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3 Tips for Writing Resumes for Non-Clinical Health Care Positions

January 11th, 2012 Great Resumes Fast No comments

The health care industry is in need of talented candidates who are able to make a difference in patients’ lives every day.  But oftentimes, when we think about making a difference in health care, we picture the doctor or nurse who is on the front lines Read more…

Writing a Winning Biotech Career Summary

August 25th, 2011 Great Resumes Fast No comments

Gone are the days when you’ll find experts recommending that you add the once-trusted objective statement to your resume.  This is because hiring managers and recruiters are much more intrigued by the other resume tools used to grab their attention. One tool that is regularly recommended Read more…

A Creative Way to Boost Your Executive Brand

The online world has plenty to offer the executive job seeker.  Unfortunately, many executives either aren’t yet on board or don’t completely understand the benefits of boosting their brand over the Internet. One great way to get started is by guest blogging with Web sites in Read more…

5 Straightforward Ways To Get Better Results From Your Resume

When unemployment is soaring and there are increased numbers of job seekers competing for a small number of job openings, to really stand out and get interviews it is crucial that you make the best possible first impression. For most people, your first chance to make Read more…

3 Strategies for Making it Past the Initial 5-Second Resume Scan

November 1st, 2010 Great Resumes Fast No comments

I’ve heard it said various ways that you get a 5-, 7-, or 30-second initial scan from the hiring manager.  I can tell you personally that when I was an HR manager and had 100 resumes to go through, my initial scan was about 5 seconds Read more…

3 Mistakes You’re Making on Your Resume and How to Correct Them Now

October 26th, 2010 Great Resumes Fast 2 comments

As a former hiring manager I tend to have a critical eye on resumes that pass through my line of sight.  Because I’m so involved in this industry I see tons of resumes on a daily basis.  Although job seekers tend to make many different kinds Read more…

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