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How to Write a Cover Letter in 2023

Applying for a job can feel like a long, drawn-out process. You attach your resume. You copy all the information it contains into the application form on an employer’s website for the umpteenth time. Can you at least skip a cover letter? Not necessarily. While there’s still debate on whether you should submit a cover …

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How Far Back Should a Resume Go?

Your college internship, that retail job you worked in high school, your personal side project from a few years ago — do all of these go on your resume? What’s considered outdated? How far back should your resume go? We spoke with experts to find out how to keep your resume as up-to-date as possible …

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Top 5 Skills to Include on a Resume

Working on your resume and staring at an empty skills section with no idea what to put down? We’ve all been there— and we’re here to give you some direction.  The skills section of your resume should showcase your most relevant skills and reflect the requirements of the position you are considering. It should accurately …

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills

When applying for a job, you should use a combination of hard and soft skills to convince the recruiter you’re the right fit. But what are hard skills vs. soft skills? Hard skills are measurable and are often specific to the job or industry. Meanwhile, soft skills are typically vague and apply to more professions.  …

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