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		<title>Show You Are a &#8220;Match&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/show-you-are-a-match/05/2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 21:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam C.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[How to Write a Resume]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t Make Employers Guess &#8211; Prove It!
Know Your Audience:
You find companies in which to send your resume and cover letter.  But do you know HOW these companies organize their search and selection processes?  Your company research should include an investigation of HOW they receive your resume.  Specifically, does a pair of human eyes review them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chronological vs Functional?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 16:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam C.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[How to Write a Resume]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Your Career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change your job]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which Resume Style is Best for You?
Chronological: 

Best when looking for work in your current industry
Highlights a strong employment history
Traditional, most familiar presentation style
Works best with most HRIS systems, online applications
(the automated search      databases many companies use)

Functional (Skills-Based):

Best for career-changers to show off relevant skills
Downplays former industry, highlights re-purposed skill [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Does Your Resume Say About You?</title>
		<link>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/what-does-your-resume-say-about-you/04/2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:56:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam C.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[How to Write a Resume]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Your Career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feedback from HR]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Feedback from HR Professionals
Your Resume Should Give These Impressions:

Focused, on target
You know your industry
Clear history, easy to follow
Highly qualified for the job in question
You know how to present yourself professionally

Your Resume Will Get Overlooked IF it:

Is not targeting a specific job
Does not have a cover letter associated with it
Is unprofessional in appearance (spelling errors, poorly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remain Objective: How to Target Your Resume to Your Audience</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam C.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[How to Write a Resume]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resume Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online resume]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume objective]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume targeting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume writing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[target audience]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Speak Their Language: 
Employers have a language of their own.  That language consists of keywords, buzzwords, acronyms, and titles.  You need to speak their language to demonstrate that you know what they want and that you are the right candidate for the job.  You learn the employer&#8217;s language by doing your research:  carefully review job [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resume Writing: Portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/resume-writing-portfolio/01/2008/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GigTide</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[portfolio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume writing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In this section you can add a link or a list of links to samples of your work online. Some examples include; your online portfolio, sample websites, personal projects or any other other online media that supports your resume. This feature is especially useful for creative people and people who want to reference projects or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resume Writing: Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/resume-writing-awards/01/2008/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GigTide</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[List any professional awards in this section. Be sure to include the year and credentials of you commendation. Do not use abbreviations.
Example
Applegate Award of Excellence, 2006 &#8211; For excellence in Sales Leadership.
Smith Medallion, 2007 &#8211; For volunteering efforts in 2007.
Start using the GigTide Resume Builder today!
]]></description>
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		<title>Resume Writing: Education</title>
		<link>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/resume-writing-education/01/2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/resume-writing-education/01/2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GigTide</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This section is pretty obvious. Here you will list your education history in reverse chronological order.
Example

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Marketing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
IS Programmer Training Program, New Mexico Power Software, Albuquerque, NM:
− Management and Leadership
− Project Management (PMI Certification Curriculum)
− Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
− Java2 Programming Language
− Customer Service
Frontline Leadership Training, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resume Writing: Software and Technical Skills</title>
		<link>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/resume-writing-software-and-technical-skills/01/2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/resume-writing-software-and-technical-skills/01/2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GigTide</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[resume builder]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here you can list any technical skills and/or computer software you feel would be beneficial for you prospective employer to be aware of. It is important to be as truthful as possible when describing your proficiency with software or technical skills.
Example

Microsoft Office
Report Maker Pro
Efficiency Expert PRO
AppleTree 4.5


Start building a resume today with GigTide&#8217;s Online Resume [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resume Writing: Skills and Accomplishments</title>
		<link>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/resume-writing-skills-and-accomplishments/01/2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/resume-writing-skills-and-accomplishments/01/2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GigTide</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gigtide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume writing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[writing accomplishments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[writing skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This section allows you to describe your most valuable attributes in more detail. Place your accomplishments in order of importance and quantify them. Meaning, describe the results of your efforts with your previous employer(s) or project(s) and include how your skills/ accomplishments positively impacted the project or job you were working on. A bulleted list [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resume Writing: Qualifications</title>
		<link>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/writing-resume-qualifications/01/2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gigtide.com/blog/writing-resume-qualifications/01/2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GigTide</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This section allows you to provide an overview of your most valuable attributes to the employer. Highlight the very best examples of your skills, abilities and accomplishments. Speak directly to what the employer is looking for and how your skills are best suited to meet their needs. A bulleted list or paragraph is acceptable for [...]]]></description>
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