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When you are writing a resume, it is important to know how employers will review it. That way, you can make sure your resume will be noticed out of the hundreds they receive.

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While it's not so difficult to add a connection on LinkedIn when you already know the person, approaching someone you don't know, like a hiring manager, recruiter, the head of the department you want to work for, or a contact that can help get you through to the decision maker is a different story.

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4 Mistakes Job Seekers Make With Their LinkedIn Headline

Being on LinkedIn is a must today. Not only can you find recent and relevant job openings, but it also opens up the opportunity for employers and recruiters to find you, for you to do research on the company and specific individuals within the organization, and for you to build your professional network.

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3 Things To Know About LinkedIn Endorsements

Ever wonder what having LinkedIn skills endorsements say about you to employers?

Endorsements are supposed to help your profile. Yet, in some instances, it may be hurting your efforts to come off as that “perfect" candidate for the job.

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10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Any Interview

Your cover letter and resume have made a positive impression on a potential employer, and they've called you in for an interview. Now, you need to ensure the employer stays impressed with you and your potential in their organization.

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3 Ways To Get Your Resume Past The ATS

If you're submitting your resume through a job board or company website, there's a good chance your resume is being run through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), the software many of today's employers use to read and rank resumes that come in.

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3 Tips On What NOT To Do In Your Cover Letter

The cover letter may be a second thought to many job seekers because there's the feeling that employers aren't going to read it. But the truth is you never know if it'll get read or not.

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4 Ways To Turn Resume Fluff Into Marketable Facts

Your resume is the most important document to advance your career. And given employers will only scan it for about 7-10 seconds, you need to make sure you scream, “Here's what I can do for you!"

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3 Tips To Get Your Resume In The 'Yes' Pile

Learn How To Get Around The Applicant Tracking System

Catch Their Attention In 6 Seconds

Show Proof Statements

1. Have A Reason To Connect

2. Share What You Have In Common

3. Mention A Mutual Acquaintance

4, Don't Ask For A Job On First Contact

5. Congratulate And Give Recognition

1. Letting It Default To Your Current Job Title & Company

2. Not Presenting Your Selling Point

3. Not Peppering Your LinkedIn Headline With Keywords

4. Not Being Memorable

You Don't Have To Accept Every Endorsement

Guide People On How You Want To Be Endorsed

Ask For A Recommendation

1. Arriving Late

2. Jumping Into The Discussion Of Pay And Benefits

3. Answering Your Phone

4. Talking Badly About Your Previous Or Current Employer

5. Being Brief, Hiding From Questions, Or Talking Too Much

6. Not Asking Questions

7. Dressing Inappropriately

8. Being Unprepared

9. Lying

10. Being Inattentive

1. Make Sure The ATS Can Read Your Resume

2. Help The ATS Identify Sections And Information

3. List The Most Appropriate Keywords

1. Don't Waste The Opening Paragraph

2. Don't Tell Your Story (Talk About What You Can Do For Them)

3. Don't Have Long Paragraphs

1. Don't Rely On Terms That Describe Character (Soft Skills)

2. Use Numbers And Symbols

3. Don't List Responsibilities Of Your Previous Jobs, Demonstrate Outcomes

4. Only Detail Specialized Technical Skills

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