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3 Mistakes & 3 Tips: Cover Letters

May 4, 2012by David Lindskoog

It’s been an hour, and there’s nothing but a blank screen staring back at you. The job posting closes in another couple hours, and you need to submit a cover […]

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The Resume of the Future

May 20, 2011by David Lindskoog Leave a comment

What will the resume of the future look like?  Considering how many other things have changed in the world of career development, it’s kind of surprising to me that many […]

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Spring Into Your New Resume

March 25, 2011by David Lindskoog Leave a comment

Spring break! Do you remember the excitement?  The elation?  Waiting for months in the freezing cold -30 degree winters (okay maybe just if you’re from the prairies) for that glorious week that, […]

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Unique Resumes: How Far Is Too Far?

February 25, 2011by David Lindskoog 2 Comments

One thing that I’ve noticed in sessions with students consistently since I started career advising is a hesitance in making their resume “stand out” visually.  It’s frequently seen as a […]

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David Lindskoog

Career advisor/counsellor and optimistic prairie boy stumbling through life on the left coast. I write about career development, post-secondary student issues, and whatever theories I'm currently enamoured with.

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