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Lisa Dubino
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Cover Letter Tips
Just like your resume, cover letters should be written with a clear focus and each word chosen carefully. Keep your reader in mind. In...
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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Resume Bullet Points and Icons
Bullet points are great for breaking up text on your resume. Here are some guidelines on when to use: Contact information Listing...
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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Get a Picture of Your Keywords - Literally!
A fun way to get a different perspective on your experience is through using a word cloud. Simply upload your resume and you’ll see an...
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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List your skills and computer experience
Help the reader and the ATS software find the skills they’re looking for. What may seem obvious to you, isn’t to a computer or person not...
Lisa Dubino
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Using company specific jargon and abbreviations
Never assume the reader knows what you’re referring to when you use lingo on your resume. This goes along the lines of don’t make them...
Lisa Dubino
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Using buzzwords and fluff
One goal for your resume is to tell your work story as authentically and genuinely as possible in one page. Don’t pad it with unnecessary...
Lisa Dubino
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How Much Time Does a Recruiter Spend Reading Your Resume?
How much time does a recruiter spend? What's your guess: Recruiters read the whole thing - They don’t want to miss any detail and want to...
