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Langley Writing Services 9 Improv Interview Preparation Exercises
Interview Tips

9 Improv Interview Preparation Exercises

As I began to do more interview coaching for clients in various industries, I searched the internet to source ideas to help my clients relax and feel more confident. I came across some excellent ideas based on improv exercises[1] , which I modified for a workshop. Here are those exercises.

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Langley Writing Services 8 Steps to Write the Perfect Cover Letter
Cover Letters

8 Steps to Write the Perfect Cover Letter

Do you want to write a cover letter than is better than nine out of 10 others? Do you want a cover letter that will generate more interviews? Are you ready to land your dream job once and for all? Guess what… You can make it happen! All great cover

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The Best Combination Resume Style for 2021
Resume Tips

The Best Combination Resume Style for 2021

In Parts 1 & 2 of the series, we’ve looked at the Reverse Chronological Resume and the Functional Resume. The Reverse Chronological Resume lists your pertinent professional roles, starting with your most recent position and working backward from there. In the Functional Resume, your primary skills and accomplishments are highlighted

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The Three Styles of Resumes (Part 2 of 3) The Functional Resume Langley Writing Services
Resume Tips

The Best Functional Resume Style for 2021

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at The Reserve Chronological Resume, ideal for those with a steady school and career record, looking to advance in their existing field or the fields of law and academia. Click here to read Part 1. In Part 2, we will be looking

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Reverse Chronological Resume
Resume Tips

The Best Reverse Chronological Resume for 2021

This post is the first in the series, Three Styles of Resumes. You can find Part 2 and Part 3 here. The Three Styles of Resumes (Part 1 of 3) When it comes to preparing your resume, there are three different styles you can choose from: the reverse chronological, the

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ATS (Advanced Tracking System)
Resume Tips

What is an ATS? How to Beat the System Bots with Your Resume

Have you heard about Applicant Tracking Systems or ATS? Are you confident that your resume will reach the hands of the hiring decision-maker and be read by a living, breathing person? If you’ve applied for a job online, it’s probable that your application has gone through an Applicant Tracking System.

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Further reading

The Poppies Grow

In Flanders fields the poppies grow, With heads bent sorrowfully in the snow. In Flanders fields the poppies cry, With tear drops falling from hearts’

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