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Research Shows the Best Resumes and Cover Letters Use These Words and Phrases (in Moderation)
Article Link: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/research-shows-the-best-resumes-and-cover-letters-use-these-words-and-phrases-in-moderation?utm_source=pocket-newtab By: Jeff Haden While your résumé won’t get you the job you really want, if you’re following a standard hiring process, a good cover letter and résumé are necessary to get you to the next stage, the interview (which is when you had better be ready for the most commonly…
4 Tips For Writing A Powerful Resume
https://www.workitdaily.com/writing-a-powerful-resume-tips By: Michelle Dumas and Aaron Sanborn The first challenge with your resume is getting it in the hands of an actual person. Over the past decade, getting through applicant tracking systems (ATS) by including the right keywords has become the holy grail of job seekers. The palace guards were put in place…
Avoid Burnout Before You’re Already Burned Out
Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/06/smarter-living/avoid-burnout-work-tips.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab By Elizabeth Grace Saunders According to the World Health Organization, burnout is a workplace issue. But just because burnout can happen at work or because of work, doesn’t mean how you use your time outside of work can’t help prevent it. As a time management coach, I’ve seen that at…
Top 10 Job Interview Questions With Best Answers
Article Link: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-interview-questions-and-best-answers-2061225 By Alison Doyle Are you ready to ace your upcoming job interview? It’s always important to be prepared to respond effectively to the questions that employers typically ask. Since these questions are so common, hiring managers will expect you to be able to answer them smoothly and without hesitation. You…
7 Expert Tips for Writing an A+ Cover Letter
Article Link: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/expert-cover-letter-tips/ By: Susan Shain When you’re applying for jobs, cover letters can feel like the bane of your existence. I’m a writer, and even I find the process daunting. What am I supposed to include? How many dumb jokes can I throw in? Do I have to use “To Whom It May Concern”?…
5 office organization tips for a more productive you
Article Link: https://www.quill.com/blog/office-tips/5-office-organization-tips.html By: Abby Quillen When it comes to productivity, where you work is arguably just as important as how you work. You can be the most dedicated worker in the world, but your ability to get things done will be compromised if you feel so uncomfortable in your workspace that you can’t…
Deep Sleep Gives Your Brain a Deep Clean
Article Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/deep-sleep-gives-your-brain-a-deep-clean1/ By Simon Makin Why sleep has restorative—or damaging—effects on cognition and brain health has been an enduring mystery in biology. Researchers think cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may flush toxic waste out, “cleaning” the brain and studies have shown that garbage clearance is hugely improved during sleep. They were not sure exactly how all…
10 construction jobs with high demand
Article Link: https://geniebelt.com/blog/10-construction-jobs-high-demand By: Anastasios Koutsogiannis Ever thought of working in construction? Well, now it’s probably a good time to start thinking about it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a significant growth in new job openings in construction is expected during the next years. More specifically, it is estimated that only…
What To Do When You Don’t Go to College
Article Link: https://www.nabholz.com/what-to-do-when-you-dont-go-to-college/ By: Sheila Pierson What To Do When You Don’t Go to College Not going to college? Well, your education has officially ended. Congratulations. Now, go find a minimum wage job. Really??? I don’t think so. Graduating high school and getting your first 40-hour a week job is a huge first step…
8 Ways to Make Working in the Winter Way Less Miserable
Article Link: https://www.themuse.com/advice/8-ways-to-make-working-in-the-winter-way-less-miserable By: Alyse Kalish We all love to hate on winter. Trudging through the snow while simultaneously ruining our nicest shoes, either freezing in several layers at our desk or burning up because the heat’s blasting, leaving the office in the late afternoon to a sad, pitch-black evening. I get it, it’s…