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What is the Average US Salary? Check How Much You Should Be Earning Now with Our Complete Guide
What is the average US salary? Check how much you should be earning now with our complete guide

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

Are you getting paid fairly? In the following guide, we will take a look at what the average US salary is so that you can compare yours. Here’s what you should know.
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Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

How to highlight military experience on your resume
Your transition out of the military requires a resume that expresses your talents in a way that civilian employers will understand. The blog below offers tips for making the most of your service in your post-military resume.
How to highlight military experience on your resume
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14 min read

Published in Career

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

What to do when you lose your job: the definitive survival guide
Your boss has called you into their room and said the words you were afraid to hear. Your guts wrench. Don’t panic. Here’s what to do when you lose your job.
What to do when you lose your job: the definitive survival guide
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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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22 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to Answer “Walk Me Through Your Resume”
The toughest interview questions are those where you could say almost anything you want. A boring answer to “walk me through your resume” has the potential to kill the vibe of any interview. An exciting response may conversely mean that the job is as good as yours.
How to Answer “Walk Me Through Your Resume”
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11 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

An anxious person’s guide to interviews
Everyone experiences anxiety before and during an interview. That is entirely normal. The outcome simply matters too much. Having said that, if you are prone to excessive levels of anxiety at critical moments, this blog may suggest some ways to lessen the impact.
An anxious person’s guide to interviews
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13 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

The truth about lying on your resume
Filling your resume with exclusively truthful statements about your career is harder than you might think. Lying on a resume can take many forms. Don’t give in to temptation.
The truth about lying on your resume
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12 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to announce a new job on LinkedIn
New job announcements on LinkedIn are essential for someone who wants to express gratitude to past colleagues and share their excitement about new beginnings. Here are a few tips to shape your message.
How to announce a new job on LinkedIn how
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10 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to answer the “what are your salary requirements?” question (with quick examples)
A potential employer wants to talk about money. So, how do you answer the salary requirements question? Here’s our guide on getting it right from the offset.
How to answer the “what are your salary requirements?” question (with quick examples)
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12 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to list publications on a resume like a pro with examples
If you’ve gone through the trials of writing a paper or article, don’t be afraid to brag about it. Here’s how to list publications on your resume like a professional.
How to list publications on a resume like a pro with examples
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12 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

“Dear Sir or Madam”: The wrong way to start a cover letter and your best alternatives
“Sir” or “Madam” might have their place in polite society, but not in cover letters. Here, we look at why “Dear Sir or Madam” is the wrong way to address your cover letter recipient and the best alternatives.
“Dear Sir or Madam”: The wrong way to start a cover letter and your best alternatives
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13 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to decline a job offer if you already accepted
No one likes being rejected. Hiring managers certainly don’t expect rejection if you have already accepted their job offer. Here is how you let them down gently.
How to decline a job offer if you already accepted
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14 min read
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