Tag Archives: Resume

How to Write Your Resume with a Winning Edge

Posted 68 days ago by David Lammert

A recent study by the employment services agency Manpower found that 84% of workers are planning to look for a new job this year. How about you? Are you in this majority? Even February 2012’s unemployment report showed that the …

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Using these words will help you get your next job!

Posted 696 days ago by David Lammert

With so many people still out of work I am surprised by the number of resumes I receive that are poorly written. It seems to me that many have not taken the opportunity to review their resume and to do …

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Do I Need a Cover Letter with My Resume?

Posted 719 days ago by David Lammert

Today, many job seekers feel their resumes seem to disappear into a “black hole” after applying for a position. This has many wondering if there is any point in sending a cover letter with their resume. That answer is absolutely …

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Identifying Resume Fraud

Posted 810 days ago by David Lammert

Resume fraud, or an applicant replacing factual information with “a little white lie” is not new problem. Although the economic downturn may have increased applicant desperation and fabrication, this problem has been around for years and occurs at all levels. …

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Why You Aren’t Getting Interviews

Posted 845 days ago by David Lammert

This first step of the hiring process can be a difficult and frustrating one. Many times a candidate will tell me they came across a perfect job, submitted a resume and cover letter and never heard from anyone. This unfortunate …

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