Julie Shenkman

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April 25, 2014 Julie Shenkman

3 Resume Questions We Hear All the Time

This week’s resume writing blog post will take on a mailbag format with questions from real job seekers. Below I have listed out three questions related to resume writing that I received this week with my advice below each one.

April 11, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Tailoring Your Resume for a Career Change

My daily conversations with job seekers cover many topics, but one that I hear quite often about is individuals looking to change careers. Embarking on this transition can seem daunting, but not if you have armed yourself with the right

March 28, 2014 Julie Shenkman

What to Remember for Your Next Interview

If you’ve gotten to the interview stage of the hiring process, you’ve won half the battle getting your foot in the door. Congratulations! Now it’s time to focus your attention to some seemingly simple actions that can mean all the

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March 14, 2014 Julie Shenkman

4 Steps to Listing Promotions on Your Resume

If you are one of the many loyal employees who have held multiple positions while working for the same company for years, you may be wondering how to illustrate this on your resume. It is quite common to make mistakes

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February 28, 2014 Julie Shenkman

The Surprising Truth about Resume Page Length

You may have heard that the accepted length of a resume should be no longer than 1 page. While this isn’t entirely untrue, it is certainly no longer the hard and fast rule for candidates seeking employment. It is extremely

February 7, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Before You Talk Salary, Read This

Salary negotiation can be nerve racking and have a major impact on your financial stability on a yearly basis. If you’re out of work and desperately seeking employment, it puts you in an even tougher position to balk at a

January 24, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Is Your Email Address Turning Off Employers?

Today’s topic focuses on something many job seekers fail to consider when applying for jobs. That is how the email address listed on your resume can have a major impact on the likelihood that an employer or hiring manager considers

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January 10, 2014 Julie Shenkman

3 Ways to Get Past Resume Filters

By now you’re probably familiar with the role software can play in the application process for an open position. Gone are the days of going door to door hand delivering your resume to companies in search of a new job.

December 20, 2013 Julie Shenkman

4 Cover Letter Tips to Supplement Your Resume

While the bulk of candidates I speak with are looking for guidance with their resumes, some folks are looking for other ideas on how to effectively market themselves. If you have been successful at crafting the perfect resume (or invested

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December 6, 2013 Julie Shenkman

5 Resume Changes to Make Now

Sometimes the simplest things can leave the biggest impression when a recruiter or hiring manager gives your resume a 30 second review. I have summarized 5 General Resume Tips below that you should implement right away if you want to

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