3 Rules to Follow-up on Your Resume

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“You sent out the resume – you’re a perfect fit – and yet no one calls. Sound familiar?

In fact, a majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume.

So the big question is, “When is it appropriate to follow-up with an employer on my submission and how do I do it?”

There is no answer that will fit every scenario, but there

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Brand Your Resume With These 5 Techniques

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“You’ve probably heard it a million times: Personal branding is important to the success of a job search. Why is it so important? Because as a unique job seeker, it helps define you as an individual and makes you stand out as a prime candidate.

There are aspects of your background that make you incredibly unique and highly qualified—and your job is to highlight those aspects so that hiring managers

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Why to Request Outplacement If You’re Laid-Off

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“WARNING: If you’ve been affected by a layoff, or you get laid-off in near future, you should see if your employer will provide you with outplacement services to speed up your job search.

Why? The average length of time it takes to find a job right now is 39 weeks.

Unemployment benefits (depending where you are) run for 26 weeks. Do the math.

You need help as a

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10 Secrets to Successfully Grow Your LinkedIn Network

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“LinkedIn is the premier business networking site for job-seekers at all levels and all ages.

There are some things newbies need to know about LinkedIn, though, before it will be valuable as a job search tool.

In fact, whatever you’re using LinkedIn for, you should follow these 10 tips.”

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5 Legitimate Work-At-Home Job Possibilities

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Guest post by Holly Miller

Are There Legitimate Work At Home Options?

People have long been attracted to the idea of legitimate work at home opportunities. Unfortunately however, many are discouraged from the endeavor by the flood of “get rich quick” scams, or they believe the only options are selling health goods or cleaning products.

Fortunately, those are far from the truth about opportunities based in a home environment. Depending on your

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