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Example of a Good Resume Format

Gale Dunlap — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:26 +0000

As I said in a previous post, I don’t think there is just one good resume format. The more important question to ask yourself: What’s the best way to display my tailored (to this particular job opening) skills so they…

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When is a Cover Letter Less Important?

Gale Dunlap — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:11 +0000

In the past I’ve said that cover letters are always important; that it’s your first introduction to the prospective employer and should be compelling enough to entice the reader to open your attached resume. I still believe cover letters should be…

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5 Questions You Must Be Able to Answer in a Job Interview

Gale Dunlap — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:54 +0000

A client recently asked me: “What are the questions I really need to answer during my job interview?” I hadn’t thought about it in those exact terms, but I certainly have an opinion and I think it’s a terrific question. Here are…

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How to Use Social Media to Get a Job

Gale Dunlap — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:10 +0000

I am not an expert in social media but I definitely agree that social media, particularly LinkedIn, should be a part of every job seeker’s tool box. A recent article in The New York Times said that one of the…

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How to Really Grow Your Business in 2013

Gale Dunlap — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:16 +0000

As a business owner and entrepreneur, one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned over time is the importance of having a marketing perspective in every decision I make for my business. If I’m constantly looking at my business through the eyes…

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What is the Best Resume Format?

Gale Dunlap — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:45 +0000

Need help with formatting your resume? By following these hot tips you’ll learn what a good resume looks like and how to create one yourself. I don’t think there is just one best resume format. The more important question to…

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Crowdfunding – Didn’t Work So Well

Gale Dunlap — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:54 +0000

As I’ve mentioned just a FEW times, crowdfunding is not for every business. If you go on any crowdfunding site right now, you are bound to see companies, projects, ideas that aren’t doing particularly well. Their funding period is almost…

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Crowdfunding – A Success Story

Gale Dunlap — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:10 +0000

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, not all businesses are suited to raise funds through crowdfunding. But I thought it would be interesting and helpful to look at one company that had remarkable success with crowdfunding – and I think…

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Crowdfunding – Part 4 – Your Rewards

Gale Dunlap — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:20 +0000

In previous posts we’ve covered the questions you need to answer to determine if your business how likely it is that your business will get Crowdfunding. Then we reviewed the decisions you need to make before your put your proposal…

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Business Crowdfunding: The Next Steps to Funding Your Project

Gale Dunlap — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:38 +0000

You’ve decided business crowdfunding is the way to go but what now? Let me help you make the right decisions when it comes to crowdfunding for your project. The Key Steps to Successful Business Crowdfunding In a previous blog we…

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