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Skip the objective. Objectives are outdated and rarely used in today’s world of professional resume writing. The purpose of the objective was to tell employers what you were seeking, i.e. “a challenging sales position.” Instead, the objective has now been replaced with a career profile or a summary of qualifications which tells employers exactly what you have to offer, i.e. “accomplished professional with 10 years sales experience.” Your resume should include a concise yet quality career profile which clearly indicates what you have to offer, rather than just what you desire. Employers are far more attracted to a candidate who actually brings something to the table.

How to Market Untraditional Work History

Eloquently explain the diversity of job experiences on your resume

Whether you’ve changed jobs frequently or had periods of unemployment, here’s how best to explain…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 16, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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4 Ways a Liberal Arts Degree Can Work for You

How earning a general degree can have its perks

How to effectively market skills learned while earning a general degree

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 10, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Meet the Men Behind Singersroom.com

Finding hip-hop music online is easy. There are literally hundreds of blogs and sites dedicated…

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Posted: December 22, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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From Mouths of Recruiters: 4 Ways To Tank the Interview

Avoid these mistakes to land your dream job

Four common mistakes job seekers make that turn off recruiters.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 30, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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3 Reasons Not to Dumb Down Your Job Resume

Don't sell yourself short because you feel overqualified

With more mid- to senior-level professionals finding it difficult to land positions that align with…

By Aisha M. Taylor

Posted: November 25, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Create strong marketing and advertising campaigns that will help gain market share and brand recognition. “I think the best way to start out is word-of mouth. Going out into the community and speaking to the businesses and leaders and try to build up some type of footprint,” says Ball. “If you start out with one franchisee, it’s hard to get them to pay for the advertising, so you have to build up something before you can get them to commit.”

6 Speech Habits to Avoid During Job Interview

Stay away from these common mistakes to get the offer

These common speech habits could make or break your chances of getting a job offer.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 24, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
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4 Reason You’re Not Landing the Job

If offers aren't pouring in, it's time to reevaluate

Four reasons you’re not getting job offers and how you can regroup to find job-seeking…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 16, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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Train Like a Boxer to Take on Tough Job Market

How the sport's discipline can be applied for career success

How the discipline of boxing training can be applied to job seeking and career success.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 15, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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Anatomy of a Winning Resume

How you can tailor yours for job-seeking success

Here’s a breakdown of a winning resume, from top to bottom, so that you can…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 11, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Most job seekers include a laundry list of job duties and responsibilities rather than focusing on their accomplishments. Job duties are generally generic and standard for everyone in the same position, but your accomplishments are uniquely yours. If the employer interviews 10 sales associates, they will all have the same job duties, but you may be the only one who increased sales by 25% and was awarded salesperson of the month. So, focus less on what you did every day and more on what you actually accomplished. Employers will notice the difference.

Career Tip of the Day: Tailor Your Cover Letter

Take the extra time and effort so you'll get noticed

Be sure to do your research and tweak your cover letter for the prospective employer,…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 7, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,