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Ask a Credible Career Coach: How Do I Get Companies to Consider My Non-traditional Background?

Dear Career Coach,

I’m job searching and I’ve been told that companies won’t even consider me for my desired position because I don’t currently work in a similar role. What can I do to prove I’m a fit—even if my …

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How to List Volunteer Work on Your Resume

When it comes to writing or updating your resume, you know you should include your relevant work history, education, and technical skills.

But what about your volunteer experience? Will hiring managers even care about the time you spent building homes …

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The Answer to: What’s the Right Way to Include Links on Your Resume?

When I was applying for editorial jobs, I desperately wanted to show off all the stuff I’d written. Of course, some applications asked for writing samples. But many didn’t, and I had to wonder—was not sharing my work holding me …

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Here’s How Hiring Managers Look at Those Quirky Job Titles on Your Resume

Nowadays, there are some pretty crazy job titles, and even as someone who works in the career space I’ve yet to fully understand them all.

Then, of course, comes the issue of ambiguous titles. For example, I’m an editor—but I …

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25 Proven ‘Success Words’ You Should Use On Your Resume – Inc.

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Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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