Job seekers turn to honesty on social media to find work

Jan 2, 2025
People are "getting really personal" and leveraging their social media networks, says Danielle Abril of The Washington Post.
Job seekers are using LinkedIn and other social media platforms to show off skills and get in touch with companies they want to work for.
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Increasing use of AI in job resumes is a mixed blessing

Aug 14, 2024
Jobseekers find it easier to write resumes to multiple employers with AI, but those hiring have more applications to sort through.
The share of jobseekers using generative AI increased to more than 50% in 2024, according to Julia Pollak at ZipRecruiter.
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What's the best way to find a job? We ask a manager

Sep 15, 2017
Tip: Hand delivering a resume is not OK.
How do you stand out from the crowd when you're applying for a job? Gimmicks don't work, Green says. A solid resume and compelling cover letter do.
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From little white to blatant: Lies are lies

May 18, 2012
We all tell little lies -- politeness practically dictates that we do. But there are some serious consequences when even small lies enter your resume.
We all tell little lies -- politeness practically dictates that we do. But there are some serious consequences when even small lies enter your resume.
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