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How To Craft A Mission Statement
How To Craft A Mission Statement

Think carefully about what you want from your own mission statement. Is it for the right people to take notice? For hiring managers, to inspire them to read your applicant first? Or, to portray a confident applicant ready for the challenge ahead? Probably all of the above.

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Alana HenryMission Statement, resume, cover letter, LinkedIn Profile, Hiring manager, Job hunt, References, applicant, core values, new role, target demographic, professional summary, Hiring, opportunities, achievements, Skills, project managementComment
Does Your Résumé Contain Too Much Information?
Does Your Résumé Contain Too Much Information?

After all, including all of your past work experience will increase your odds of showing how qualified you are for a certain position, right? Unfortunately, this is not the case—but is a common mistake many job seekers make. In reality, an overabundance of irrelevant, wordy, or extraneous details can actually hurt your chances of securing an interview. In fact, too much information can cause a résumé to look cluttered, and most recruiters or hiring managers won’t read beyond the professional summary if the page appears too “busy”.

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Career servicesAlana Henryjob interview, job description, writing your resume, resume, Recruiter, Hiring manager, professional summary, Industry language, Industry, References, job application, achievementsComment