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Should You Hire a Professional Resume Writer?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

iStockphotos.com You don’t have to hire a professional resume writer, but…doing so could be the difference between getting a call for an interview or adding your resume to a pile of rejects. And, it could be the difference between a…

Tagged with: Brenda Bernstein, professional resume writer, resume, The Essay Expert
Posted in Helpful Resources, Resumes

How Many LinkedIn Connections?

Posted on March 1, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

LinkedIn LinkedIn is all about connections — getting them and using them. Connections can help you gain an introduction and aid in a job search. Which means you need to actively seek out connections. But how many should you have?…

Tagged with: 500+, Brenda Bernstein, Linkedin, Michael Haas, Neal Schaffer, resume consultant, social media strategist, The Essay Expert, Windmill Networking
Posted in Helpful Resources, Networking, Social Media

Resume in a Rush

Posted on February 23, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume Are you re-entering the workforce, need a resume quickly, but aren’t sure where to start? There’s a great — and newly revamped — resource at Susan Ireland’s Ready-Made Resumes. Ireland is the…

Getting Resume Help

Posted on February 15, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

iStockphotos.com I never got a call after submitting my resume for the three-month media relations contract job. Despite being told by the woman on the phone that I sounded like a perfect candidate. So why not? It got me wondering…

Tagged with: Brenda Bernstein, Columbia Journalism School, George Mason University, Ivy Life, Linkedin, Ready Made Resumes, Susan Ireland, The Essay Expert, webinar
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