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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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    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
    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
    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...
    2 views
    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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