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Job Hunting, Resume Writing

The Power of Keywords: Optimizing Your Resume for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

July 7, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, landing an interview can be challenging. One crucial factor that can significantly impact your chances is ensuring that your resume effectively passes through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). These systems help employers manage and filter through a large number of resumes efficiently. To optimize your resume for ATS, understanding the power of keywords is essential. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of keywords and provide valuable tips, supported by statistics, to help you optimize your resume for applicant tracking systems. Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems Applicant Tracking Systems are software applications that automate and…

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Career Switch, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

How to Write a Resume After Being Laid-off

April 28, 2023

Around 131,000 workers in U.S.-based tech companies (or tech companies with a large U.S. workforce) have been laid off in mass job cuts so far in 2023, according to a Crunchbase News tally. These stats are extraordinary. And those who are laid off are both unemployed and worrying about the dent in their employment records. While it is a difficult phase, it is possible to get bak to a job given you stay optimistic and work on your gaps. One of the essential steps in moving forward after being laid off is to update your resume. Here’s how to do…

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Guest Post, Interviews, Job Hunting

Three ways to attract and hire top talent for your company

April 16, 2023

Every company will want to attract the very best candidates on offer in order to keep moving forward and ultimately improve their bottom line. But competition is high in the world of business, and attracting the top talent is no longer simply about who can afford the highest wages. Fortunately, there are lots of different ways you can stand out from the competition to pull the most skilled workers from the talent pool. Build a strong reputation in your industry In order to attract the very best candidates to your company, it’s helpful to establish a strong reputation within your…

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Job Hunting, Letters, Resume Writing

How To Write a Professional Cover Letter in 2023

January 7, 2023

A professional cover letter is a document that is typically sent along with a resume or job application.  The main purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and explain why you are qualified for the position you are applying for. Keep your resume fresh and up to date, and your cover letter strong. Cover Letter 2023: Best Practices When it comes to job hunting, your cover letter is your first impression. It’s important to make sure that your cover letter is professional and polished, so that you can make the best possible impression on potential employers. Here are…

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Career, Career Switch, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

GetSetResumes – Transition Better!

June 29, 2022

GetSetResumes was born in early 2011 when our market research threw open data on how dissatisfied clients were with the then service providers. When we started, we branded ourselves as pure Resume Writers with a horse’s vision, 100% focus on the resume. Hence the name “Get Set Resumes” was taken. Gradually we expanded our horizons and started helping clients with more services. Services like Essays, Recommendation Letters, SOPs, Award Citations, Biographies and even PPTs. At one point, we were also doing Mock Interview preparations! By 2022, as we came out of the Covid storm, we realised that our vision had…

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Career, Career Switch, Job Hunting, Work Life Balance

Seven of the Best Jobs for Early Retirement

April 8, 2022

We all aspire to retire early at some point in our lives, whether we love our jobs or feel burnt out. Depending on your benefits or salary, you can explore that option with different careers. More importantly, you don’t need a six-figure salary to achieve this. Some jobs offer career benefits that can help you to retire early. In this article, we will show you some of those careers you can consider for early retirement. Psychologist A psychologist is a healthcare provider who specializes in mental health. They must treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress. They diagnose the patient and develop…

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Career, Job Hunting, LinkedIn, Social Media, Trends

LinkedIn Profile Tips That Will Help You Stand Out

December 1, 2021

In today’s fast-paced modern life, there are numerous potential job seekers in the market striving for new jobs and posts. Creating a LinkedIn profile helps you get an edge as compared to your competitors and paves your way to getting hired for your dream job. There are multiple sources used by recruiters for hiring the right candidates but LinkedIn remains their top preference to date. The LinkedIn platform helps you build valuable connections and grow your career. It is a professional networking site and not only a job board, which not only helps you acquire jobs but also aids in…

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Graduate Resumes, Immigration, Job Hunting

How to prepare for IELTS if you are planning to study or work in Canada

September 21, 2021

Canada is considered one of the best countries, and IELTS can help you go there. If you intend to study in Canada at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, you will very certainly be required to submit your IELTS score as part of your application. Apart from preparing for IELTS, you also require a perfect resume to help you in your future endeavours. Most of us know that IELTS is one of the world’s most popular English language tests. Every year almost or perhaps more than 3.5 million tests are taken. Before going further, it is also important to know what the…

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Career, Career Switch, Job Hunting, Resume Writing

How to Break into a New Work Field

June 24, 2021

A well-written resume and cover letter need to be more than a concise summary of your work experiences and instructional background. Whoever reads your resume needs to come away with an overarching sense of your development, your aspiration, and your ability to adapt to new environments and circumstances. If you do not have a great deal of work experience or if the work experience you have does not seem to appear pertinent to the task you are looking for, there is another angle to consider taking when writing your resume – highlight your intellectual interest and your ability at acquiring…

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Career, Career Switch, Job Hunting, Work & Health

Thinking of a Covid-inspired Career Change? You’re not Alone.

May 17, 2021

This is a guest post by Rama Eriksson from FindCourses Maybe you’re stuck in a job that just isn’t you. Possibly, you feel unfilled (or fed up!) from years spent in the same profession and crave something new.  You might even be looking for a way to boost your paycheck or lower your stress. There are many reasons behind wanting a career change. The Covid-19 pandemic seems to have stirred people’s  “what am I doing with my life” angst.  If you’ve been flirting with the idea of a career change this past year, you’re not alone. According to a survey…

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