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Why You Aren’t Getting Called for an Interview

As a resume writer, my goal is always results. The first result I want when I craft a resume is that the document enhances confidence. Without exception, every client I work with has authentic and Read more…

By Career Compositions, 9 months ago
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Resumes

Resume Red Flags – TMI (Too Much Personal Information)

In our third instalment of our resume red flags series, we explore what might be considered too much personal information on a resume. Your resume is a great opportunity for you to introduce yourself to Read more…

By Career Compositions, 10 months ago
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Resumes

Resume Red Flags – Job Terminations and Abandonments

In our second installment of a four-part series on resume red flags, we will discuss how to deal with job terminations or resignations on a resume. Let’s face it, not all of us are happy Read more…

By Career Compositions, 1 year ago
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Resumes

Resume Red Flags – Gaps in Employment History

This article is the first of a four-part series on navigating “red flags” in a resume. What is a “red flag” exactly? Well, that depends, but essentially it is a detail or characteristic in your Read more…

By Career Compositions, 1 year ago
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Resumes

New Resume in 2018 – Tips and Tricks for Today’s Market

You may not be big on New Year’s resolutions, but for those without an updated resume, it’s something to consider. Why? Because whether you’ve made it through your whole career without ever putting one together, Read more…

By Career Compositions, 1 year ago
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Resumes

Creating a Plain Text Resume (ASCII) from a Word Document

In our last post we covered the importance of a plain text resume in successful online job applications. Designing a text-based resume that gives you a competitive edge in a world of resume database “black Read more…

By Career Compositions, 1 year ago
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Resumes

An Overview of Text-Based Resumes: The Secret to Successful Online Applications

It’s true, text-based resumes (or plain text resumes) are the ugly duckling of marketing documents, but they serve a valuable purpose in the world of online recruitment. With the majority of applications done over the Read more…

By Career Compositions, 1 year ago
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Resumes

What is ATS (Applicant Tracking System)? 6 Ways to Optimize Your Resume for Online Success

Congratulations! You just wrote a brand-spanking new resume for yourself and you are ready to hit the pavement with it. Your accomplishments are there in big, bold statements, your shining personality marketed in perfect language, Read more…

By Career Compositions, 1 year ago
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Resumes

Resume Mistakes to Avoid

Resume design is a subjective business, and while one employer might want to see a simple, clean layout with traditional fonts, another may be drawn to a colourful document with fancy graphs and charts. Anyone Read more…

By Career Compositions, 1 year ago
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Resumes

Resume Design 101

From a professional standpoint, you are a brand – a personality attached to a service with features that distinguish you from the competition. You have unique value, and in order to ensure your value gets Read more…

By Career Compositions, 1 year ago

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