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The New Rules for Landing a Job in the Covid Era

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  https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-rules-for-landing-a-job-in-the-covid-era-11599039000 “The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work, but people are still getting hired. Here’s how to join them.” Kathryn Dill

How to Get Your Resume Noticed (And Out of the Trash Bin)

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  https://hbr.org/2020/09/how-to-get-your-resume-noticed-and-out-of-the-trash-bin “Eye-tracking research has shown that an HR professional will review your resume for a mere seven seconds, and companies are increasingly using automation to screen resumes. The days of sending a generic CV are out. You need to be able to stand out and make the connection that lands an interview. Experts share five fresh and practical ways you can do this: 1) Outsmart the robots; 2) Show off your skills; 3) Don’t restrict your work experience to just “work”; 4) Let the numbers do the talking; and 5) Keep your cover letter personal.” Kristi DePaul