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The Job Search Survival Blog
Welcome! Read on for helpful articles on refining your resume, streamlining your job search, navigating social media, and other career topics.
All resume samples present in blog posts have been fictionalized for client privacy.
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Kristin Johnson
Mar 25, 20243 min read
How to Write a Solid Summary Statement for Your Resume, Part VI: Quotes
Have you ever wanted to say something in your resume but couldn’t figure out how to write it in resume-speak? Or maybe someone else said...
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Kristin Johnson
Mar 25, 20245 min read
How to Write a Solid Summary Statement for Your Resume, Part V: Technical Skills and Areas of Expertise
When you’re applying for a job that requires hard skills or hard-won professional talents, it’s an excellent idea to have a special...
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Kristin Johnson
Mar 19, 20245 min read
How to Write a Solid Summary Statement for Your Resume, Part IV: The Branding Statement
When it comes to your resume summary, you could just list your job title and a basic summary paragraph or bullet points, then move right...
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Kristin Johnson
Mar 18, 20245 min read
How to Write a Solid Summary Statement for Your Resume, Part III: The Summary Paragraph or Bullet Points
When you meet someone in person for the first time, how do you make the best impression? With a strong handshake and confident...
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Kristin Johnson
Mar 17, 20245 min read
How to Write a Solid Summary Statement for Your Resume, Part II: Parts of the Summary Statement and Job Title Line
When it comes to writing a professional summary statement, most job seekers suffer from Blank Page Syndrome — staring at the computer...
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Kristin Johnson
Mar 16, 20247 min read
How to Write a Solid Summary Statement for Your Resume, Part I: Job Description and STAR
In the olden days, job seekers would put an objective at the top of their resumes. Now, just about everyone knows those statements are...
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Kristin Johnson
Mar 16, 20243 min read
Punctuation Perfection: How to Use Commas in Your Resume, Part III
Clauses, phrases, and participles, oh my! With all the ways you can use commas incorrectly in your resume, it’s easy to get overwhelmed....
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Kristin Johnson
Jan 24, 20244 min read
Jobseeker’s Guide to Working With Your Resume Writer
Get the most bang for your buck by following these tips when working with your resume writer!
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Kristin Johnson
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Punctuation Perfection: How to Use Periods in Your Resume
Ensure your use of punctuation is perfect by reading this article on how to use periods in your resume.
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Kristin Johnson
Jan 10, 20244 min read
Punctuation Perfection: How to Use Commas in Your Resume, Part II
Unique punctuation rules are found in resume writing, so read on to learn more about how to use commas perfectly in your resume.
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Kristin Johnson
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Punctuation Perfection: How to Use Commas in Your Resume, Part I
Ensure your resume punctuation is perfect by reading this article on how to use commas.
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Kristin Johnson
Dec 24, 20234 min read
No Job? No prob! Surviving Sudden Unemployment in 2024 (Part Two)
Unemployment is stressful! Here are some techniques to help you cope with the loss of your job.
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Kristin Johnson
Dec 24, 20236 min read
No Job? No prob! Surviving Sudden Unemployment in 2024 (Part One)
Becoming suddenly unemployed can be daunting, so here are some strategies for surviving your sudden job loss!
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Kristin Johnson
Dec 24, 20235 min read
Create an "All-Star" Resume
The STAR formula — Situation, Task, Action, and Result — is a powerful formula to express what you’ve accomplished in your career.
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