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With the economy being as horrific as its been the past few years and unemployment at almost 10 percent, people are desperately looking for ways to make there LinkedIn profile and resumes pop. However, filling up the empty space with meaningless buzzwords isn’t the formula for standing out in the job market.

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Ever wonder where Facebook or Google employees got their education or how much all these people working for high-profile tech companies are getting paid? You can find that out from this great infographic, but it also goes deeper. Turns out, there is a lot of headhunting going on in Silicon Valley, as the major players fight to keep their employees satisfied and content where they are. Take a look at the bonus being offered, as well as the trends in companies that are snatching up the best employees and those who are losing their prized workers. The average salaries and bonuses are also listed, so don’t be surprised if this informative page causes you to second guess your career path. Click the graphic to see it full-size.  (more…)

It’s easy to let your resume sit stagnant for far too long. After all, you lived all those experiences, so your resume’s portrayal of them might seem like it’s the best it can be. But sometimes it’s necessary to step back and take a look with fresh eyes, especially if you’re repeatedly going unnoticed in the sea of applicants. A while back, we looked at how infographics can go a long way to set you apart. More recently, we told you some buzzwords that you should cut from those pages. Now we’re going back to the basics with 8 tips from Charles Purdy of Monster that will help your resume present the best you possible.  (more…)

Going along with our previous post on how buzzwords might hurt your chances of having your resume picked from the pile, let’s take a look at a new trend in creating cutting-edge resumes. (more…)