Resume Advice | Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter

How to apply for jobs that are a reach

Published on February 1st, 2010
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Making a strong connection between what you offer and what your targeted employer needs is key to reaching for a job that you know you are qualified to do. Here are some tips…

How a resume writer can help you

Published on January 17th, 2010
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If you are in a rut with your resume, read on!

Common errors on resumes

Published on October 21st, 2009
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More on avoiding errors that could deter your chances for a great job. It’s time to focus on homophones!

How (and why) you should create error-free resumes

Published on October 21st, 2009
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You can’t be too careful when you write your resume. Studies show that even one typo can eliminate you from consideration.

Does your resume need to grow up?

Published on October 3rd, 2009
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Are you sending out “your father’s” resume – or its equivalent? Time for your resume to grow up and get a face lift!

Video resumes – more popular, but use with caution

Published on August 25th, 2009
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Video resumes are growing in popularity, as job seekers desperately try to distinguish themselves. However, beware! You could do yourself more harm than good, and a strong, written resume is still key!

My, how tastes (and resumes) have changed!

Published on July 29th, 2009
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Is your resume as outdated as a suit of armor? If you have not used it for a long time, it is very possible (even likely) that you are highlighting outdated conventions and probably making yourself look like a “dinosaur” job seeker. Read on for another in a series of NYC-inspired posts!

Art – and the “right” way to job search – are in the eye of the beholder

Published on July 28th, 2009
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Art – and resume writing – is in the eye of the beholder. There is no “one size fits all,” and job seekers must evaluate how to appeal to their audience. Read on for more thoughts on resume writing…

Edit your resume. It’s very impotent. :-)

Published on June 17th, 2009
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There are so many potential pitfalls for job seekers to step in with their resumes. Make sure you are not telling your potential employer what a great “manger” you are or about your “impotent” work! A funny video ties it all together!