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Resume Phrases - Environmental Studies
It can sometimes be challenging to come up with ways to describe your accomplishments, especially those from academic settings. Here are a handful of resume phrases that may be helpful for students majoring in Environmental Studies:Studied influence corporations and environmental lobbying groups have on development of laws and policies As part of 3-person team, conducted extensive study of soil erosion in downtown ____ as a result of ABC Corp.'s 2008 building renovations, resulting in 45-min presentation Familiar with ecological modeling, including use of computer simulations, for understanding ecological resource management

Surging Start-Ups and Little-Known Firms
Guest Author: Lorraine RussoWebsite: http://undergroundjobnetwork.comOne of my mantras (or, as some call them, rants) is to look for work where it is least expected. Or, put another way, determine ways to track down the so-called "hidden" or unadvertised jobs, and build a direct path to the hiring manager.In a recent post, we talked about jobs with venture-backed companies. In it, I discussed the thousands of opportunities with companies at various stages of formation: from seed stage, to product

The Fastest Growing Companies - Who's Hiring - Vol VIII
Guest Author: CareerAlleyWebsite: http://careeralley.comFast is good, especially when you're talking about a company's growth. It's even better when you are looking for a job (and you land one). We continue on our review of Fortune's Fastest Growing Companies where we left off last time. From the entire list, you can see a trend for sure. The post's companies include Crane manufacturing to lots of Oil and Gas Servicing companies. Manitowoc - Ranked 33

I ask U: College students and recent grads: How do you, or DO you, use LinkedIn?
I enjoy getting to know my readers whenever I get the chance. This week, I'd like to learn how, or if, you use LinkedIn. A poll is embedded below; please take a moment to complete it. I'd love to read your comments, too.College students/recent grads, how do you, or DO you, use LinkedIn?(polling)

Common Resume Errors - Focusing on Wrong Skills and Experience
Many college students and recent graduates make the error of emphasizing the wrong skills on your resumes - skills that are irrelevant to prospective employers. In this video, we'll examine strategies for ensuring your resume is highlighting the skills and experiences employers care most about. Common Resume Errors - Focusing on Wrong Skills and Experience (video embedded)I strongly encourage you to watch the video in fullscreen mode to see the video clearly. Know of other resume errors you'd like to see highlighted? Not sure if you're making a mistake on your resume? Leave your comments.