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Job searches of all types demand preparation and professionalism.
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- benefit from research and planning
- take time
- require effort
- demand self-reflection in order to improve your performance
It’s work to look for work.
- Market needs vary.
Career Services Blog
5 reasons to regularly revise your résumé
From Debra Wilburn. Posted May 6, 2013.
Creating a résumé is always a work in progress.
There's one constant in résumé advising: revise it.
Employment trends change as industries rise and fall. For example, there used to be a bigger demand in manufacturing. Now there’s growth in service industries. Different skill sets are showcased differently on your résumé. Some skill sets transfer between sectors, some don’t. . . Read more
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Job Seeker Stories
Bill Kochmar, Class of 2011, networked with professionals in the field and used LinkedIn to get the lead on his Management Associate position at BMW North America. Bill identifies persistence, passion, and enthusiasm as key assets in his successful job search. Hand-written thank you notes and a resilient attitude were effective tools for Bill. Read more. . .
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