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What Are Transferable Skills? 10 Examples for your Resume

Transferable skills, also known as portable skills, are those versatile abilities that you can bring to any role or industry—which is particularly helpful when changing careers. But you don’t need to be an expert to have them; these valuable skills …

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The Importance of Transferable Skills

Whether you’re looking for your first job or you’re a job search expert, you might have heard about transferable skills by now. These types of skills are great if you don’t have a lot of work experience, if you want …

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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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What Are Analytical Skills? Definition and Examples

Analytical skills help you assess information, problem-solve, and implement solutions at work. They’re one of the top soft skills employers are looking for; in the last year alone, 2.7 million job descriptions listed analytical skills as a requirement.

So, what …

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Career.io Cover Letter Builder

Take some stress out of the job search process with Career.io’s professional cover letter builder! With this automated tool, you can easily craft personalized, professional cover letters to highlight your skills and stand out from the competition. The best part? …

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How to Highlight Your Academic Accomplishments on Your Resume

Today, the average job listing gets more than 250 applications. That’s hard to contend with, even if you’re the most seasoned professional. But when you’re a student or recent graduate with little to no experience behind you, this can feel even …

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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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Drawbacks of a General Resume

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AI (Artificial Intelligence) such as Bard, ChatGPT, etc., are powerful tools that can assist you in many parts of career …

Portfolios

Portfolios can be an excellent way to keep track of your experience and showcase tangible examples during interviews. This …

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