6 Reasons Why That Job You Hate Might be the Best Thing for Your Career
Almost everyone has been there at one point or another. Either you take a job fully expecting to hate it just because you needed to.
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Executive Drafts Founder Jeremy Shreve: Demystifying the Job Interview
Staying on top of current recruiting trends in a landscape where the rules are always changing is a nearly impossible task, but one that Jeremy.
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6 ‘Thank You’ Note Mistakes [Infographic]
You rocked that interview–you just know it. Now you get to just sit back and relax, right? Not if you want to increase your chances.
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Write for the Reader: How to Gain a Hiring Manager’s Perspective and Increase Your Value
I read many, many resumes each month, yet I’m still surprised how many people have trouble looking at things from the hiring manager’s point of.
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Getting in the Door: Ideas for Bypassing the Online Application Process
When it comes to the application process for a new job, a major source of frustration is the web-based application tool. Your resume is customized.
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9 Tips for Turning Your Military Performance Report Bullets into a Civilian Ready Resume
Whether you’ve been in the military for two years or twenty, translating your military work experience into recruiter-friendly language for the civilian world can be.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Navigating an Out-of-State Job Search
As a job candidate, you may have a surplus of reasons for seeking out-of-state employment. Perhaps you’re supporting your partner in their career growth, or.
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21 Best Tips for a Successful Job Interview (Infographic)
Stressed about an upcoming interview? You’re not alone. That’s why there are so many self-help tips out there on how to rock the interview. You’ll.
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The Top 5 Reasons Your Resume Isn’t Getting Callbacks
You’ve spent hours in all of your free time (insert eye roll here) trying to write a resume that *hopefully* communicates your skills and experience.
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10 Ways to be More Mindful at Work (Infographic)
Being mindful in the workplace can be a daunting task between all the demands constantly thrown your way. How are you supposed to take a.
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The Dos and Don’ts of References
It’s a tale as old as resume-writing time: you start by writing an award-winning resume and wrap it up in a nice package by slapping.
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How To Use LinkedIn Like A Grown-up
Graduating with your college degree should be a proud and happy time for everyone. But too often, it’s filled with anxiety over finding a job.
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Career Success and Happiness
The average person spends more time working than any other activity. Unfortunately, nearly 2 out of 3 workers surveyed in the US and Canada say.
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The Career First-Timer’s Survival Guide
You’ve perfected your resume. Seven people have read over your cover letter and given it the green light. You’ve gone on what feels like hundreds.
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What You Wish You’d Known Before Your Job Interview
Did you know the #1 biggest interview mistake is not actually stating interest in the job at hand during the conversation?! Here are some of.
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The Job Seeker’s Bill of Rights (Infographic)
When you’re desperate for a job, it’s so easy to feel less than – rejection after rejection, unanswered phone call after unanswered phone call. Be.
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The Best Career For Your Personality Type (Infographic)
Did you know that your personality type can determine which career you’ll be happy with? You can’t deny who you are, but you can find.
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20 Questions, Career-Style (Infographic)
Do you remember playing a good ol’ game of 20 Questions with your crush back in middle school? The questions we were asking are probably.
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11 Things To Not Say In An Interview
A job interview is the epitome of a nerve-wracking situation, so it’s only natural that we all come out with some strange things during the.
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Some Of The Worst Words To Use On Your Resume
The purpose of a resume is to paint the best professional picture of yourself as possible in a relatively short amount of time. When people.
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Infographic: How Do I Decide On A Career Path?
This week’s blog post is brought to you by Career Savvy! If you’re feeling confused and don’t quite know where your career will take you.
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How To Write An Impactful Summary
At Executive Drafts, we are big fans of a short, narrative introduction of your skills by writing a small summary. The idea is to write.
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Creating A Career Plan: Five Steps To Your Future (Infographic)
This week, we’re bringing you a super helpful infographic from Michael Page, a British-based recruitment business. Here are five steps to creating a career plan.
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A Quick Post On Quick Fixes For Your Resume
Did you just stumble upon an opening for your dream job at your dream company? Is that job opening closing today?! Take a breather! Sending.
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How To Ask Your Boss For A Raise
In a perfect world, your boss hands out raises like they’re candy every time you do something that benefits the company. In this world, that’s.
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