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How would Toastmasters help me land a higher paying job?
Written by Rae Stonehouse
Question originally asked on Quora.com
There are no guarantees that it will. However, if you participate in the program and take advantage of every growth opportunity that presents itself, the odds are very high that you will likely land a higher paying job.
Have you ever told your employer that you have a side business?
Written by Rae Stonehouse
Question originally asked on Quora.com.
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Can you use your LinkedIn profile as a resume?
It might be helpful to think of your LinkedIn profile as an adjunct to your professionally written resume.
Whereas your resume needs to be terse and succinct, it also needs to be crafted for a specific job you are applying for.
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Is a cover letter necessary when applying online and uploading a resume? Is a cover letter necessary when applying online and uploading a resume?
Possibly… possibly not!
If you are responding to a job posting on an online recruiting site, for example Monster Jobs - Job Search, Career Advice & Hiring Resources | Monster.com
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What are some hacks I can do on LinkedIn to look better to other connections and recruiters?
Not so sure about hacks, but here’s some sage advice.
The question is rather challenging in that you’re asking how to appeal to two different groups. If your main purpose is to appeal to recruiters, in that you are currently in job searching mode, your promotional copy needs to target them. Your promotional copy needs to be crafted so it attracts recruiters, lets them know you are looking for work and what you have to offer.
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How do you hide the fact that you lost your job on LinkedIn?
How do you hide the fact that you lost your job on LinkedIn?
I don’t think you need to hide the fact that you lost your job, in your LinkedIn profile.
Conversely, I don’t believe you need to draw attention to the fact either.