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Switching Careers Successfully – Advice from a Recruiter

Get a recruiter’s perspective on the best way to position yourself for a new career.

Nov 4, 2016

How to be an Unforgettable Job Applicant

Learn how to impress an employer at different stages of the hiring process.

Oct 7, 2016

12 Tips to Refresh Your Resume and Cover Letter!

Fall is a great time for fresh starts; use these tips to refresh your resume and cover letter! RESUMES Update. Add any new jobs, skills, education, certifications, and software. Delete skills, bullets points, or certifications that are out of date or no longer relevant. Keywords. Most resumes are now scanned for specific criteria. Include keywords […]

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Established Professionals, In Transition, Job Search, Job Search Materials, New Grads, Rising Professionals

Resumes Revealed: The Real Reasons Why Recruiters Don’t Call You Back and What To Do About It

Have you ever submitted a resume online only to have it disappear into the employer’s internet black hole? Just like the old expression “beauty is in the eye of...
Apr 22, 2016

How to Write Emails and Job Apps Like a Total Pro

Writing skills are a critical part of a career in any industry. When we learn to compose emails with impact, they can lead to new relationships and change our...
Apr 1, 2016

5 Steps to Help Focus Your Job Search

Job searches today need to be focused. Employers expect candidates to know what they are looking for and to demonstrate how they would add value to the organization. Wherever you are in your career, and whether you are considering a specific path or multiple paths, here are five steps you can take to help focus […]

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How to Create a Standout LinkedIn Profile that Gets Results

LinkedIn currently has 380 million users, and that number is growing by 2 new users per second. LinkedIn is being used in 200 countries worldwide and in 20 languages. In...
Oct 23, 2015

Setting Yourself Apart: How to Communicate Your Personal Brand

Good college degree? Check. Solid work experience? Check. Diverse skill set? Check. Graduates of UVA and other top schools have a lot in common. So, what are you doing...
Oct 9, 2015

Career Transitions for the Underemployed

If you were looking for (or losing) a job during the economic downturn of recent years, you might find yourself now in a job beneath your skill or experience...
Mar 6, 2015

Key Strategy: Targeted Résumés

A well-crafted résumé is essential to opening the doors to the opportunities you seek.  You need to think of your résumé as a sales tool designed to sell you...
Feb 7, 2014