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Lisa Dubino
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Using buzzwords and fluff
Crafting an authentic and compelling work story on your resume is a vital goal, and doing so succinctly within one page requires a...
Lisa Dubino
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It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You Know
Securing a job via a standard job board is a rare occurrence. Studies highlight that an impressive 80% of people secure employment...
Lisa Dubino
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You Can’t Be All Things to All People
Using the same resume for each job is a waste of time and a bad strategy for success. You need to position your resume with a specific...
Lisa Dubino
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What’s the most common resume mistake?
Format: check. Typos: check. Highlighting duties instead of accomplishments: Fail. Do better than the basic job description. Go from “all...
Lisa Dubino
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Icons, Symbols, and Abbreviations in Your Resume
Yes, it’s okay to use icons, symbols, and abbreviations in your resume. But, use them carefully and strategically: Icons are, well, fun...
Lisa Dubino
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Competing with the Masses on Job Boards
From a study by LinkedIn, research shows that 70% of all jobs are not published publicly on jobs sites and as much as 80% of jobs are...
Lisa Dubino
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Always Take the Interview
Interviewing takes practice. No matter how trivial the job might seem, take the interview. This is a great opportunity to try new things...
Lisa Dubino
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What is ATS software?
It’s man versus machine when it comes to Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software. This is a program that searches your resume for...
Lisa Dubino
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Ask for help
Make it a goal to connect with one person, outside your family, every day. One way to do this is to ask for help. Here’s how: Set a...
Lisa Dubino
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Casting a Wide Net vs. Target Shooting
It is better to be strategic and narrow your search than to throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks. Eventually, the spaghetti...
