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Ace It!

By | February 11th, 2011|Uncategorized|

This week we have talked about a variety of tips that help you successfully land your next interview and even your next job. There are still a few things to remember. Once you get called for an interview- it’s time to Ace it! This is going to determine whether or not you are offered a [...]

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Are You Found Easily?

By | February 10th, 2011|Uncategorized|

If you know companies are looking for applicants then you can position yourself to increase your chances of getting found by making sure your resume and online portfolio is full of keywords and focused. One important job search strategy you can use is to focus your efforts on the same job sites that companies are [...]

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Use Your Network

By | February 9th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Networking is a popular way that job seekers hear about and find job openings. You can use your network as one of your job search strategies since letting your connections know you are searching will absolutely help you. I highly recommend LinkedIn! Your connections may be able to help find a job quicker. So, connect [...]

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Be on Top and Customize Your Search

By | February 8th, 2011|Uncategorized|

The job market is crowded especially since employers and recruiters are turning to LinkedIn to find candidates so how to you leverage yourself ahead of your competition? One of the most important job search strategies you can use is LinkedIn since it is a professional network that has so many search capabilities. Be sure that [...]

Succes Job Search Strategy Series

By | February 7th, 2011|Uncategorized|

If you are still job searching and are wondering why you cannot find a job even though you have applied at numerous companies and job boards; then let’s rethink how you are going about it. Job searching isn’t just applying and hoping you will get called for an interview, there is more to it. Today’s [...]

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Make Your Resume Sizzle

By | February 4th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Are you putting off writing your resume because you are unsure where to start? It doesn’t have to be like that because CSG can help you in so many ways whether you are looking for a resume consultation, LinkedIn portfolio, bio, cover letter and more because our certified and professional resume writers use words that [...]

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More Points for a Successful Resume

By | February 3rd, 2011|Uncategorized|

There are words that detract from the overall effectiveness of your resume. You want to stay away from confusing language or vague phrases and clichés. Unless you're trying to communicate your ability to function as an integral part of a team, words like supported and contributed are not going to be very effective in a [...]

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How to make Your Resume Stand Out

By | February 2nd, 2011|Uncategorized|

You’ve taken steps to have your resume professionally created but how do you know that potential employers even see your resume or even more, how do you know it will stand out enough to get that interview call? Using specific keywords ensures your resume is seen by recruiters and potential employers since they use the [...]

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Powerful Intro with Your Cover Letter

By | February 1st, 2011|Uncategorized|

While your resume gives a potential employer enough information to make the decision to call you in for an interview, adding a cover letter that explains in depth the unique skills and qualifications that make you ideal for the role is worth its weight in gold. When addressing your cover letter, make sure you know [...]

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Successful Use of Your Resume

By | January 31st, 2011|Uncategorized|

This week’s blog post is all about how to use your resume successfully. Today we will talk about the "email resume" and what format should be used. Since most employers request your resume to be emailed with a cover letter, it is important to use the correct format. Instead of attaching your resume, use the [...]

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