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Personal Branding: Branding Yourself on the Job Hunt

February 6th, 2012

By AJ Wilcox

We’ve all been there. Applying for jobs by dropping your faceless resume into a pile to be compared against every competing applicant, line item, by line item. It’s depressing, plus it’s much less effective than creating a brand around you.

Imagine the opposite scenario – you are sought out by various employers, begging you to come and interview for their position. Your resume is asked for only after your third interview, simply as a formality to put in the employee file.

Do you need to spend thousands of dollars in design and marketing yourself so you can stand out? No, you most certainly do not. Any reputation or notoriety absolutely helps, but there are lots of ways to stand out amongst the other candidates. » Read more: Personal Branding: Branding Yourself on the Job Hunt

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Resumes: Why Honesty is Important on Your Resume

January 26th, 2012

By PeopleCheck

Few things are more important when job hunting than your resume.  What many don’t realize is that the accuracy of the resume is as important as the visual appeal of the document.  When forming a resume, or updating an old one, it’s important to make that resume as accurate and honest as possible.  Here are a few reasons why.

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Once a feature of larger companies, many smaller companies these days are utilizing a background check program or provider for resume checks of prospect employees.  What that means for you as a prospective employee is that they will be looking at your entire work history in detail, and inaccuracies on your resume could lead to red flags for companies.  Accuracy and honesty on your resume will only further validate your value to a » Read more: Resumes: Why Honesty is Important on Your Resume

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Laid Off After 40: Tips for Finding a Job After 40

January 24th, 2012
If you’re over 40 and you are in need of employment, things may not be as easy as they used to be when it comes to landing a job. Let’s face it, the older you become, the harder it is to find a job since most employers prefer to hire younger ones.
However, if you possess extraordinary skills or qualities, you might be able to get your dream job. The secret? Here are some tips for finding a job after age 40:
 
1.       Prepare a very good resume.
The first step towards your dream job after age 40 is to prepare an impressive and professional resume. You can create a resume showing your previous job experiences, organizations you are a member in, related accomplishments, as well as your skills and expertise. Make sure that your resume is free from grammatical errors to make it appear professional. » Read more: Laid Off After 40: Tips for Finding a Job After 40

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