I’ve been writing a little lately about how to build a strong web presence, so I just had to show you perhaps the funniest (and smartest) online promotion I’ve seen in a long time.
http://micromiel.com/promo/
How can an employer in his field not at least want to talk to him?
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May, 2009
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The One Word That Can Transform Your Resume
If I told you that one word can change your resume and dramatically improve your job search results, would you think I was nuts?
Let me explain why I’m not.
One of the keys to a successful resume is to ensure that it clearly communicates your unique value proposition – what makes you different from all the [...]
Free Resume Writing Help
After months of planning and work, I’m delighted to announce the launch of a new website aimed at helping anyone struggling to craft a compelling resume.
The site can be found at smartsearchsystem.com.
There you’ll find resume writing and job search lessons, a gallery of resume samples and a discussion forum. Lessons are applicable to people at [...]
Career Lessons from Kris Allen
Regular readers know that American Idol is my guilty pleasure and last night, the show provided a rare surprise – despite the fact that producers and judges had been hyping a finale between Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert all season, a dark horse contestant sneaked in under the wire, beat one of the two the [...]
The End of Resume Lies
Every now and then, someone will ask me the age-old question: “Is it OK to lie on my resume?”
I’ve always said no – I never think lying is a good idea because (a) it’s wrong (b) you might get found out, and (c) you might not get found out, get the job, and then not [...]
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How to Write a Resume – Step #2: Work Out Your Value.
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