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Entries Tagged as 'Stand Out In A Crowd'

What Everybody Ought to Know About Contacting Famous People

October 31st, 2007 · 10 Comments

Most of us have our eye on a dream job that we’d like to have, and if we’re serious about it, we’re already doing something to make that a reality.
Talking with the people who have that dream job already is a good idea if you know how to do it. Usually, those people have […]

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Tags: Career Advice · Stand Out In A Crowd · There's Hope

Your Resume Is Just Like a Used CD

July 21st, 2007 · 16 Comments

Have you ever put your resume on a literal stack of other resumes?
I have. I worked in retail while in high school, and when I submitted my resume, there were already 40 others on the table.
Of course, I put mine on the bottom of the pile. This clever trick made sure I would be […]

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