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Video resumes and CVs: Great or awful for early career candidates? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep58

This week, the cohosts of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast dive into the burning question: Should you really make a video resume? Are TikTok resumes brilliant or terrible ideas? Bold or blasé? Join us as we explore the dynamic …

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8 resume hacks that will get you noticed by applicant tracking systems

Most students and recent grads know they need a strong resume to land interviews. What many don’t realize is that their first “reader” won’t be a recruiter or hiring manager—it will be a piece of software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) …

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Use this tool to identify and include relevant skills on your resume that reflect the internship or job to which you are applying.

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The Vault Guide to Resumes and Job-Hunting Skills, Third Edition

The Vault Guide to Resumes and Job-Hunting Skills, Third Edition

A proper résumé and effective job-hunting skills can go a long way in getting a foot in the door. An …

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