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Showing posts with label Resume. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Resume. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Do we need AI-optimized resumes?

The Verge: With AI-backed hiring on the rise, tips for “hacking” your resume are all over social media. As job search companies increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to sort through applications, job seekers wonder how to best position themselves with those filters in mind.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

How to Create Resumés That Stand Out (And, Yes, You Probably Need More Than One)

Dance Magazine: If you’re pursuing a professional dance career, you’re probably used to wearing many hats—performer, choreographer, marketer, producer. Here’s another to add to your list: resumé generator. At any given time, you’ll likely need two very different resumés: one for performance gigs and one for stop-gap side jobs that often exist outside of the dance field.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Most important résumé hack for job search success

www.fastcompany.com: If you’re currently on the hunt for a new role, you’ve probably read the same old résumé tips over and over again. “Focus on a clear structure.” “Keep it short and snappy.” “Focus on results, not responsibilities.”

But I’ve worked in recruitment for years. Often, candidates follow all of the advice above, but fail to pick up on the single most important résumé tip of all time: tailor your résumé to your target role.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

25+ Free Microsoft Word Business Card Templates (Printable Ready 2019)

business.tutsplus.com: A well-designed business card can go a long way towards creating a lasting impression about your brand and business. While designing a business card might seem daunting, you can easily design a business card yourself with the right Microsoft Word business card template.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Resume For Entertainment Technicians: What Employers Look For

www.theatreartlife.com: I recently gave a talk at the University of Nevada – Las Vegas to junior and senior theatre students. Among the questions, I was asked how to craft an effective resume. Interestingly this has always been a reliably frequent topic of conversation. Versions of the same question come up when I sit for Q & A’s in the theatre, when I visit college classrooms, and in other professional and educational settings.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

20 Free Creative Resume Templates (Word & PSD Downloads)

business.tutsplus.com: When you see a posting for your dream job, it's easy to get excited about the thought of applying and landing it. But, what if you don't have your resume created or up-to-date?

Nearly every job posting requires submitting a resume. So when you see your next career opportunity posted but don't have your resume ready, you'll need to prepare it quickly.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

10 Things Not To Say During A Job Interview

collegecandy.com: When it comes time to start interviewing for the job of your dreams it can be totally intimidating. Knowing the fate of your career relies on how well you can talk about yourself and your skills to a vital individual can really run you for a loop.

Monday, July 23, 2018

Include these things in your resume to get the recruiter’s attention

www.fastcompany.com: Did you know that–on average–recruiters and hiring managers spend only seven seconds reading your resume before signing you up for an interview–or tossing that precious piece of paper in the trash? That’s not a lot of time to impress a potential employer. But the slush pile doesn’t have to be your job-search fate.