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  • Getting the best resumes from HR

    HR can sometimes be a graveyard for resumes of excellent job candidates. To keep this from happening during your next resume review process, be sure to follow these tips.

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    The past few years have forced even the most experienced IT professionals to get back to basics when looking for the next engagement or a new job. These two examples show what's worked recently for a resume and cover letter service.

  • How to land the perfect CIO job

    When it comes to landing a new IT leadership role, your approach has to be proactive. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting that perfect job, including tips on watching the marketplace and playing the networking game.

  • Dress matters in a job interview

    Even though casual dress is ingrained in the IT workplace, job interviews require a little extra effort in the clothing department. Follow these tips to make sure appearance doesn't play too big a role in your hiring process.

  • Set yourself apart when using a recruiter

    Use these tips on choosing a recruiter and making your strengths and level of flexibility clear; they'll help you make the most of the relationship.

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  • Ten traits CIOs look for in hiring a manager

    A former CIO outlines the nontechnical skills that CIOs want when hiring their next manager. Demonstrating just a few during a job interview process can put you a few steps ahead of the job hunting pack.

  • Successful job hunts combine old and new techniques

    When your job search stalls, revitalise it by adding some less traditional approaches to the standard routine. Learn how to combine strategies to create a full-blown plan for getting the attention of potential employers and landing the perfect position.

  • Getting back into the marketplace

    Today's job hunt is quite different from just a year or two ago. To help others, one IT pro has put together tips, best practices, and advice for landing your next IT position.

  • An effective job-hunt strategy

    An IT manager who suffered three layoffs in just two years shares how he revamped his job-hunt strategy and outlines his search approach.

  • Create a cover letter that gets results

    You've got a terrific resume, but all that work could for nothing if the cover letter bombs. Find out what you should never do in a cover letter to ensure that you get that prized interview.

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