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How to write accomplishments for your resume
by 
Paul Drury
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.
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Published in Career
by Paul Drury
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Published in Job Interview
by 
Karl Kahler
Is it important to send a thank you email after a job interview? Only if you really want the job! Here are some tips on how to write this thank you note and when to send it, along with some examples.
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Published in Resume Help
Resume keywords aren’t just trendy buzzwords thrown around in HR blogs. In today’s competitive job market, resume keywords are essential to getting your application past automated gatekeepers (known as Applicant Tracking Systems) and into the hands of human hiring managers.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
When you end a cover letter to apply for your dream job, you should be leaving a carefully-crafted impression right up to the very last word.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
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Highlighting their accomplishments is any candidate’s top priority, and in a world of limited attention spans, the first word of any accomplishment needs to pack a punch.
Published in Cover Letter
by Karl Kahler
A letter of interest and a cover letter are similar but not identical documents used to apply for a job. Here we explore the differences and discuss how to write each of them to maximize your chances of getting the job that’s right for you in 2024.
Highest-paying jobs with the most and least competition
Finding a job can be tricky, especially one that pays well. If you're trying to increase your chances of finding that high paying role then it helps to know what you're up against.
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Published in Cover Letter
by Karl Kahler
Choosing a good cover letter font is important because it affects the legibility and the overall look and feel of this crucial job application document. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of various fonts (and font sizes) so you can make an informed choice.
Published in Resume Help
by Karl Kahler
In choosing the best font for a resume, sources often disagree on this topic. Let us guide you through the pros and cons and let's look at some most commonly mentioned fonts and explore the basic principles
