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3 Reasons Why Creating a Blog is Great for Your Job Search

September 21st, 2011 Great Resumes Fast No comments

Developing and maintaining an online presence is becoming more important as employers rely on online background checks to research candidates.  This is why it’s a good idea to create your own blog.  Blogs are a great technique for building your brand and enhancing your job search Read more…

Is It Time to Rethink Your Job Search Strategy?

September 8th, 2011 Great Resumes Fast No comments

Conducting a job search can be a bit of a confusing experience.  If you have been looking for employment for weeks without an interview call, you’re likely to be thinking, “What could I be doing wrong?” Sometimes, it’s that you need to make a few small Read more…

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Job Hunting on the Sly – Finding a Way Out of That Dead-End Job

August 26th, 2011 Great Resumes Fast No comments

Despite what you tell your colleagues, you’ve looked online for work while at work. It doesn’t matter if you say it’s only happened during your lunch break, sure thing, or you admit to taking an entire morning to peruse the job market. Everyone has killed some Read more…

Job Search Advice for the Unemployed and Over 40

September 1st, 2010 Great Resumes Fast 1 comment

If you’re unemployed and over 40, it can feel like a “double whammy” of trouble for you in the job search, but it doesn’t have to be a negative. First of all, unemployment is a temporary status that you are going to change. Don’t be ashamed Read more…

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Should You Apply Even If You’re Not Qualified?

July 27th, 2010 Great Resumes Fast 7 comments

A friend of mine recently left his position at our former company to start his own business.  He has 15 years of excellent work experience, including 10 years of managing others, and an MBA.  His former job is now advertised online, and over the weekend I Read more…

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