A Resume for All Reasons

You’re looking for a job. No matter what the reason, the slow economy probably isn’t making your job hunt easy. With so many applicants per job, you need to have a really great resume to compete, and you need to get that great resume out where recruiters and employers can easily find it.
 
First, let’s look at what brings you to the point of looking for a job. Then we’ll figure out what sort of job you want and how to create a resume that will impress employers, even in these tough times.

Pink Slip Blues

Getting laid off or fired feels awful! Whether you see a pink slip coming your way or it lands on your desk with no forewarning, it can feel like a wrecking ball fell on your head. With the number of layoffs happening ...

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