Should I Include Volunteer Work on My Resume

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Something we as professional resume writers get asked quite frequently is whether or not to include volunteer work on resumes. Our answer is usually…. well, it depends. Most of the time, it’s not beneficial for volunteer work to be included, but there are certainly scenarios when it’s useful or even necessary. Here’s a quick look … Read more

How to Answer “What is your greatest weakness?”

If you’re like a majority of job seekers, the question sends shivers down your spine. “What is your greatest strength?” and “What is your greatest weakness?” are two sides of the same coin, except one is generally more difficult to articulate than the other. The most important thing to understand when preparing a response for … Read more

How An Informational Interview Will Aid Your Career

One of the most proficient way to collect career specific information commonly comes from a direct source. Knowing that definitive information may not always be available online, it’s beneficial to conduct an informational interview with a professional that currently holds a desired position in the industry of choice. Exactly What is an Informational Interview? An … Read more

What Hiring Managers Really Think of Your Job Tenure

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Pursuing a new position or career path can be difficult – especially if you made frequent changes between companies previously in your career. Many job seekers prematurely count themselves out of the position of their dreams simply because their tenure has been a bit ‘hoppy.’ Though it is important to be strategic in how you … Read more

Why An Automated Resume Builder Isn’t Effective For Most Professionals

During the process of searching for new employment, it is critical to produce an effective resume that will give you the best chance at landing an interview. A slow growing trend has been the practice of incorporating automated resume builders to write and create resumes. Though this process can ease the burden of having to … Read more

MYTH OR FACT: 6 Resume Practices That Affect the Hiring Process

1. Your Entry-Level Resume Should Be More Than One Page MYTH or FACT? Myth. As an entry-level candidate, your resume should never exceed the two-page limit. According to research and insights from recruiting firms gathered by Employment BOOST, a top-rated professional resume writing firm, having a two-page resume actually hurts your chances and doesn’t help … Read more

Are You Ready for a Recession?

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One of the American economy’s greatest fears is plummeting into a depression. A depression is defined as a sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies, also categorized as an extreme, long-lasting recession. A recession is a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, identified by … Read more

4 Red Flags that Interview Coaching Can Help You Avoid

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Without question, the job interview is the most uncertain and consequently anxiety-inducing phase of the job hunt. Interview coaching provides a dependable compass to masterfully navigate a process whereby both nonverbal and verbal signals are analyzed and interpreted by professionals trained to identify weakness. There are four core red flags that interview coaching will help … Read more

Advice from a Career Coach: The Best Way to Establish Your Career in Your 20s

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College is over, and you have no idea what your next step looks like. Don’t worry – you’re not alone! After years of having a clearly charted path, your entry into the professional world feels much less defined. Fortunately, the career coaches at Employment BOOST have some advice on how to make the most of your … Read more

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