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How to Use about.me as Your Online CV

Notice how many resumes we have to keep on our computer, and how we need to update every single file whenever we start looking for a new job? Of course, we shouldn’t really be complaining because we are the ones looking for a job, but what if we have a really good opportunity, and we…

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6 Resume Gimmicks You MUST Avoid

When you’re writing your resume, it’s natural to want to stand out. After all, this one document is the only thing that most employers see of their applicants before beginning the “weeding” process in which interviewees are selected. Why let yourself slip between the cracks with a cookie-cutter resume? Distinguishing yourself in your resume with…

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How to Impress a Tech Recruiter in an Interview and Get the Job

The tech industry is in need of a lot of talent. With the way technology is advancing, and the competition that is going on between companies, the competitors are always looking for the best and the brightest individuals who can come up with good ideas as well as polish those ideas and turn them into…

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Why Online is the Future of Job Interviewing

Job interviews are daunting enough, but now more and more are moving online and using video. This infographic by iMeet explains why online is the future of job interviewing. Takeaways: Since 2011, the use of video interviews has risen by 49%. 66% of candidates prefer to use video during the interview process. Communication is conveyed…

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Meet the Robots Reading Your Resume

Have you ever applied online for a job you thought you were perfect for, only to never hear back from the employer? Your resume might have been kicked out of the application pool because you designed it for human eyes – not for the robot eyes of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), the recruiting tools many…