills vs. soft skills: What they are and how to use them to your advantage
The hard and soft skills that underpin your achievements indicate your suitability for a role. This blog will show you how to highlight them during the recruitment process.
Hard skills vs. soft skills: What they are and how to use them to your advantage
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18 min read

Published in Career

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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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44 min read

Published in Cover Letter

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How to write or request a letter of recommendation
Job search prospects can be transformed when a credible external perspective is shared in a letter of recommendation.
How to Write or Request a Letter of Recommendation
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15 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Detail-oriented? How to share it on your resume
A detail-oriented approach is required in many professions, but how do you ensure that your meticulous methods stand out on your resume?
Detail-Oriented? How to Share It on Your Resume
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12 min read
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