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Career Advice

This archive is dedicated to the most current and up to date resume tips to land that job or promotion.

The Best Combination Resume Style for 2021
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The Best Combination Resume Style for 2021

In Parts 1 & 2 of the series, we’ve looked at the Reverse Chronological Resume and the Functional Resume. The Reverse Chronological Resume lists your pertinent professional roles, starting with your most recent position and working backward from there. In the Functional Resume, your primary skills and accomplishments are highlighted

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The Three Styles of Resumes (Part 2 of 3) The Functional Resume Langley Writing Services
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The Best Functional Resume Style for 2021

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at The Reserve Chronological Resume, ideal for those with a steady school and career record, looking to advance in their existing field or the fields of law and academia. Click here to read Part 1. In Part 2, we will be looking

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Reverse Chronological Resume
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The Best Reverse Chronological Resume for 2021

This post is the first in the series, Three Styles of Resumes. You can find Part 2 and Part 3 here. The Three Styles of Resumes (Part 1 of 3) When it comes to preparing your resume, there are three different styles you can choose from: the reverse chronological, the

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ATS (Advanced Tracking System)
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What is an ATS? How to Beat the System Bots with Your Resume

Have you heard about Applicant Tracking Systems or ATS? Are you confident that your resume will reach the hands of the hiring decision-maker and be read by a living, breathing person? If you’ve applied for a job online, it’s probable that your application has gone through an Applicant Tracking System.

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Career SWOT: Like a Boss
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Career SWOT: A Step by Step Guide

Are you stuck at a career crossroads? Struggling to find a career that matches your skill set and salary expectations? Maybe you have an interview coming up or have been thinking about asking your boss for a promotion. Whatever the reason, a career SWOT analysis can be very beneficial. Standing

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Refresh your Resume
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It’s Time to Refresh Your Resume

As we enter into the 3rd phase of the provincial restart plan, companies are starting to hire again. Due to massive layoffs and corporate structuring in response to Covid-19, the competition is fierce. Your resume and cover letter need to stand out. Here are several strategies to refresh your resume and

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Breast Cancer
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A Near Miss

This week was tough one. On Monday, I met with a client to discuss an upcoming project. I happily met with my client and bounced home to begin my writing projects. Traditionally, January is a busy and exciting time for me. I can expect to work long hours and at

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