A resume is one of the most important items in your portfolio when applying for a new job. Think about it. This is the first item any employer will ask for when you are applying for a job. If your resume does not stand out among thousands of other resumes you stand no chance of getting invited for an interview no matter how good you are. It is essential that you seek expert advice when preparing your resume. In the cases where you need to send the resume in a different language you will want to pay close attention to details to ensure that the translation does not convey different views regarding your accomplishments or at least does not send the wrong message.

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LinkedIn was launched to help professionals showcase their skills and experience to others. Since then it has evolved into comprehensive platform to help job hunters and hiring managers alike with the job hunting. With the new features being added on an ongoing basis you can not only showcase your skills, but also get endorsements, write professional articles and research companies. Similarly, hiring managers can post their jobs, screen potential employees and find the perfect employee for the job. This balance between job hunters and hiring manages has helped LinkedIn grow to become the go to place for professionals. Below we describe what LinkedIn has to offer to both communities.

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Despite reports that the ‘mining boom’ is over and recent downturn in the industry, the resources sector is still a lucrative field in which to build a long and rewarding career. Those who are willing to work long hours and in demanding conditions can still find good opportunities with high pay and good benefits. Read on to find out some of the biggest employers in the industry and how you can start working towards a mining and resources career.

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Choosing the right clothing for any job interview requires some thought, but the stakes are especially high if you are applying for a job as a designer. The first impression potential employers have of your design sense is how what kind of outfit you wear. It takes less than a minute for interviewers to form basic impressions of your character and style sense. So how do you ensure that you present the best yourself to the interviewers and make the right first impression?

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With so many qualified job candidates on the market, it’s not always easy to find and recruit the best ones for your company. As the Baby Boomer generation retires and the market fills with even more educated and qualified young talent, it’s going to get still more difficult to sort through them all. Luckily, all hope is not lost.

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Do you have a career portfolio? Believe it or not, many people don’t. If this doesn’t alarm you, it should, because a well-organized career portfolio can make the difference between being hired for the job, or having your resume tossed in the trash bin. For this very reason, career portfolios are rising in popularity – and fast.

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