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2023What Every Job Seeker Should Know About Today’s Resumes
What is considered the perfect resume is constantly changing. What was considered a great resume five to ten years ago has dramatically changed. Perhaps you have a resume that has not been updated for some time and now you need to make a job change or seek new employment. Here are 5 reasons to seek out the help of a professional resume writer. • Do…
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2023Preparing for the Job Interview in 2023
Congratulations! You have been invited to a job interview after months of searching. You are excited but at the same time you are a little anxious. What will they ask? What will they want to know? How can I shine? Here are 5 tips to help.Understand the type of interview that you will experience.Is this a phone, video, or computer-generated interview?(What is a computer-generated interview?…
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2023Chrystal Nova’s 2023 Resume Writing Quiz
Long gone are the days when resumes simply listed what your duties were for different jobs. Resumes were plain and neat and even had a heading of “Resume.” The section after your contact information was the famous “objective” section. How much do you know about resumes today? Take this quiz and see if you might need a little help with the process. If so, reach…
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2023Congratulations Parents of the College Class of 2023: Now What?!!
Dear Parent, Congratulations! May has come and gone; you celebrated this momentous graduation with your young adult full of pride and joy. For some, it has been an easy road and for others the road has had some twists and turns; nevertheless, they made it to the finish line and got that cherished diploma. After celebrating, you and your young adult may have some questions…
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2021Interviewing During COVID Times: 5-Tips to Get You Started – Part 2
You now know how to look and sound your best on Zoom. Now the real test is before you: acing the interview! Before the interview, be sure you have done the following: Google the interviewer or recruiter so that you have a little knowledge of the title, position in the company, and professional background.Research the company/organization and note their mission, values, services or products. You…
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2021Interviewing During COVID Times: First Things First – Part 1
Interviewing can be nerve-wracking in normal times. If you haven’t interviewed for some time or are entering the job market for the first time, you’re likely nervous about the interview process – and interviewing in COVID times presents additional challenges! Here are 5 tips so you can do your best on a Zoom interview. After an initial phone or video screening interview you may be…
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2021The 3 Most Dreaded Interview Questions
The three most dreaded interview questions are also the most common ones: Tell me about yourself.Tell me about your strengths.Tell me about your weaknesses. The good news is, since they are so frequently asked, you can have answers ready so they don’t trip you up! Tell me about yourself. “Tell me about yourself” is really asking “Tell me about why I should hire you.” It…
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2021The Virtual Interview: The New World of Interviewing
Have you ever had a virtual interview? It’s different from a live interview on Zoom or a similar video platform. It’s an interview in front of your computer or similar digital device in which you respond to questions that are pre-recorded. There may be a “robot” interviewer present, but no live person will be asking the questions. You will be given a time limit for…
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2021Five Tips to Update and Modernize Your Resume
Maybe you’ve worked at the same company in the same job for many years, so you haven’t needed to update your resume. Maybe you’re a new graduate so you do not have a resume at all! You’re not even sure what should go in a resume. Here is your 2021 guide to help you write your modern resume. The following 5 tips will help you…
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Getting an Internship During COVID Times 04
Most students know that having an internship is an important step to getting experience and boosting their employment opportunities after graduation. For some, the question arises, “Can I still have a meaningful internship during these pandemic times?” Hear what two students have to say about their internship experiences. Tammy is a rising junior at Clemson University with majors in Marketing and Psychology. She…