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Resume design make a statement

Mar 3rd, 2009 | By

A clear resume has a structure. It is designed on a grid. At the top of every resume there is a section with your name and contact information.



Choosing among job offers: 5 strategies

Mar 3rd, 2009 | By

The most difficult career decision you might face can come when you must choose between competing offers. Unfortunately, this is most likely to happen early in a career, when you’re less experienced and have thrown out a lot of lines, trying to catch that internship or first job.



Negotiating job offers

Mar 3rd, 2009 | By

To negotiate the best job offer, do as I say, not as I do. When the Free Press asked me whether I wanted a job, I immediately said, “Yes!” (I think I yelled.) Not very cool, I know.



Job fair raises hopes, hurdles

Mar 3rd, 2009 | By

With my resume and prized newspaper clips in hand, I did a little dance for as many recruiters as possible and hoped to get noticed. Some were interested. One paper said I would be perfect for one of their current job openings.



10 job fair strategies

Mar 3rd, 2009 | By

Dozens of journalism job fairs and college career days have revealed a few of the strategies that make some job candidates stand out from all the rest. Put these to work to have your best possible showing.