The Brazen Careerist has some good advice for people who want to edit their resume. Her top three tips? Focus on your achievements, treat your resume like a marketing document, and don’t give it all away… You’ll have to read the article to find out just what that means!
Archive for March, 2008
Edit Your Resume Like a Professional
Posted by Sarah on March 28, 2008
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Federal Aid First
Posted by Sarah on March 24, 2008
Looking for ways to pay for school? Check out this list of frequently asked questions about federal student loans. Reading this might help you decide if this is the option for you!
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Indeed!
Posted by Sarah on March 24, 2008
If you’ve never used Indeed to search for jobs, it is time to start. Indeed is a search engine that lets you search jobs by keyword; it’s alot like Google, actually. And, better yet, it searches established job sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, as well as individual company job sites. Give it a try and see what you can find!
Posted in All, Job Openings, Job Searching | 2 Comments »
Bridges 2008 Career and College Fair
Posted by Sarah on March 14, 2008
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Place: Bridges High Adventure Hall
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Who is it for and what’s being offered:
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Ages 16 and up
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Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities
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Employment Opportunities
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Training Opportunities
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Higher Education Opportunities
We highly recommend that all who attend:
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Have Copies of your Resume to Distribute to Vendors
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Be Dressed Appropriately and Professionally
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How to Cram for a College Exam
Posted by Sarah on March 12, 2008
If you have an exam tomorrow, and you are just now sitting down to study, you must read this. This post has very specific advice on how to cram for your exam using whatever tools you might have available. Good luck!
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How to Prepare for a Layoff
Posted by Sarah on March 12, 2008
Obviously, no one wants to be laid off. But, this article has some great tips that can help turn a potentially negative situation into a positive one.
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How to Communicate Your Weaknesses
Posted by Sarah on March 9, 2008
A very common question in job interviews is, “So what’s your greatest weakness?” If you’re not prepared for the question, it can definitely trip you up. Check out this article from wikiHow to get some advice on how to answer this question and turn it all into a positive.
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