As a fresher, stepping into the job market can evoke excitement and nervousness. Without prior work experience, crafting a compelling resume that catches the attention of potential employers is an uphill battle. But fear not! This step-by-step guide will lead you through creating an impressive resume showcasing your skills, strengths, and potential. Whether you’re a […]
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August 22, 2017 — 2
Resume vs Curriculum Vitae (CV): What’s the Difference?
Whether you’re applying for a scholarship, a place on a master’s course or a full-fledged job, you need to provide relevant information to sell yourself to those choosing the best candidate. The best way to do so is to create a killer resume or curriculum vitae (CV) that describes you, your experience and all you’ve […]
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Should You Put a Photo on Your CV?
A few decades ago, the thought of putting a photo on your CV or resume would have been absurd. Adding an image to your resume would have appeared cheap or unprofessional, immediately shutting down your chances of getting an interview for the position. But does that same idea still apply today? There are mixed opinions […]
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Dear Software Engineer – This is why your resume was rejected
So you sent your resume to your favorite companies, and never heard back from them? Guess what, you are not alone. Top technology companies like Google receive over 2 million job applications in a year and hire about 5000 people only. So the average applicant’s odds are 1 out of 400, says Laszlo Bock, head […]
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Of Self Discovery, Coherence and Résumés
What I’m about to write is something that is essentially present inside all of us. It’s just that we have stopped looking deep into ourselves in order to come across such ‘divine’ revelations! Resume writing as perceived by most of us is merely a list of our qualifications and achievements placed in a random order, […]
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