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    The biggest resume mistakes and how to fix them
    James Cooper
    • Mar 28
    • 3 min

    The biggest resume mistakes and how to fix them

    Resume-writing mistakes and how to fix them.
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    How to stay positive during a job search
    James Cooper
    • Jan 15
    • 3 min

    How to stay positive during a job search

    Five ways to stay positive during your job search.
    6 views
    Generic language is killing your resume
    James Cooper
    • Dec 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    Generic language is killing your resume

    I’d like to point out an issue that I come across quite frequently and that is in relation to the usage of generic language. What do I...
    9 views
    Resume Writing Misconceptions - The Imaginary Rulebook
    James Cooper
    • Dec 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    Resume Writing Misconceptions - The Imaginary Rulebook

    As someone that has been heavily involved in the industry, both from a hiring and coaching standpoint, I’d like to set the record...
    7 views
    The five components of a comprehensive job search strategy
    James Cooper
    • Dec 14, 2021
    • 4 min

    The five components of a comprehensive job search strategy

    About to dust off your resume in anticipation of an upcoming job search? I want to let you know that your toolbox is much bigger than you...
    25 views
    Why you may not be hearing back from recruiters
    James Cooper
    • Dec 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why you may not be hearing back from recruiters

    Why your resume may be holding back your job applications.
    12 views
    How to avoid confusing employers when you're switching industries
    James Cooper
    • Nov 12, 2021
    • 1 min

    How to avoid confusing employers when you're switching industries

    Whenever you apply for new job, employers will usually try to look you up online on LinkedIn. However, if your work history doesn’t match...
    2 views
    Applicant Tracking Systems
    James Cooper
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Applicant Tracking Systems

    Most people think of ATS as this monolithic software - it’s not. There are many many different ATS vendors (i.e., Taleo, iCIMS,...
    4 views
    Three common resume myths
    James Cooper
    • Oct 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Three common resume myths

    I want to take a moment to bust a few resume-writing myths that I see lurking around on here and on LinkedIn. Color Use The advice you’ve...
    3 views
    Why you should avoid getting too technical on your resume.
    James Cooper
    • Aug 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why you should avoid getting too technical on your resume.

    Have you ever considered your audience when writing your resume? Many professionals I know don't even think about it! There's this...
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    Context can make or break your resume!
    James Cooper
    • Jul 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Context can make or break your resume!

    Context plays an important role in the realm of information exchange. We often take proper context for granted and don’t realize its...
    2 views
    A warning to job seekers - before hiring resume writers
    James Cooper
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    A warning to job seekers - before hiring resume writers

    In the resume writing and career coaching industry, there is unfortunately no barrier to entry. Literally anybody can open up shop and...
    6 views
    How to land more remote work opportunities?
    James Cooper
    • Jul 1, 2021
    • 4 min

    How to land more remote work opportunities?

    The last 18 months have been hectic to say the least, and the pandemic has upended our lives in many ways. If you would have told me...
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    A Guide to Resume Writing Service Fees - What You Need to Know
    James Cooper
    • Jun 23, 2021
    • 4 min

    A Guide to Resume Writing Service Fees - What You Need to Know

    If you've been shopping around for a resume writer, you may have noticed a fairly large variation in fees from one service to the next....
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    Is hiring a resume writer considered cheating?
    James Cooper
    • Jun 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    Is hiring a resume writer considered cheating?

    People seem to value secrecy to a high degree when it concerns their career. Indeed.com recently did a study in 9 countries to evaluate...
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    Are Resume Screening Sites Useful?
    James Cooper
    • Nov 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    Are Resume Screening Sites Useful?

    I recently received an email from a client and I wanted to share it because it relates to an issue I’ve been seeing more and more. The...
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    Writing a Resume? Don't Lie About These 3 Things
    James Cooper
    • Oct 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Writing a Resume? Don't Lie About These 3 Things

    In an effort to make yourself look like a more impressive candidate, you may be tempted to exaggerate a thing or two when writing your...
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    Personal Interests - Why You Shouldn't Have Them On Your Resume
    James Cooper
    • Sep 26, 2020
    • 2 min

    Personal Interests - Why You Shouldn't Have Them On Your Resume

    In an effort to stand out and add a personal spin to your resume, you may be tempted to include interests, hobbies, and other things that...
    1 view

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