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Research: Resume Gaps Still Matter

Harvard Business

Resume gaps used to be clear negative signals, but attitudes seem to be changing today. Drawing on both current studies as well as executive compensation data from the 2008 Great Recession period, the authors show that resume gaps hurt job seekers, both in their ability to get jobs and their pay.

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How to Address a Resume Gap When Switching Careers

Harvard Business

But what should you do if your job search has become a disheartening slog and the gap on your resume just seems to be growing wider by the day? In this article, the author offers practical advice to help you navigate your career switch when you’re worried about a widening gap on your resume.

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Independent Consultant Resume: Do You Need One? (Template & Example)

Consulting Success

If you want to get consulting clients, an independent consultant resume WON’T help you as much as you think. Independent Consultant Resume: Do You Need One? Does the following scenario sound familiar? You’re talking to a potential client, and they’re showing some interest in you. You KNOW deep down that you can really help.

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4 Resume Mistakes to Avoid When You Don’t Have Much Experience

Harvard Business

Understanding the common mistakes job candidates make on resumes, and how to overcome them, can set you apart from your competitors. The second is customizing your resume. The third is overdesigning your resume. The first mistake is including irrelevant work experience. The fourth is coming off as a novice.

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Consulting Resume 101 Video Overview

Management Consulted

Ever wonder what MBB, the Big 4 firms, and other firms like Accenture or Oliver Wyman are looking for in a consulting resume? During recruiting season, consultants review 100s of resume at a time. Because of the overwhelming size of the applicant pool , your resume has ~10 seconds to make an impression. Related Articles.

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How to Explain a Gap in Your Resume

Harvard Business

Since the pandemic, most employers have been more understanding and less discriminating regarding resume gaps — but you have to be ready to explain the gaps clearly, confidently, and without stumbling. Owning your career trajectory means connecting all the dots for the recruiter and hiring manager.

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Your Complete Guide to Subcontracting as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

[Note : Most people would break this into a few different articles but I want you to have all the info in one place. Online Platforms Catalant TalMix Graphite LinkedIn Services Marketplace Pro tip: When using online platforms, upload the most detailed version of your resum that you can. It can be difficult for veterans, too!

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