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Same Job for Long Time? Try These Five Resume Tips for a Change.
There is an abundance of advice for job hoppers online. What about the candidate who has been in the same job for a decade or more? This...
Tamara Dowling


Best Email Subject Lines When Submitting Your Resume
Many job candidates spend more time on the subject line than the email message. There is so much on the line with a subject line that it...
Tamara Dowling


Background Checks
If you are curious about background checks, follow this link for information about the process. This was shared by one of our followers.
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Resumes for Re-entry
Do you have questions about writing a resume to relaunch your career after an extended break? Click here to read an article on LinkedIn...
Tamara Dowling


Beware of "Always" or "Never" Resume Rules
When I receive a resume question without context, often my answer is, “It depends on your situation.” After I learn more about the...
Tamara Dowling


Using the Microsoft Word Resume Assistance Tools
If you have a recent version of Microsoft Word, you may have noticed a pop-up window with an offer of help. Perhaps you’ve closed it and...
Tamara Dowling


Should You Include an "Areas of Strength" Section on Your Resume?
WHY AN AREAS OF STRENGTH SECTION IS EFFECTIVE A “core competencies” section or “areas of expertise” section is effective because this...
Tamara Dowling


How to Update Your LinkedIn Profile without Notifying Your Network
When building a network on LinkedIn, you want to be interesting and engaging. You certainly don't want to be a nuisance. The default for...
Tamara Dowling

Relevant Skills Outrank Transferable Skills
Career transitions are exciting. You have the opportunity to step into a new career, bringing along your valuable skills and knowledge....
Tamara Dowling


Keywords That You Should Add to Your Resume
A targeted resume, aligned with a particular job or job type, is more effective than a one-fits-all resume. One tactic to tailor your...
Tamara Dowling
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