This 1-Minute Change Can Make Your Resume Go from Average to Great

As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), I can tell you that there is one significant thing that separates blah resumes from great resumes. This small but significant thing is a simple mindset shift, and it should happen before you …

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9 Words You Should Never Use to Describe Yourself On Your Resume

You toil over your resume, adding the right keywords, the best descriptions and the perfect examples.

But hiring managers typically only spend a few seconds glancing through it, on average.

You have limited space — and time — to make yourself …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Get Your Resume Noticed In Seven Seconds or Less

You’ve been applying for jobs for what feels like forever, but you’re not getting anywhere: no interviews, let alone job offers. 

A common reason you’re missing out on the interview round? Issues with your resume.

The average recruiter spends only …

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How to Put an Internship on Your Student Resume [+examples]

As a soon-to-be fresh graduate, I’m familiar with the struggle of starting a career in the challenging year of 2021 almost too well. When applying for my first serious job, all those internships that I did during my university studies …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Organize And Prioritize Resume Keywords in 2022

I talk to many clients on a daily basis. And one question pops up more often than others, and that is – What keywords do I need to include in my resume in order to get an XY role? What …

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Skills You Should Include on a Modern Resume

Some resume trends come and go. Colorful resumes can confuse employers, making them even less likely to view you favorably. Others stick around because of their usefulness. Customizing your resume and adding an executive summary as an “elevator pitch” are …

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Here’s What You Should—and Shouldn’t—Capitalize on Your Resume

As a career coach, I’ve worked alongside recruiters and heard their complaints as they review resumes. I remember one squinting at the screen as she tried to read a resume with tiny font, and another telling me she doesn’t even …

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5 Resume Mistakes Holding You Back—and How to Fix Them

You have the right skills, experience, and background, but no matter how many times you submit your resume for a role that looks to be a good fit, you're not getting any interviews. If this sounds familiar, know you're not …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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The Right Way to Include Your Work Experience on a Resume (With Examples)

We all know resumes are important. They’re your first impression. The highlight reel of your qualifications. The tool that you can use to land an interview (and ultimately a job).

Your past experience takes up the bulk of your resume …

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