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The September Surge Is Here: How Job Seekers Can Prepare to Land the Role

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You’ve optimized your resume. Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. September Surge refers to that time of year after Labor Day where we see increased hiring in September and October. Have your resume ready to go. You’ve jazzed up your LinkedIn profile.

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How to Use ChatGPT: Working With Generative AI

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Helping with professional documents: Ideate and write resume drafts , cover letters and other documents. Likewise, you can tell it to include data you felt was missing or, in the paid version, provide online references so you can check the information and context yourself.

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4 Keys for a Recommendation Letter

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I recently helped a colleague whittle down the number of resumes for a new position. As I sifted through dozens of cover letters and online applications, I noticed that only a few included letters of recommendations. As I read the letters, I wondered why more of the job prospects didn't offer something similar.

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Is It OK to Fudge the Truth on a Resume?

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Is it really a big deal to lie on a resume? Nearly 35 percent of resumes are estimated to contain blatant lies about education, experience or the skills to perform a specific job. Of course, as employers have become savvier about lies on resumes, job seekers have become more adept at trying to fudge the truth.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

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You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples. Always include the link to your social profile on your resume. Here’s a real-world example of how important portfolios are during the hiring process.

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Two-for-One Sale: Get Your Interview Tips Now!

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I sent out a HARO request the other day asking for input on resume do's and dont's. I was flooded with so many good suggestions I couldn't use them all for my Gannett News Service and USAToday.com column, so I'm offering you a great deal today: Super resume advice at no cost to you! (I No kidding. Bold moves are not required.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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For example, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires that employers must keep personnel records for one year. Recruitment documents Human resources departments should retain documents related to the hiring process, especially if you need to refer back to them later. Why is that?

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