What are keywords, and how are they used in a job search?

What are keywords, and how are they used in a job search?

Finding the right job can be daunting, but understanding the different types of keywords involved can make the process smoother. As a job seeker, using the right keywords in your resume and online applications is essential. Niche keywords, for instance, help employers find candidates with specific skill sets, while broad keywords like “sales” may attract too many applicants. Remember to consider where you are searching for jobs – job boards and resume databases use different algorithms to match you with potential employers. Knowing the nuances of each type of keyword and using them to your advantage can help you land your dream job.

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Back to Basics – Resume Design for Nonprofit Professionals – Part two: What Not to Include in your resume

Back to Basics – Resume Design for Nonprofit Professionals – Part two: What Not to Include in your resume

In part one of our series on resume design for nonprofit professionals, we got into what you accomplish by putting together a good resume and the necessary areas to include. In this part, we’re going to look into what sections aren’t necessary.

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PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY

PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY

True diversity demands that we step beyond habitual boundaries and thought-forms.  We need to recognize and act upon the reality that MOST of the world does not think and operate the way “WE” do – whatever your “WE” might mean.  Moreover, the best ideas may not come from “US.”  To step boldly into the future we are creating together, we will have to relinquish the pieces of our framework that no longer serve us.  We will have to repurpose our ideas and truly embrace change.  Deep change. 

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Repackaging Resume Gaps

Repackaging Resume Gaps

If a job gap involves education, the applicant can include education as one of the first items on the resume. If the gap resulted from business closure or downsizing, a short explanation on the resume will suffice to explain that situation.  Potential employers are likely to be sympathetic. A potentially more hazardous situation involve termination due to mistakes or incompetence. Every working person hopes to avoid this scenario.  However, we live in a world of imperfect people. It’s never a good idea to lie or misrepresent this kind of situation on a resume. Instead, present the episode as a learning experience. Karen Alphonse, the Search Solutions Leader and Executive Coach at ExecSearches, stated: “Most interviewers know that during the course of a healthy career, sometimes things do not go well.  They are impressed by those with the honesty and clarity of vision to accept responsibility for their shortcomings and move forward armed with renewed self- awaren

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