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How to announce a new job on LinkedIn

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

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.
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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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11 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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11 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

Published in Career

by Emily StokerEmily Stoker

How to say goodbye to a colleague
Saying goodbye is never easy. However, nailing workplace etiquette while saying something sincere to a coworker who is moving on is particularly tricky. Find out how in this blog post including 40+ examples of leaving messages for a colleague.
How to say goodbye to a colleague
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17 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

This tool removes unnecessary corporate jargon from your emails
Resume.io created a Chrome extension that highlights corporate jargon phrases and buzzwords in your unsent email and suggests replacing them with strong, plain-English alternatives, helping you to communicate with colleagues in a way that is clear, concise and more accessible.
This tool removes unnecessary corporate jargon from your emails
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10 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

Why should we hire you? 10 Tips on how to answer this common interview question
When an interviewer asks “why should we hire you?” you might freeze. Don’t panic. Read our expert advice on how to easily navigate this interview question.
Why should we hire you? 10 Tips on how to answer this common interview question
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17 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

Which country gets the most paid vacation days?
Resume.io analysed the laws covering annual statutory paid leave and paid public holidays in 197 countries across the globe to reveal where in the world employees are entitled to the most time off whilst still being paid.
Which country gets the most paid vacation days?
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15 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Robert LyonsRobert Lyons

How do you give a 30-second elevator pitch?
Whether you’re quickly presenting yourself to a new hiring manager, trying to speak to management about a promotion, or simply presenting a new idea, crafting the perfect elevator pitch will help you give that speech efficiently and effectively.
How do you give a 30-second elevator pitch?
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17 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Bad resume examples
Is your resume bad? Probably not. Could it be better? Well, maybe. Have a look at our bad resume examples and see if you recognize anything that you could improve.
Bad resume examples
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12 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to ask for a promotion
Sensing that you are close to a promotion is an exciting feeling that too many people do not act on early enough. Here is how you ask for a promotion. And get it!
How to ask for a promotion
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16 min read
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