References for a Job Interview – Tutorial

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References for a Job Interview: Overview             In this lesson, we’ll talk about some ways to develop references for a job interview. Let’s start by looking at some good people to consider when developing references for a job interview: Former bosses, co-workers, customers, vendors, college professors, landlords, managers of your volunteer work, and colleagues all
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Resume Writing Tips- Tutorial

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Resume Writing Tips: Overview             In this lesson, we will look at a few resume writing tips you can use to create a great resume. If you are interested in learning more resume writing tips, TeachUcomp offers a comprehensive course on resume development, titled “Mastering Your Resume Made Easy v.1.0.” For now, let’s look at
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Employment Skills- Using Keywords in Your Resume

Keywords in resumes are used by employers to screen electronically-submitted resumes, and you can use them effectively to give your resume more impact.  Let’s start with a description of Applicant Tracking Software, or ATS.  When we refer to ATS, we’re talking about automated computer programs that employers are using to extract, sort, and rank data
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Resume Skills: Tailoring Your Resume for each Job

Adapting your resume specifically each time you send it out can benefit you in a number of ways.  Most importantly, tailoring your resume demonstrates respect for your potential employer, and shows that you are taking the process seriously—that will immediately set yourself apart from the many people who simply send out the same generic resume
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Employment Skills for Job Seekers: Resume Experience and Education

Two of the most important sections of the resume are experience and education. What a job seeker decides to include in these sections can have a huge impact on getting an interview or not. In this post, we will discuss experience and education in terms of resume writing for job seekers. We will also use
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Employment Skills for Job Seekers:Formatting Your Resume

It is not just the content of your resume which gives prospective employers information about you—the formatting of your resume also tells employers about your understanding of standard practices, your ability to do things in a consistent manner, and your eye for detail.  If hundreds of people apply for the same position, an employer may
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Employment Skills for Job Seekers-Types of Interviews

In this post, we’ll examine the different types of job interviews. A few of the most common types of interviews are: One-on-one interviews, panel interviews, group interviews, video interviews, phone interviews, and dining interviews. Let’s take a quick look at each type of interview. Most interviews are traditional interviews, conducted one-on-one, in person.  In a
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3 Interview Preparation Tips for Job Seekers

  Job seeking can be a tiring and long process. Resumes, applications, and job searching require time and patience. Most people put a lot of time and effort into getting the interview and fail to properly prepare for the interview. By thoroughly preparing, not only will you perform better during the interview, but you can also
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