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Federal and private sector resumes do share some similarities such as the use of appropriate and relevant keywords and the inclusion of your accomplishments. However, substantial differences exist between federal and private sector resumes, and Job-Hunt's Federal Job Search expert Nancy Segal shares 9 myths to ignore to meet federal resume requirements in this article from Job-Hunt's Guide to Federal Government Job Search.
A “boomerang employee” is one who has left (usually quit) an organization to work somewhere else, or to drop out of the workforce for a while. Then, later, they return to work for that employer again, like a boomerang returns to the person who threw it. A 2018 survey of employers by BountyJobs showed that 39% of employers were interested in hiring good former employees. Job-Hunt editor Susan P. Joyce shares tips on how to become a boomerang employee, part of Job-Hunt's Guide to Job Search Networking.
Use the 75 examples of strengths to help you develop your answer to this question. Generally, the best strength to choose is one which is relevant to this opportunity and shows that you are a good fit. Then, use the two-part answer (the strength and the proof that you have the strength) described in this article. Written by Job-Hunt's editor Susan P. Joyce, this article is part of Job-Hunt's Guide to Answering the Common Interview Questions.
Job search has largely moved online for many fields, and a solid online reputation is a necessity today. If you are over 50, many employers will assume you are not technically up-to-date. You can combat this negative perception that you are behind the times by following the 7 steps outlined in this article to build your online presence. Over 50 Job Search Expert Phyllis Mufson explains how you may not change how employers view older workers as a group, but you can certainly change how they view you. This article explains how in Job-Hunt's Guide Job Search for Boomers & Over 50.
The federal government fills nearly 90,000 jobs each year -- not counting the military or US Postal Service. Many people believe applying for a federal job is a difficult and complicated process, but it is actually very achievable. Most find it is worth the effort and the wait -- federal jobs include healthcare, vacation and sick time, life insurance, pensions, training, and other benefits. Learn how to succeed in landing a federal job in this new article by Nancy Segal from Job-Hunt's Guide to Federal Government Job Search.
"Posting a LinkedIn update" and "updating your LinkedIn Profile" are two distinct things to do, and both can strengthen and support your personal brand when done smartly. Job-Hunt's LinkedIn Personal Branding Expert Meg Guiseppi shares how to smartly leverage both to strengthen your personal brand with LinkedIn. This is part of Job-Hunt's Guide to Personal Branding with LinkedIn.
The secret to making an effective LinkedIn Profile, particularly your Summary and the descriptions of each of your jobs, is to add "eye candy" to it. Using symbols like these ☛ ✅ ◆ 📧 ► ⚫ ✿ 🚩📌 ☚ (40 more in the article) in your Profile will allow you to create bulletted lists and also to draw attention to the most important elements in the "wall of words" that is most everyone's LinkedIn Profile. This article by Job-Hunt's editor Susan P. Joyce is from Job-Hunt's Guide to LinkedIn for Job Search.
This (left) is NOT the reaction you want from the employer at the end of your phone screen. The employer's goal in a phone screen interview is to complete relatively quick evaluations of candidate qualifications and to select a few candidatees for in-person interviews. Job-Hunt's Interviews expert Laura DeCarlo shares 12 steps to avoid elimination in phone screens in this article from Job-Hunt's Guide to Successful Interviews.
Smart job seekers research a company. You may have used the company’s website, Glassdoor, or even spoken to people you know who work for the company. But have you checked out the company’s Facebook page? You can learn a lot about a company by seeing what is visible on Facebook, by the company and by others (like employees and customers). In this article, Facebook Job Search Expert Hannah Morgan shares 7 ways to leverage Facebook to learn if a company is a good place for you to work, from Job-Hunt's Guide to Using Facebook for Job Search.
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Who understands how to give smart answers to job interview questions better than a recruiter? Nobody! So, recruiter Jeff Lipschultz, Job-Hunt's Working with Recruiters Expert, offers his wisdom to help you give great answers to 15 of the most commonly asked job interview questions. This article is from Job-Hunt's 
LinkedIn SEO focuses on being easily found for the right terms in a LinkedIn search, not difficult to accomplish, when you focus on the right elements. Online Job Search Expert, Susan P. Joyce shows 10 steps for finding and leveraging those right elements on LinkedIn to increase your visibility in search results. For more articles, check out Job-Hunt's 
To avoid invisibility, the "right keywords" (for you, your target job, and your target career) must be included in the "right places" (LinkedIn Professional Headline, LinkedIn Summary, etc.), according to Online Job Search Expert Susan P. Joyce. Those keywords are, literally, the key to being found by recruiters and employers looking for you or someone like you. This article is part of Job-Hunt's 
If applying for jobs online is part of your job search strategy, you’ve interacted with applicant tracking systems ("ATS") whether you realize it or not. Whenever you upload a resume to an online form or fill out a questionnaire during a job application, an ATS is tasked with making your information visible to employers -- or not. Job-Hunt's ATS expert Jon Shields helps you understand what 3 of the top ATS want in this article from Job-Hunt's 
Many older job seekers are struggling with the most difficult job search of their lives. The reason may be because they have the "overqualified" label attached to them. Showing too much experience or constructing your your resume or cover letter the wrong way can give recruiters the impression you are old and overqualified. But, recruiter Linda Tuerk, Job-Hunt's Job Search Mindset Expert, offers 20+ ways to avoid those labels in this new article from Job-Hunt's 
Informational interviews are an excellent method for job seekers to learn "insider information" about a job or employer before committing to a major change. Done right, using these tips, they can provide the information to make an informed decision and increase the size of your professional network. Online Job Search Expert Susan P. Joyce shares the top 10 tips for a successful informational interview from Job-Hunt's 
Recent surveys by both CareerBuilder and Accountemps have indicated that an emailed thank you note is acceptable to most employers in the USA, except the most conservative. Online Job Search Expert Susan P. Joyce provides a sample email template that you can modify for your own use. For more sample interview thank you notes, check out Job-Hunt's 
Being familiar with the common questions and having your answers for each question ready is the best strategy for interview success. These are the most common questions asked by employers and recruiters in job interviews. Each article includes sample answers as examples of how the question can be answered. Use the sample answers and the strategies described for each question to help you create your own answers. This is part of Job-Hunt's 
Being obviously well-prepared for a job interview can make or break your chances at a landing that job. You are demonstrating to the employer that you are genuinely interested in the job. And, that preparation is often viewed by the employer as an example of the quality of your work. Job-Hunt's editor Susan P. Joyce shares 10 types of interview preparation in this article in Job-Hunt's 
The top search engine, Google, can be a powerful partner in your job search. It can do MUCH more than simple searches of the web. Google can help you find employers you should consider (but didn't know existed) and also job postings from employers near you! Susan P. Joyce, Job-Hunt's Online Job Search Expert shares 10 tips plus 3 tricks in this article from Job-Hunt's