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Why You Shouldn’t List Irrelevant Skills in Your Resume
In the era of Applicant Tracking Systems that scan resumes for keywords, it can be tempting to pad your resume with as many credentials...

The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read


Five Resume Red Flags Employers Are Concerned About (and How To Fix Them)
Your resume is the first impression you make on a potential employer, usually well before you even meet them. (And if you blow that first...

The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read


The Trouble With Cover Letters
Cover letters are debatable. Many people think that they are no longer necessary, while others are convinced that you must send one with...

The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read


The First Things Employers Look for in a Resume
It’s a fairly well established fact that hiring managers and recruiters only spend very short amounts of time on a resume. You don’t have...

The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
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