Why Hiring Your Kids This Summer Is a No-Brainer (Video)

Young teens using computers

Hiring your kids for summer or holiday jobs isn’t just a parental power move. It’s a savvy business strategy that screams “tax savings!” On-the-Job Experience First off, when you hire your kids, you’re not just giving them chores, you’re offering real, resume-building jobs. Imagine your child saving for college or learning money management while filing…

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How to Include Your Freelancing or Startup Experience on Your Resume 

You’ve gathered adequate skills and experience working as a freelancer or on your startup and finally decided to seek a traditional 9 to 5 office job. The issue, however, lies in listing your past work history and achievements in your CV to make it stand out in the competitive job marketplace.  Image source: https://unsplash.com/photos/7iSEHWsxPLw  If…

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5 Reasons Your Resume Isn’t Being Read

You have probably heard that recruiters do not read certain resumes — and you’re wondering why. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a better position before striking out on your own, or sending out your resume to potential startup investors, you are about to discover why this happens and how you can work around it.…

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5 Red Flags to Look for on an Applicant’s Resume

If you are faced with a large pile of resumes for just a few open positions, it can be overwhelming. In such situations, it always helps to have some simple hints and tools that can lead you to quickly choose to keep or discard a candidate. In particular, a few red flags can prevent you…

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8 Bad Things You Should Remove From Your Resume Today

Your resume speaks for you. Whether you’re moving to another company or convincing investors to fund your own startup, having a great resume always strikes a chord with recruiters and they look forward to meeting, funding or hiring those with an excellent resume. I have been in the recruiting and HR profession for over two…

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