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Tips in a Nutshell from Recruiters

Posted on October 27, 2015 by kdb9

Did you notice all the well-dressed students walking on campus? Chances are some of them were headed over to the Bryce Jordan Center for the fall Career Fair to speak with recruiters.  I caught up with a few recruiters to … Continue reading →

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How to Land a Job with Your Study Abroad Experience

Posted on July 16, 2014 by kdb9

Perhaps you spent multiple weeks on an ecosystem service project in Peru, attended lectures at a foreign university on social policy, or tested your physical limits by trekking to remote scenic wonders. You may have practiced language skills or gained … Continue reading →

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Action Verbs for Your Résumé

Posted on January 21, 2014 by kdb9

    Save the readers of your résumé time by conveying your information concisely using short phrases that begin with action verbs. Use the appropriate verb tense too, most likely either simple present or simple past, depending on when the action … Continue reading →

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Just the Deets: Your Résumé’s Reference Page

Posted on September 20, 2013 by kdb9

We “Yelp” a restaurant to find out what others thought of the food before we go there, and similarly employers will want to find out what others thought of you before they hire you. Most of the time, prospective employers … Continue reading →

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Transferable Skills Just Like Michael’s

Posted on October 3, 2012 by kdb9

You’ve got skills. You’ve had jobs and spent a lot of time in classrooms. Each day you’re gaining what prospective employers call transferable skills: ones that you already possess that transfer from one position to another. Don’t discount the importance… Continue reading →

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What Recruiters Look at On Your Resume

Posted on April 13, 2012 by kdb9

The article, “What Recruiters Look at During the 6 Seconds They Spend on Your Resume,” from LinkedIn’s Business Insider writer, Vivian Giang (4/9/12)reports on a fascinating study. Eye tracking, which examines eye movements to analyze the time someone spends on… Continue reading →

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MAKE IT PRETTY: Your Résumé Contact Info

Posted on October 6, 2011 by kdb9
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I Have No Name to Send My Cover Letter To?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by kdb9

Dear Del,I have a question about cover letters. If you can’t find the person whom you would address the cover letter to, is it okay to put “Dear Recruiter” or something like that? Thanks, ErikaThe short answer is, YES. You… Continue reading →

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Making Your Résumé’s Work Section WORK

Posted on September 14, 2011 by kdb9

Most résumés include a Work Experience Section in which you give your employment history. Remember even if you don’t have employment related to your field, you should include some kind of employment or volunteer experience. Your potential employer is looking… Continue reading →

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Death by OBJECTIVE

Posted on August 31, 2011 by kdb9

On average, potential employers will spend only 30 seconds scanning your entire résumé, and if they come across a poorly written objective, your entire résumé can die a premature death. The résumé objective plays a key role in making a… Continue reading →

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