What’s up with your marketing resume? You’re a marketing wizard. You know what users want better than they do. You speak their language and take copy from meh to wow. Yet your marketing resume doesn’t show that. How come? You’re so good at your job you could sell links to Google. But once you start […]
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When looking for a new job today, we need both a resume and a LinkedIn profile. Recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates that match a hiring manager’s needs. They then often ask for a copy of your resume so they can pass it along to the hiring manager with the link to your LinkedIn profile. Why?
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Despite what the “career coach” talking heads may say, you should never put your home address on your resume. And if it’s there now, remove it! Many things on the SalaryMatters platform go against the conventional wisdom of the many “career coaches” out there trolling the internet. And listing your home address on your resume
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typographyimages / Pixabay Interview after interview will start with the same thing: “So why don’t you just walk me through your resume?” That, or some close variation. Obviously, the interviewer isn’t after the bare bones information of your career to date; they will (or should have) read your resume already. They want to see how
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It’s a New Year and a reason for a fresh start for some. From making new resolutions, looking for a job change or planning for new activities. Well, the job hunting process is one tough and competitive process. To stand out from the numerous candidates, you have to stay up to date with the latest
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rawpixel / Pixabay When many people sit down to write their resume, they think, “what did/do I do at my job?” It can be tempting to simply jot down a laundry list of responsibilities to show employers the various tasks that you were in charge of. After all, they’re probably looking for some of these
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Note: This piece is based on work largely written by Jon Bishop, former Director of Growth at Heap and the CEO of Better Marketing Decisions. Digital marketing encompasses a huge variety of tactics, tools, and platforms – and learning all of them doesn’t happen overnight. There’s a ton of material out there, and most of
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trudi1 / Pixabay Your resume provides potential employers with a quick snapshot of who are you, and what you have to offer. You want to provide enough information that they can determine your skills and accomplishments (and want to learn more), but not so much that it is overwhelming or confusing. It can be a
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Everyone including your grandma uses social media these days – but that doesn’t make them all digital marketing experts. With resume options already available on LinkedIn, and new ones rolling out on Facebook, it’s time to find out if you’re stretching the truth about your social media experience. If you want to avoid potential employees
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If you’re still in college, you might be more focused on your weekend plans and finals than on resumes, cover letters and job applications. However, if you wait until the last minute, you will certainly lose out on serious job opportunities that often crop up well ahead of college graduation. In addition, a solid resume
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