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Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CIC, and executive director of An Expert Resume, is a global resume authority and former recruiter whose work opens doors to prestigious executive and professional jobs at major corporations.

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Why recruiters are rejecting your resume (part 1 of a series)

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Wondering why recruiters don’t call you back, and how you’re ever going to get hired in this recession? As it turns out, hiring...
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The #1 holiday job hunting mistake: being unprepared for next year

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 · 12 comments

Waiting to get your job search in gear until after the holidays? You're missing out on a GOLDEN opportunity... and it's not just the great networking...
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Create an 'ageless' resume to avoid discrimination

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

If you’re job hunting in your 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s, it’s certainly occurred to you by now that age discrimination is...
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Black Friday shopping? 3 reasons to update your resume instead

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Here’s an idea that will benefit your financial situation more so than battling crowds over the holiday...
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9 signs that your resume won't make the cut

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

The truth can sneak up on you almost overnight: a resume used to be just a single-page rehash of your work life,...
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Resume fast fact: Brevity rules

Determined to give employers every factoid of your career and accomplishments? You may be headed down the wrong path (especially if that path is...
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New resume trend: Using color to stand out

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Want to distinguish yourself from a flood of other applicants without resorting to over-the-top resume techniques?...
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What's the easist way to get attention from employers?

You may have worked hard to create an impressive resume, demonstrating your qualifications with past job titles, achievements, special projects and...
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Is the format of my resume really that important?

Yes - absolutely! For those who just can't bear to look beyond the classic template built into Microsoft Word (and you know who you are), you should...
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Ask the Resume Expert: How do I tell if my resume is branded?

Dear Laura, I'm an Operations Director who is seeking a new position with high-end retailers. I've read your article and taken to heart your advice on...
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