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[15 Mar 2010 | One Comment | 700 views]
Downsized Executive… What’s Next?

When a recession sets in, the first employees to go are highly compensated executives that can be replaced by much lower cost managers who are eager to make a name in the company. Unfortunately many of these executives are overlooked when applying for jobs because of their age and past accomplishes. Hiring managers are either intimidated by their experience or doubtful of their capabilities because of their age. Unfortunately these misconceptions can make it very hard to find a new job and contrary to popular belief the career as an …

Career Advice, Resume Help »

[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 17,309 views]
Building a Stronger Resume using a SWOT Analysis

If you are from the marketing or strategic planning side of business, you are probably familiar with a method called a SWOT analysis. SWOT is a useful tool for planning strategies that are likely to succeed. In the case of a resume, they can create a model that demonstrates your experience in the best possible light. SWOT is an acronym that stands for Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats. Carefully considering each of these elements of your past and future employment is a sure fire way to build an exceptional resume.
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