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7 Most Common Mistakes University Students make on Job Applications

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As a person who reads a lot of university students’ resumes, I'm still shocked at some on the basic mistakes that are being made (and how frequently). On the bright side, if you follow these simple tips for applying to jobs, it’s not all that challenging to rise above the masses.

Why Interviews are Like First Dates… and how to dress and act to get invited back

Much like a first date, an interview is a feeling out process for both the sides. There may be some nervousness. There will certainly be uncertainty. How are they expecting me to act? What should I wear? How’s my breath? The first impression counts for a lot.

Line-by-Line Guide to Writing an Effective Customized Cover Letter in Minutes (Updated for 2020)

Cover letters are like pants. You're not going to get hired just because you wore great pants to the interview, but you're definitely not going to get hired if you don't wear any. Here’s a practical breakdown of how to write a great cover letter, line-by-line.