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Susan is an experienced writer and editor with expertise in education, business, technology, and human resources. She specializes in explaining complex topics in clear, concise language. Susan is a digital nomad who maintains a travel blog of her adventures with her husband. She loves taking photos, yoga and new adventures. Of course, as a writer, she has an incomplete novel in the cloud.
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Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

10 Top childcare skills to boost your resume
Working with children should be fun, but it takes knowledge and preparation to make it all seem like fun and games. This list of top childcare skills for your resume will help you focus on what you need to enhance your childcare career.
10 Top childcare skills to boost your resume
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8 min read

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14 Top LaTeX resume Templates
Unless you’re a designer (or even if you are), developing your own resume from scratch is probably not for you. There are hundreds of templates out there, and you don’t want to plow through all of them. Let us do it for you.
14 Top LaTeX resume Templates
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13 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Free resume checker: grade & score your expected performance
You’ve written and rewritten, looking for the best wording for your accomplishments, which keywords to use and whether your summary expresses exactly what you want it to. But how do you really know if your resume is the best it can be? Get a resume score from our free checker.
Free resume checker: grade & score your expected performance
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6 min read

Published in Cover Letter

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Does my cover letter need an address?
Does the company’s street address really matter when you’re not sending snail mail? What about your own address? Should you just include city and state only? We look at the question: does my cover letter need an address?
Does my cover letter need an address?
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5 min read

Published in Career

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Reference letter vs. recommendation letter: what's the difference?
Whether you’re applying for a job, an academic award, or another opportunity, you will need the backing of people who know you and your work. Understanding the difference between a letter of recommendation vs. a reference letter can make all the difference in getting your candidacy to the next step.
Reference letter vs. recommendation letter: what's the difference?
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

The best way to rate and represent skill levels on a resume
A targeted skills section is a major component of an excellent resume. Adding your skill level to your resume makes that section even more effective. The blog below will help you develop a resume skills section that represents your abilities at their best.
The best way to rate and represent skill levels on a resume
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8 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Skills analysis: this is what people put on their resume
Trying to pare down your skills list and wondering which will set you apart from the crowd and which you can jettison without losing standing in the ATS? Our super analysis of millions of job applications lets you know exactly what skills and courses other people put on their resume.
Skills analysis: this is what people put on their resume
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11 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Excel skills resume: highlighting your proficiency effectively
Your spreadsheets are the talk of the company because they look so great. You want to make sure your application to your dream job includes that you excel at Excel, but how do you highlight that on your resume? We look at how to do just that.
Excel skills resume: highlighting your proficiency effectively
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11 min read

Published in Career

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

The best time to apply for jobs
Should you send that application during the summer or over winter holiday? Over the weekend or first thing Monday? Timing may not be everything, but it can make a difference in your application. We look at the best time to apply for jobs to make the most of your search.
The best time to apply for jobs
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11 min read

Published in Career

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Applying for jobs remotely: is it any different?
There’s a big world out there and you’re itching to explore it, but let’s face it, you have to eat. A remote job may be the answer. The blog below gets to the nitty gritty of what you need to know about securing a job that also lets you pack your bag and move on when you want to.
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6 min read
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