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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

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Knowing what to include on a resume can be nerve-racking—especially when you’re applying for a dream job. Listing your previous job responsibilities, technical skills and education is relatively straightforward. So, what are the soft skills you should list on your resume, and how do you do it effectively?

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5 Ways to Include Volunteer Work on a Resume

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Having a well-organized resume can help you land your next job, but knowing what to include might be confusing. You need to showcase your relevant work experience, education and technical skills while ensuring your personality and accomplishments are front and center, all while keeping within one to two pages.

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Considering Working with a Resume Writer? Read This First

Eat Your Career

For many years, as a career coach, I offered resume writing services. And I don’t mind telling you that I was a darned fine resume writer. But I no longer offer these services—and I want to take a few minutes to explain why and to help those of you who might be considering working with a resume writer in the future.

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How to Hide Your Age on Your Resume

Eat Your Career

As a career coach and professional resume writer , I work with a lot of “older” job seekers. So, when people ask me how you hide your age on your resume, I understand where they’re coming from—even if I find the question a little silly. Hiding your age on your resume is not necessarily a smart move, for a number of reasons.

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How to Enhance Your Social Portfolio Profile With Experience, Education, and Skills

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You can easily transform your social profile into a social portfolio by adding your education, experience, and skills, along with work samples. Just like the print version of your professional portfolio, the social version includes proof of your work history, education and training, and specific skills you want to draw attention to.

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Protect Yourself with an Online-Appropriate Resume!

All Things Admin

You likely already have systems and strategies to keep yourself and your personal information safe online, but are you extending those protections to the online version of your resume? While it is necessary to add your resume to your digital portfolio , that doesn’t mean you should include all the information from your print version.

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Your Top Job Candidate Is Probably A Liar

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On average, 72% of a job applicant’s resume is accurate while the remaining 28% is embellished. Identifying resume embellishment is simple when employers effectively interview applicants and follow through on background checks. This article was written by Morgan Overcash.

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