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If your resume doesnโ€™t โ€œspeakโ€ the language of the ATS, it might never even reach a human recruiterโ€™s desk, regardless of how talented you actually are.

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For decades, the entry-level federal job search was defined by the โ€œeducational gatekeeper.โ€ If you didnโ€™t have a specific degree or a certain GPA, your application often hit a digital wall before a human ever saw it. That era is closing.

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As a social media intern in the Career & Co-op Center, my mentor, Dr. Victoria Barbeisch, taught me not only social media skills but also important information to help me land a job so I can use these skills after …

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Nursing Resume Guide โ€“ With Template & Examples (2026)

A well-structured nursing resume is the foundation of a successful nursing job search. However, many job seekers struggle to craft an effective nursing resume that meets industry standards. With 75% of applications getting rejected by applicant tracking software, only a …

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11 Actions in 11 Days That Will Accelerate Your Career Development

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By Greg Denon
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Resources

PDF: Check out our guide to write and format your best resume.

Learn more about what to include, formatting conditions and more through our C.V. guide

PDF: Cover Letter, Letter of Inquiry, Informational Interview Request, Thank you/Follow-up Letter

This simple resume template works very well with job application platforms. Avoiding graphics, tables and columns makes it easier for …

Federal jobs, especially those applied to through USAJobs.gov, require a specific approach to your resume. The federal government has a …

PDF: Sample cover letter for an opportunity you learned about through a contact at the company.

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