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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 Resume Help

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Communication skills: how to demonstrate them on your resume
Outlining your communication skills on your resume will show your future employer how you achieve your goals with the help of those around you. These examples will help you get your message across.
Communication skills: How to demonstrate them on your resume
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18 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 Job Interview

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How to accept a job offer + copyable examples
The words you use to accept a job offer will be the first as a new employee of the company that’s just decided to take you on. It’s worth reflecting on how you’ll answer this exciting piece of news. In this blog, we’ll walk you through exactly what you should and shouldn’t say.
How to accept a job offer + copyable examples
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10 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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45 min read

Published in Job Interview

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How to answer the interview question “What motivates you?”
Every interviewer wants to feel that a candidate can’t wait to get started in the job. While the reasons for their motivation may vary, it is the strength of their conviction that will win the day. What makes you excited about coming to work?
How to answer the interview question “What motivates you?”
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15 min read

Published in Resume Help

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Is it OK to have a two-page resume?
The temptation to increase your resume to two pages is real, but is it the right thing to do? For a director-level job seeker, the answer will be yes, but what about everyone else? If you do opt for two pages, make the most of them.
Is it OK to have a two-page resume?
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10 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 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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17 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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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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30 min read
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