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How to Get the Job You Want

You want the job, but how do you get it? This infographic by CashNetUSA.com has all the answers! Takeaways: Build a winning resume – 70% of employers prefer a traditional resume. 31% of employers want hard skills from candidates. Keep your resume short – don’t ever make it longer than a page. The average hiring manager…

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How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

Your salary is one of the most important parts of a job. How do you go about negotiating a higher one? GradSchoolHub.com gives you the perfect guide to getting it. Takeaways: Stand out at work – accept challenges and put your all into your job. Plan your approach before the big meeting. Timing is everything…

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Top 10 Tips to Writing a Great Cover Letter

Cover letters are letter that you send to accompany your CV when applying for a job. The infographic below lists the top 10 tips to a great cover letter. Takeaways: Show the company you have done some research about them. Don’t rewrite your CV – make it different! If you’re emailing your CV, put your…

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How to Craft the Perfect Modern Resume

The day and age of education and job history resumes are long-gone. Today’s successful resumes are social, interactive and are brought to life for all those reading it. In a digital world, text becomes more than letters, words and sentences on a page. The phrases come alive, grab attention and guide the hiring professional through…

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The Ultimate Guide to Films About Job Searches

Unfortunately, Hollywood, independent film producers and cable channels all have the same goal with movies:  to entertain you and make money. Therefore if one is looking for a movie about an interesting career to pursue that is both fulfilling, lucrative and legal, they may be a bit disappointed. Most job related movies are about greed,…