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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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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...

Lisa Dubino
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Update, then upload
After you change-up your resume, even with little tweaks, the next step is to update it online. This includes: LinkedIn Glassdoor Indeed...

Lisa Dubino
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Use a clear profile on your resume
Don’t make the reader work for it. Keep your profile concise. Say WHAT you are, WHO you help, HOW you make their life/work better, and what makes you credible. Need help? Click here for a worksheet.

Lisa Dubino
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What’s your value proposition?
A value proposition is a business term that tells prospects why they should do business with one company versus the competition, and makes the benefits of their products or services crystal clear from the outset. In job search terms, your value proposition is why a company should pick you over the other candidates. Where do you shine? What can you contribute? How are you of service? The profile section for your resume and LinkedIn page is where this would go, front and center

Lisa Dubino
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Brag book - what’s in yours?
What’s a brag book? Literally, a portfolio of documents such as letters of reference, ranking reports, and training certificates that...

Lisa Dubino
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Keywords - Choose Wisely!
Every word on your resume is important. There isn’t enough room to waste space. And some words are more important than others. Your first...

Lisa Dubino
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Always include a cover letter
You will greatly improve your chance of getting an interview by including a cover letter, even if you’re not prompted to in an online...

Lisa Dubino
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Get your references in order
Ensure your references are ready to shine when you need them. Select three individuals: a colleague you've worked with, a supervisor you...

Lisa Dubino
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