Searching for a job can be tough. Optimizing your social media, reaching out to connections, scouring job search apps…
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Resume Writing Hints: Finding Content
Sometimes, you can stare at your document, know that it needs more, and not know where to begin. The way it stands now, it just not an effective resume. Here are my steps to building on a resume and making it a great marketing tool to use in your search! Re-work the...
Images, Logos, Graphics…To Use or Not To Use
There is always a dilemma of wanting your application (resume and cover letter) to stand out, but stand out in the right way. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you weigh the ‘should-I-or-shouldn’t-I’ idea of adding a new element to your documents. In some...
The Gravity of Proofreading
proof·read - To read copy or proof for purposes of error detection and correction. (Source: Online free dictionary definition) At Agilec, we can’t stress this enough - the act of proofreading is one that job seekers should take very seriously. As a manager involved in...
Your Resume – Your First Impression, Make it Count!
Your phone buzzes again, it’s another text from a friend but this time is not a “hey how r u?” It’s a message letting you know about the perfect job they just found for you online. When you click on the link you realize just how well your friend knows you! They have...
Lets Talk Profiles vs Objectives
Some employers and recruiters prefer profiles to objectives; it's up to you to decide which works best for your resume - keeping in mind your experience, skills, education, training and qualifications, and more specifically, the job that you are interested in. An...