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The Notables Resume Technique

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Job Search Video

"The Right Answer Length for Your Interview Responses"

How do you know when you've answered a question to the interviewer's satisfaction? Expectations will vary between companies and individuals. During the interview you need to be sensitive to verbal and non-verbal cues to gauge the proper length. Learn how to use a very simple but subtle technique in our one-minute-video tip:

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Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:

"The Notables Resume Technique"

If you are having difficulty filling in the details contained in the bullet points of the resume, ask yourself this question: "What did I do that was notable?" Ask this question for each section, for each major heading, and for each activity listed on your resume. As you do, you will begin to formulate the details that will begin to build an outstanding resume. Were you the youngest person ever hired by your employer?

  • Youngest person ever hired by this upscale fashion store.

Did you receive any special awards or recognitions in your academic program?

  • Received the Johnson Award of Excellence, which is given to the top three students in the Journalism degree program.

Did you accomplish anything of note in your extracurricular activities?

  • Captain of the first school wrestling team to ever win the regional title.

Think about the notable accomplishments in your life. Think about what you might tell your parents or grandparents about notable accomplishments during your college years. These notables will provide you with excellent detail for your resume. They set you apart from the crowd. They are what employers look for in deciding whom to interview. And they form the basis for building the compelling stories used in successful interviews.

Note your notables. Build them into your resume. And build them into your job search vocabulary as the foundation for showing what differentiates you and your value proposition to employers.

Next newsletter: "Listing Your GPA on Your Resume"

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Education Center

"Hot Industries: Healthcare"

There's no doubt that the healthcare industry is booming. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, seven of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the country are in healthcare. Job opportunities are expected to grow in all related fields, including: healthcare administration, nursing, medical and dental assisting, x-ray technology, and more. If you've ever wanted to break into one of these fields, now is the time.

Because it's so important for healthcare professionals to be on the cutting edge of health and medical advances, continued education is not only recommended, but often required. That means pursuing not just degrees, but certifications and continuing education units can make or break your employment potential. Fortunately, online healthcare classes and degrees coupled with flexible campus-based programs make keeping your credentials current easier than ever before, even if you're already working full-time. Choose a program below to learn more.

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- Job Search Book Online

There are at least two other entry level Web sites that offer books on job searching, proclaming that they will tell you everything you need to know about entry level job search.

However, there is a very important point about these books they don't mention up front: they cost money.

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Don't ever pay for books or reports or resources of lower quality when you can access the very best quality information for free.

P.S. Yes, you can buy "College Grad Job Hunter" in hardcopy format as well at Amazon.com for $15 (actually, 30% off that price), but the online version is better. Why? Because the version at Amazon.com is being continually updated at CollegeGrad.com. So the most current version of the book is actually the online, free version.

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