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Build Your Professional Brand Published Aug 16, 2021 For most people, boasting about oneself does not come naturally. It is not easy or comfortable to tell someone all the wonderful things you have accomplished. But that is exactly what you

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The Resume is Your Marketing Brochure We've been discussing building your brand, and the resume is the marketing brochure! Your resume needs to focus on results, not characteristics. A results-oriented resume, regardless of format, helps employers reduce the risks that

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Historically, less job cuts happen in the summer Posted July 15, 2021 With summer in full swing, some job seekers may feel the best time to look for new positions has passed. That is not the case, according to one

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Join the online discussion Challenger Connection 2021 Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 9AM EST/8AM CST Join us to discuss continued trends and thought leadership as we reclaim work, connection and engagement during Summer 2021 and beyond. Panelists include Andrew Challenger,

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How to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job An effective approach to stand out in a company's employee search is to prove you are a goal-oriented employee. In this respect, your most important forum is

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2021 Challenger College Graduate Outlook After a year of tremendous uncertainty, quarantines, isolation, and challenging remote learning environments, millions of resilient young adults across the country are graduating into a recovering job market, but with lots of competition, according to

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What Should You Include In Your CV? Some job seekers wonder what they should include on their resumes. Should I discuss my work with stray dogs? Do employers want to hear about my trail running? In fact, employers do want

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The cover letter allows you to clearly and succinctly state your case for why the hiring manager should hire you. How we apply for jobs has changed dramatically in the last decade. Through LinkedIn, you can apply for a job

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Indeed, the most important aspect to the job search is networking. But what if you don't already have a solid network in place, or it has been a while since you connected? It is crucial that you begin to build

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Andy Challenger appeared on ABC7 as the February Jobs Expert discussing switching industries during the pandemic. Tips For Switching Industries/Careers Cast A Wide Net. Consider many different industries because casting the widest net possible will greatly improve one’s chance of success.

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How Employers Use Applicant Tracking Systems Did you know an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads your resume before a human ever sets eyes on it? It's important to include keywords that best represent you and your abilities. Not only will

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SVP Andy Challenger February Jobs Expert on ABC 7 Andrew Challenger appeared on ABC7 this morning to discuss Chicago-area employment, opportunities, and job search tips to land the next position. Cook County unemployment stood at 9.3% and Chicago's unemployment rate

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