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While some classic professional terms and phrases will never go out of style, many keywords and common phrases from the past have actually become a liability to have on your job application materials and really should be avoided altogether if you want to come across as competitive and current.
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What Makes a Great Resume?
5/27/2018
It’s common knowledge nowadays that most hiring managers or recruiters spend anywhere from 6-10 seconds scanning your resume before they decide to keep it or discard. -
The cover letter is a valuable asset in your job hunting toolkit and gives your potential employer a more well-rounded insight into your experiences, strengths, personal traits, goals, thought-process.
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Whether or not you’re actively looking for a new job, it’s always prudent to regularly update, refresh, and in general keep optimizing your resume.
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It’s an often-cited statistic in the job recruitment world: hiring managers typically spend an average of six seconds scanning each resume before deciding whether to discard it or move it along for further review. Six seconds!
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One of the biggest mistakes professionals make during their job search is not submitting a cover letter with their resume. *Cover letters increase a resume’s chance of receiving a Five Star rating by 29%.
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Why do we hate writing cover letters?
3/12/2018
It’s no surprise. Job seekers hate writing cover letters. In fact, it’s arguably the most dreaded step in the job application process. But why? -
According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), approximately 42% of life science professionals with doctorate degrees work in academia.
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Here are some thoughts on breaking into the biomechanical engineering market.
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Here are some tips for getting in the door at one of the top international pharmas in the world.
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Let’s take a look at one of the top international pharmaceutical companies in the world, Novartis.
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7 Mistakes That Annoy A Former HR Exec Who Reviewed Over 40K Resumes
8/31/2017
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185 Effective Verbs For Your Resume
8/17/2017
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This Cover Letter Checklist Can Help You Show Off Your Personality The Right Way
8/3/2017
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Most Common Mistake Scientists Make When Applying for a Job
7/21/2017
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5 Key Elements Of A Resume That Will Make A Great First Impression
7/20/2017
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8 New Ways Scientists Can Get Their CV At The Top Of A Search
6/22/2017
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10 Resume Rules Smart Job Seekers Break
6/22/2017
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5 Strategies For Getting Hired Into Life Science Positions
6/8/2017
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The Tiny Yet Powerful Cover Letter
6/8/2017