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Improving your resume is as easy as changing a few words! By applying these 5 strategies, you can better highlight your qualifications and show recruiters that you truly are a great fit for the position.
Resume/Cover Letter Advice
Are you interested in working in a startup environment? VentureFizz and General Assembly teamed up to create a webinar sharing advice on how to land a job specifically at a tech startup. Hosted by the CEO of VentureFizz and a variety of talent acquisition professionals, this webinar includes great tips for job searches, virtual interviews, and resume prep. You can access the webinar recording here.
Sometimes, our personal and professional lives are forced to intersect. One of these instances is if you decide to include a “Hobbies and Interests” section on your resume. Of course, you want these to present you in a positive light. There are many things that you might enjoy doing that you would not openly share with your coworkers and supervisors. Treat your “Hobbies and Interests” section similarly. Here is a non-exhaustive list of appropriate hobbies and interests that could impress …
When the topic of resumes gets brought up, it’s usually regarding what you should be putting on your resume. However, there are a few red flags that go off to recruiters about certain resume components when you include them, that could hurt you more than helping you when looking for a job. Use your best judgment and when in doubt, come in and talk to a Career Coach at the Pulsifer Career Development Center! Here are five things that (generally) …
Accounting resumes tend to be more traditional and standardized. Therefore, the challenge is to get your resume to stand out while still following best practices and highlighting all of your qualifications and previous experience. Not sure how to turn your good resume into a great one? See a breakdown of a few good vs. bad accounting resumes, including comments and feedback, here.
Now that it’s officially the fall semester and students are applying, interviewing, and getting hired, it’s important to update your resume! Remember, there are a few tips for success:
Update your resume frequently!
As soon as you start a new role or position (whether it be for a club or a job!), you can add that experience to your resume. Make sure to use powerful, action-based, and result-focused words to really leave your mark!
Focus on your passions.
Your resume …
Compelling action verbs help you describe your past accomplishments and stand out from other candidates. Use these 18 verbs to elevate your resume to the next level!
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How do you draft a cover letter that will help get you interviews at some of the top consulting firms? This is a great question and the good folks at IGotAnOffer.com provide some excellent information that will help guide you. I encourage you to read their article to learn more.
Consulting Cover Letter Article Link
