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Icons, Symbols, and Abbreviations in Your Resume
Is it okay to use icons, symbols, and abbreviations in your resume? Yes and no. A big NO for submitting online through an application...

Lisa Dubino
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Get a Picture of Your Keywords - Literally!
Add a touch of fun to your self-reflection by gaining a fresh perspective on your experiences through the use of a word cloud. Here's how...

Lisa Dubino
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Cover Letter Tips
Crafting a cover letter is akin to composing your resume—precision and focus are paramount. Every word should be deliberate, with the...

Lisa Dubino
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The Columbo Effect
One of my favorite '70s television shows is “Columbo.” Columbo was a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department . His...

Lisa Dubino
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When in Doubt, Ask for Clarification
Sometimes during an interview, you’ll get a vague question that makes you scramble. Instead of making an assumption about what the...

Lisa Dubino
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Networking made easy
During an online networking event, put your contact info in the chat. This could be the best use of a video chat!

Lisa Dubino
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Read, Listen, Study
Keep your passion alive by staying informed in your area of interest. Utilize downtime to immerse yourself in podcasts, delve into...

Lisa Dubino
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Prepare your pitch
Before you go into a networking event, either in real life (IRL) or online, have your elevator pitch ready. Write it out, memorize it,...

Lisa Dubino
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Keep your answers fresh
In an effort to not come across as a survivor of back-to-back interviews, change up your canned answers. Test a few examples beforehand...

Lisa Dubino
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Have your interview questions ready
If I had to pick one piece of advice for interviewing, aside from the obvious of appearance and having your work area set up, it would be...

Lisa Dubino
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